Hong Kong Central Library | Lecture: Cheongsam and Cantonese Opera in Hong Kong: Dual Symbols of Cultural Transmission

Description

Cheongsam and Cantonese opera respectively symbolize the intangible cultural heritage of “dress aesthetics” and “performing arts.” By examining their historical development in Hong Kong, we will analyse contemporary practices of cultural transmission. The discussion will focus on concrete teaching methods, performance formats, and community engagement used today to preserve and promote these cultural heritages and will explore how these traditional arts adapt to the contemporary cultural environment to ensure their continued viability.

Speaker : Mr. NG Kwok-hei, Haze (Assistant Professor of School of Fashion & Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Executive Committee Member of Hong Kong Cheongsam Association), Mr. CHENG Sze-chung, Henry (Chief Executive of One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation), Ms. TSANG Mo-suet, Musette (Creative Director of One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation), Ms. CHENG Chau-hung, Quinn (Member of Hong Kong Cheongsam Association)

Remarks : Conducted in Cantonese. Free admission. First come, first served. The programme will be cancelled or postponed if Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above, Black Rainstorm Signal or "extreme conditions" *  is issued and remains in force 3 hours before the starting time of the programme.

*In case of serious disruption of public transport services, extensive flooding, major landslides or large-scale power outage caused by a super typhoon, the Government will make an announcement of "extreme conditions".

Starting from 2:00 p.m. on 2026/8/21, interested persons may visit the webpage of Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) https://form.ourhkfoundation.org.hk/register/?id=seminar260912 for registration.