Memorial Talk Series Commemorating Wong Yuet-sang, Maestro of Cantonese Music Culture

20.11.2020 to 08.01.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

Commemorating our teacher and the bygone days in Memorial Talk Series Commemorating Wong Yuet-sang, Maestro of Cantonese Music Culture due to take place 8 January 2021 has been tentatively rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

The MET: Live in HD 2020 – The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess

01.11.2020 to 13.12.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

“The MET: Live in HD 2020 – The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” due to take place on 13 December 2020 (Sunday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

The Roles of Perfect Wives, Heartless Men and Abandoned Women in Cantonese Opera

31.10.2020 to 28.11.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

In this series of four talks, Dr Cheung Ping-kuen looks at three character types commonly found in Cantonese opera, exploring the social and cultural significance of these roles and some of the iconic tales they have inspired

The Face Painting and Costumes of Cantonese Opera

17.11.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

This talk looks at the face painting and dressing processes used in contemporary Cantonese opera, and at the ways in which costumes contribute to the portrayal of different characters

Traditional Music Notation in Kunqu and Cantonese Opera

14.01.2020 to 28.10.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming

Talk 2 Literati Manuscripts due to take place on 28 October (Wednesday) has been cancelled

The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera

02.09.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera due to take place on 2 September 2020 (Wednesday) has been cancelled

Dialogue | Cantonese Opera

30.06.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

Cantonese opera plays an important role in the lives of people in Hong Kong. This talk explores its transition from the use of Mandarin to the Cantonese vernacular, demonstrating vocal styles and techniques and offering a deeper understanding of the aesthetic features of the art form

Dance on Screen: Dance and Film in Transformation

07.04.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

Dance on Screen: Dance and Film in Transformation on 7 April (Tuesday) has been cancelled. Programme Enquiries: learning@wkcda.hk

Dance on Screen: Dance Films and Videos

28.03.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

Dance on Screen: Dance Films and Videos on 28 March 2020 (Saturday) has been cancelled

Two Princesses: A Closer Look at Two Royal Cantonese Opera Tales

08.01.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

In this talk, American born Cantonese opera artist Li Pui-yan shares anecdotes from her career and looks at two traditional works – Princess Chang Ping and Romance of the Phoenix Tower – that both feature complex princess characters in the lead role

West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme (Performing Arts) 2019: Awardee Sharing Session

16.12.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

In this session, Bonnie Chan Yuen-yan, one of our 2019 fellowship awardees, talks about the practice and findings of “Little Bean – Cantonese is Fun!” – a project providing fun Cantonese-language drama and music workshops to help ethnic minority children enhance their language proficiency

The Music of Cantonese Opera

10.12.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative

International Symposium on the Transmission of Cantonese Opera and Traditional Music 2019

05.12.2019 to 06.12.2019, Seminar Hall and Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This two-day symposium invites regional and international scholars, researchers, ethnomusicologists and practitioners to share and discuss successful practices in the inheritance, education and creative developments of xiqu arts in a wide range of educational and social contexts