Experience everything it takes to put on a Cantonese opera performance. From 11am–1pm see detailed preparations including applying the signature Chinese opera makeup, doing hair and putting on the costumes. Followed by a short live performance from 1pm–2:30pm.

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Cantonese Opera Behind the Scenes

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.

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Cantonese Opera Extravaganza

Experience the Vancouver Cantonese Opera Extravaganza on August 5, 2023, at the Richmond Cultural Centre. This captivating event showcases concert-style singing and traditional Cantonese opera performances, providing a delightful introduction to the exquisite art form. Join us from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm for a mesmerizing display of vocal talent, intricate costumes, and storytelling that will transport you to the enchanting world of Cantonese opera. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and cultural heritage of this revered art form.

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燕鳳鳴粵劇團 主辦 "國粹鳳笙樂悠揚 " 演唱會。2023年8月5日，加拿大燕鳳鳴粵劇團將在列治文文化中心舉辦一場粵曲粵劇演唱會。我們將向觀眾介紹粵劇的精湛表演和唱腔。活動將從下午12:30至4:00進行。 "國粹鳳笙樂悠揚 " 演唱會將展示粵劇的多樣性和情感力量，突出這個有幾百年歷史的藝術形式的美感和深度。

國粹鳳笙樂悠揚

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.

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免費網上活動：雲端賞戲寶 『九 天 玄 女』將於 2022年5月14, 21, 28 及 6月4日  (星期六) 下午2點至3點半（太平洋時間）。 溫哥華燕鳳鳴粵劇團是2010年溫哥華冬季奧運會唯一獲邀成為文化奧運合作夥伴之一的粵劇團。 《九天玄女》在 2008 年 3 月 8 日，為文化奧運首演。需要點擊下方預先註冊。

雲端賞戲寶 "九天玄女" 將於2022年5月14, 21, 28 及 6月4日  (星期六)

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

Join us for an all ages behind the scenes look at Cantonese Opera, celebrating Asian Heritage Month featuring:
• Signature makeup demonstration
• Behind the Scenes presentation
• Live performance demonstrating technique

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Cantonese Opera: Behind the Scenes - May 7, 13, 27

Join us for a lively sneak preview of two new operas exploring Chinatown's history, including CHINATOWN by City Opera Vancouver and The Prop Master's Dream by Vancouver Cantonese Opera.

Drop in early (3-5 PM) for a free live costuming demo by Vancouver Cantonese Opera, followed by a conversation with Charles Barber (COV) and Rosa Cheng (VCO), the creators of two opera productions (one Western, one Cantonese) illuminating the stories of racism and resilience in Vancouver's Chinatown. Each company will then share a live performance from their upcoming operas (5-6 PM, ticketed).

3 - 5 pm: Cantonese Opera Costuming Demo, CSC lobby (free)
5 - 6 pm: Speaker presentations with live performances, CSC theatre (ticketed $5, free for CSC members)
Limited seats, get your tickets on Eventbrite soon!

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Chinatown Sings!

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!

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廣東粵劇起源於中國南方的廣東省，是一種中國傳統藝術形式，涉及音樂、歌唱、武術、雜技和表演。 這種流行的表演藝術在 1920 年代在溫哥華的唐人街廣東粵劇蓬勃發展，並且由於其歷史的持續保存而重新引起人們的興趣。 加入我們的視頻展示、討論和一窺粵劇的製作過程！

Divine Threads: Cantonese Opera in Vancouver

Free Virtual Event:  Cantonese Opera In The Cloud 
"The Heavenly Match"
June 10, 17, 24 (Saturday)
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (PST)

Click the link to sign up!

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免 費 網 上 活 動：雲 端 賞 戲 寶 
天 仙 配
6月10, 17 , 24 日  (星 期 六)
下 午 2 點 至 3 點 半 （太平洋時間）

點擊鏈接註冊!

免費: 燕鳳鳴粵劇團   雲端賞戲寶 之 "天仙配"

Free Virtual Event:  Cantonese Opera In The Cloud "The Heavenly Match"

Join our immersive workshop on "The Awakening", an opera-in-development by Vancouver Cantonese Opera, celebrating Chinese Canadian history in a 1939 China town setting, with the iconic Sing Kew Theatre symbolizing resilience against racism.  Oct 28, 2023 (Saturday) between 1:30pm and 3:30pm at KW Production Studio, 111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

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燕鳳鳴粵劇團目前積極籌備第二部新派粵劇作品《醒魂》。我們誠摯邀請您參加於十月二十八日（星期六）舉行的く醒魂＞工作坊，探索故事發生在1939年唐人街及著
名的「醒僑戲院」的歷史背景，以及其劇本和音樂創作的過程。工作坊詳情如下：2023年10月28日（星期六），下午1點半至3點半，地點：KW Production Studio， 温哥華喜士定西街111號
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新派粵劇作品- 醒魂

Heart of the City Festival 2023

The Legend of the Purple Hairpin is written by Tong Dik Sang, a famous Cantonese opera dramatist. The Legend of the Purple Hairpin eulogizes the theme of love and devotion.

Li Yi, a talented scholar who promised to marry Princess Huo's daughter, Huo Xiaoyu, with a purple jade hairpin. He became the top scholar in the imperial exam, but Prime Minister Lu wanted him as a son-in-law. Li Yi refused, and Prime Minister Lu tried to sabotage him. Huo Xiaoyu thought he broke his promise and became poor and sick, selling the hairpin. With the help of a chivalrous man in a yellow costume, they were reunited and the "sword and hairpin" were reunited.

S﻿ponsors:

C﻿anada Council for the Arts
P﻿rovince of B.C.
C﻿ity of Burnaby
We are honoured to bring you this live event from Vancouver, BC, Canada, on the beautiful unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations.

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燕鳳鳴粵劇團隆重獻演 任白名劇『紫釵記』

日期：2023年7月15日 （星期六）

時間: 晚上七時

地點: 本拿比 米高霍士劇院 (免費停車場)

紫釵記 本事

紫钗记是在1956年唐滌生根據明代湯顯祖原著崑劇改編的粵劇演。

唐代才子李益許下以紫玉釵向已故霍王小女霍小玉求婚。後來，李益成為狀元，但權臣盧太尉想要他成為女婿。李益拒絕了，盧太尉便設法損害他。霍小玉誤以為他背棄承諾，變得貧病交加，賣掉了釵。最後，在黃衫客的幫助下，他們得以重逢，「劍合釵圓」的美好結局。

贊助機構:

加拿大藝術發展局
卑詩省省政府
本拿比市政府
在此鳴謝Musqueam (瑪斯昆），Squamish (史戈米殊）和Tsleil-Waututh (塔斯裏爾-沃特斯）部族，讓我們可以在這片美麗的原住民土地上, 上演任白名劇『紫釵記』

紫釵記

Legend of the Purple Hairpin

Featuring diverse food, music and performances from around the globe

來自世界各地的各種美食、音樂和表演.  現場娛樂

多元文化聯繫

Multicultural Connections

Wah-Kwan Gwan (1929-2000) was born to a Chinese father and an Indigenous mother in BC. As a child, he lost contact with his mother when his father took him to Guangdong, China and sent him to train as an apprentice with a local Cantonese Opera troupe. He eventually sneaks off on a steamship bound for Vancouver, in search of his true identity and his birth mother. Along the way, he encounters discrimination, unexpected friendships, and a rekindled love for the opera that embraces him as a master of his art.

A bilingual Cantonese-English production, open to all ages.

Date:  November 5th, 2022 (Saturday)

Time:  7p.m.

Venue: Annex Theatre, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Ticket Price:  $35, $45

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道具大師的尋根夢是根據關華坤 (1929-2000) 的真實故事改編而成，他是一位傳奇的粵劇界道具大師，父親是華裔，母親是卑詩省的原住民。 華坤小時候父親帶他回中國廣東時，與母親失去了聯繫。 他在中國長大，曾在當地粵劇團受訓，成為一個粵劇演員，學習道具製作及後台佈景。 這部粵劇講述華坤返回加拿大尋根的旅程。 他偷偷登上一艘開往溫哥華的輪船，尋找他的真實身份和他的生母。 一路走來，他遇到了歧視、意想不到的友誼，以及對粵劇的重燃熱愛，這部粵劇將他視為藝術大師。 粵英雙語製作，老少皆宜。

Date:  November 5th, 2022 (Saturday)

Time:  7p.m.

Venue: Annex Theatre, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Ticket Price:  $35, $45

道具大師的尋根夢

The Prop Master's Dream

Wah-Kwan Gwan (1929-2000) was born to a Chinese father and an Indigenous mother in BC. As a child, he lost contact with his mother when his father took him to Guangdong, China and sent him to train as an apprentice with a local Cantonese Opera troupe. He eventually sneaks off on a steamship bound for Vancouver, in search of his true identity and his birth mother. Along the way, he encounters discrimination, unexpected friendships, and a rekindled love for the opera that embraces him as a master of his art. A bilingual Cantonese-English production, open to all ages. Date: November 5th, 2022 (Saturday) Time: 2 p.m. Venue: Annex Theatre, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C. Ticket Price: $35, $45

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道具大師的尋根夢是根據關華坤 (1929-2000) 的真實故事改編而成，他是一位傳奇的粵劇界道具大師，父親是華裔，母親是卑詩省的原住民。 華坤小時候父親帶他回中國廣東時，與母親失去了聯繫。 他在中國長大，曾在當地粵劇團受訓，成為一個粵劇演員，學習道具製作及後台佈景。 這部粵劇講述華坤返回加拿大尋根的旅程。 他偷偷登上一艘開往溫哥華的輪船，尋找他的真實身份和他的生母。 一路走來，他遇到了歧視、意想不到的友誼，以及對粵劇的重燃熱愛，這部粵劇將他視為藝術大師。 粵英雙語製作，老少皆宜。 Date: November 5th, 2022 (Saturday) Time: 2 p.m. Venue: Annex Theatre, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C. Ticket Price: $35, $45

道具大師的尋根夢日場

The Prop Master's Dream Matinee

Experience the Vancouver Cantonese Opera Extravaganza on October 21, 2023, at the Richmond Cultural Centre. This captivating event showcases concert-style singing and traditional Cantonese opera performances, providing a delightful introduction to the exquisite art form. Join us from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm for a mesmerizing display of vocal talent, intricate costumes, and storytelling that will transport you to the enchanting world of Cantonese opera. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and cultural heritage of this revered art form.

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2023年10月21日，加拿大燕鳳鳴粵劇團將在列治文文化中心舉辦一場粵曲粵劇演唱會。我們將向觀眾介紹粵劇的精湛表演和唱腔。活動將從下午12:30至4:00進行。 "國粹鳳笙樂悠揚 " 演唱會將展示粵劇的多樣性和情感力量，突出這個有幾百年歷史的藝術形式的美感和深度。

國粹鳳笙樂悠揚 演唱會

Vancouver Cantonese Opera Extravaganza Concert

Artisans & specialty market, cultural performances, food trucks, AR scavenger hunt, family movie night, special access passes & much more.

July 16 & 17 Festivities from 11am

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Vancouver Chinatown Festival 20th Anniversary

Explore this dance style found in Chinese operas that uses sleeves as an extension of the hands or are thrown back to reveal sensitive and beautiful hand movements. Course participants will be performing a choreography on October 21, 2023 (Saturday). Taught by Rosa Cheng, Founder and Artistic Director of Vancouver Cantonese Opera. A non-refundable $15 costume rental fee will be charged when registering.  

September 1, 2, and 3 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Richmond Cultural Centre
Course ID: 00262885      
Age Restriction   19+

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探索中國戲曲中的水袖舞。這種舞蹈風格使用袖子作為手的延伸或向後拋以顯示敏感而美麗的手部動作。課程參與者將於2023年10月21日（星期六）進行編舞。由燕鳳鳴粵劇創辦人兼藝術總監應國鳳教授。註冊時將收取 $15 的水袖租賃費，不予退還。


9月1日、2日及3日（星期五、六、日）
下午 1：00 至下午 2：30
列治文文化中心
課程ID： 00262885 
年齡限制： 19+.
September 1, 2, and 3 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Richmond Cultural Centre
Course ID: 00262885      
Age Restriction   19+

水袖快閃舞蹈訓練營

Water Sleeve Flashmob Dance Training Camp

Get ready to kick off the Year of Dragon with an unforgettable night of Cantonese opera comedy at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.  Join us on March 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. for a delightful performance of "The Lioness Roars" presented by Vancouver Cantonese Opera.

"The Lioness Roars" comes from a legend in the Ming Dynasty, and was written by Tong Dik Saang in 1958 as “The Story of Jealous Wife".  Now titled "The Lion's Roar".

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請於 2024 年 3 月 23 日晚上 7 點加入我們在Michael J. Fox Theatre 度過一個難忘的粵劇喜劇之夜，為龍年拉開序幕。。 欣賞溫哥華粵劇院精彩的《母獅吼》演出。

《獅吼記》出自明代傳奇，1958年唐滌生撰寫成《醋娥傳》。現名為 『獅吼記』。這是一個喜劇，故事深入民心。探討丈夫對外不斷拈花惹草，同時又懼怕妻子發現的內在恐懼。故事發生在元宵節皇宮盛宴，，才華橫溢的女子柳玉娥，以她的文學才華感動了皇帝，並獲賜皇上御賜一枚金玉錢為獎勵。蘇東坡在未能猜對皇帝的燈謎而感到羞辱，為了報復，他策劃了一場秘密私會，試圖撮合季常與東坡表妹蘇琴操。

母獅吼

The Lioness Roars

Join us for an all-ages behind-the- scenes look at Cantonese Opera. Learn about the costumes, makeup, hair, and all of the other preparation needed. Enjoy a short live performance in the library (Fleetwood branch, 15996 84 Avenue, 604-598-7340)

Event will feature:
• Signature makeup demonstration
• Behind-the-scenes presentation
• Live performance demonstrating technique

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粵劇幕後花絮。學習關於服裝、化妝、髮型等等所需的其他準備工作。享受一個圖書館裡的短暫現場表演！地點: Fleetwood branch, 15996 84 Avenue, 604-598-7340

活動將包括：
• 招牌化妝示範
• 幕後演示
• 現場展示技巧

燕鳳鳴粵劇團: 幕後花絮 at Fleetwood

Cantonese Opera: Behind The Scenes at Fleetwood

November 2nd, 2024 2PM and 7:30PM, at the Vancouver Playhouse

A fusion Cantonese opera about the life of a Chinese-Indigenous prop master performed in Cantonese with English subtitles

On November 2, 2024 (Saturday), Vancouver Cantonese Opera will present The Prop Master’s Dream at the Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver). This new Cantonese opera, performed in both Cantonese and English with Chinese and English subtitles, tells the legendary life story of (1929 - 2000), a legendary prop master born to a Chinese father and an Indigenous mother in B.C.

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Anticipate the REMOUNT OF THE PROP MASTER'S DREAM

FREE CANTONESE OPERA – WATER SLEEVE DANCING – RICHMOND ARTS CENTRE - ADULTS

Explore this dance style found in Chinese operas that uses sleeves as an extension of the hands or are thrown back to reveal sensitive and beautiful hand movements. Taught by Rosa Cheng, Founder and Artistic Director of Vancouver Cantonese Opera. 

A non-refundable $15 costume rental fee will be charged when registering. 

2024: August 23 to August 25 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Richmond ARTS Centre Course ID: 00326686 Age Restriction 19+

Click below for the registration link

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免費粵劇 – 水袖舞 – 列治文藝術中心 - 成人

探索這種在中國戲曲中的舞蹈風格，利用水袖作為手的延伸，或甩回露出精緻美麗的手部動作。由溫哥華粵劇團創辦人兼藝術總監鄭露莎教授。

報名時將收取不可退還的$15服裝租賃費。

2024年8月23日至8月25日（星期五、星期六和星期日） 下午12:00至下午2:00 列治文藝術中心 課程編號: 00326686 年齡限制 19+

點擊以下鏈接註冊

免費粵劇 – 水袖舞 – 列治文藝術中心 (3天課程: 星期五, 六, 日)

Free Water Sleeve Dancing at Richmond Arts Centre (3 days session: Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Join us for a special workshop presented by the Vancouver Cantonese Opera in collaboration with the Chinese Canadian Museum. We will explore "The Awakening," the second Fusion Cantonese opera co-authored by Stephen Atkin and Rosa Cheng. Set in 1939 Vancouver, this poignant narrative highlights the patriotism and struggles of Chinese Canadians during World War II, focusing on their experiences of discrimination and their quest for justice.

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由溫哥華粵劇院與加拿大華人博物館合作舉辦的特別工作坊。我們將探討Stephen Atkin和應國鳳合著的第二部融合粵劇《醒僑》。這部辛酸的敘事以 1939 年的溫哥華為背景，突顯了二戰期間加拿大華裔的愛國主義和鬥爭，重點講述了他們遭受歧視的經歷和對正義的追求。

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Past Events

The Awakening - Echoes of Resilience Workshop

Anticipate the REMOUNT OF THE PROP MASTER'S DREAM

Free Water Sleeve Dancing at Richmond Arts Centre (3 days session: Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Cantonese Opera: Behind The Scenes at Fleetwood

The Lioness Roars

Heart of the City Festival 2023

Vancouver Cantonese Opera Extravaganza Concert

Water Sleeve Flashmob Dance Training Camp

Cantonese Opera Extravaganza

Legend of the Purple Hairpin

Free Virtual Event: Cantonese Opera In The Cloud "The Heavenly Match"

Cantonese Opera Behind the Scenes

Cantonese Opera: Behind the Scenes - May 7, 13, 27

The Prop Master's Dream

The Prop Master's Dream Matinee

Chinatown Sings!

Vancouver Chinatown Festival 20th Anniversary

Multicultural Connections

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

Cantonese Opera Extravaganza

Divine Threads: Cantonese Opera in Vancouver

Vancouver Cantonese Opera

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