官方決定用 Xiqu,佢嘅講法係,中國戲曲與西方 Opera 係非常唔同嘅嘢,用意譯為 Chinese Opera 係扭曲咗戲曲嘅內涵,亦係矮化咗戲曲嘅地位
但係 Xiqu Centre 嘅活動介紹,卻不見有用 Xiqu 這個名稱
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Xiqu Centre 5th Anniversary Celebrations
Tea House Theatre Experience
Overview
Enjoy a specially curated selection of Chinese opera performances complemented with fine tea and dim sum
This January, the original Tea House Theatre Experience returns with a festive programme to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Xiqu Centre.
Presented by our very own Tea House Rising Stars Troupe and curated and directed by legendary Cantonese opera artist Law Ka-ying, the Tea House Theatre Experience is specially designed to introduce new audiences to Cantonese opera – the local form of Chinese opera or xiqu.
The 90-minute showcase selection of songs, instrumental musical pieces and performance excerpts, demonstrates a range of traditional styles through a varying programme of works exploring tales of romance, comedy, tragedy and martial arts. The experience also includes narration by an expert moderator offering insight into the history of the art form.
Two highlight works in this special series are the excerpt performances “Viewing Lanterns” from The Carp Maiden and a new adaptation of “A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi – both traditional love stories with fairy tale elements.
To recreate the atmosphere of Hong Kong’s early 20th century tea houses, audiences are served traditional tea and dim sum during the performance – a delicious way to learn about the heritage of Chinese traditional theatre.
However much you know about Chinese opera, culture, history or literature, the Tea House Theatre Experience is a captivating treat for long-time fans and newcomers alike – join us and discover for yourself!