The Hong Kong Studies Initiative is pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the Pacific Canada Heritage Centre–Museum of Migration Society, UBC School of Music, the Museum of Anthropology, and St. John’s College to present four splendid events on the past and present of Cantonese opera in North America:
Spectacular Opera Across Borders: Cantonese Opera Theaters in North America during the 1920s
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
10:00 am
Fairmont Social Lounge, St. John’s College
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
12:00 pm
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Friday, July 7th, 2017
2:00 pm
Museum of Anthropology
Multi Voices One Heart: Celebrating Canada 150 in Cantonese Opera
Friday, July 7th, 2017
7:00 pm
Michael J. Fox Theatre
Chinese in fancy costume on horses in the Vancouver Golden Jubilee parade. City of Vancouver Archives, AM640-S1-: CVA 260-488.
Early 20th century Cantonese opera costumes and trunk, Museum of Anthropology collection. Photo by Bill McLennan