Cantonese opera is a unique art form that combines singing, dialogue, movements, and gestures. The movements and gestures of the performers are highly stylized and symbolic. Cantonese opera is characterized by a great variety of tunes, a lyrical style of singing, a large instrumental ensemble, and spirited and clamorous percussion music.
is a non-profit and charitable society with a mission to preserve and promote Cantonese opera in Canada.
Vancouver Cantonese Opera acknowledges that we work and perform on the unceded and traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
REGISTERED FEDERAL CHARITY NUMBER: 86268 3521 RR0001
REGISTERED UNDER THE BC SOCIETY ACT: S-41779