A look into the continuity and change throughout the tradition and meaning of makeup in the history of Cantonese Opera. Introduction Cantonese Opera, also known as Guangdong Drama, dates back to the reign of Emperor Jiajing (1522-1566) of the Ming Dynasty (Run Run Shaw Library, 2016). It is thought toContinue reading
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Evolution of Cantonese Opera
OVERVIEW: Cantonese opera has been performed since the 13thcentury. This stylistic theatre incorporates elaborate makeup, costume, music, and movement to convey its moral message to the audience. Still performed today, Cantonese opera has evolved to remain popular in Hong Kong and beyond. Introduction When hearing the term opera, the firstContinue reading
Performance in Hong Kong: Constructing Nostalgia and Nationalism
Overview: The Flower Princess and Rouge were both widely popular performances meant to help Hong Kong forge its own unique identity. While the performances differ in context and form, they are equally contradictory in their function as byproducts of colonization and tools to grapple with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia.Continue reading
