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Cantonese opera 101: Up-close with pro performers

BY :CGTN

UPDATED :2024-09-19

Rain or shine, the show goes on at the Cantonese Opera Art Museum in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province. Join CGTN reporters Omar Khan and Huang Fei as they step into the spotlight, don dazzling costumes and attempt a sword battle! Watch as they chat with professional opera performers about the stories, techniques and cultural context that make this art form an age-old treasure. From royal bickering to intricate costume tips, it is a behind-the-scenes look you won't want to miss.

Editor: Pauline