March 23, 2022, 2:00 AM

Divine Threads: Cantonese Opera in Vancouver

Originating in Southern China’s Guangdong Province, Cantonese Opera (粵劇) is a traditional Chinese art form that involves music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. This popular and performative art flourished in Vancouver’s Chinatown in the 1920s and has seen renewed interest due to the continued preservation of its history. Join us for a visual presentation, a discussion, and a sneak peek of how Cantonese Opera is made!

May 7, 2022, 8:00 PM

Cantonese Opera Extravaganza

Join Vancouver Cantonese Opera for an exhibition of Cantonese opera costumes and props, watch live demonstration of Chinese opera makeup, and try on water sleeves.

Cantonese Opera In The Cloud "An Imperishable Love" on May 14, 21, 28 and Jun 4 (Saturday)

Free Virtual Event: Cantonese Opera In The Cloud "An Imperishable Love" on May 14, 21, 28 & June 4, 2022 (Saturday) between 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (PST). Vancouver Cantonese Opera was the only Cantonese Opera company invited to be one of the Cultural Olympiad partners in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. "An Imperishable Love" was premiered for this special event on March 8, 2008. Click the link below for pre-registration.