Cantonese Opera is a major type of traditional musical drama in China. History and origin of Cantonese opera remains controversial as there is little formal written record fround - this form of art relies heavily on an aural tradition. A typical Catonese opera performance is comprised with four major elements: singing, body movement, recitation and stage combat. Click HERE for a brief introduction of Cantonese opera. In 2009, the UNESCO declared Cantonese opera to be a form of world intangible heritage
粵劇﹐是中國傳統三百多種戲曲中的其中一種﹐流行於廣東一帶。粵劇歷史沒有正式的文獻記載﹐多從推測與口傳而得。粵劇主要有四大元素﹐包括唱﹑做﹑唸﹑打。於2009年﹐粵劇正式被聯合國教育﹑科學及文化組織列入世界非物質文化遺產。
For teacher, HERE is a link in Chinese as resource. Here are a few videos that invovles demonstration of the 4 elements of Cantonese opera.
1) Singing and recitation (唱與唸)
2) Body movement and stage combat (做與打)
Here is a video of a classic stage combat demonstration:
粵劇﹐是中國傳統三百多種戲曲中的其中一種﹐流行於廣東一帶。粵劇歷史沒有正式的文獻記載﹐多從推測與口傳而得。粵劇主要有四大元素﹐包括唱﹑做﹑唸﹑打。於2009年﹐粵劇正式被聯合國教育﹑科學及文化組織列入世界非物質文化遺產。
For teacher, HERE is a link in Chinese as resource. Here are a few videos that invovles demonstration of the 4 elements of Cantonese opera.
1) Singing and recitation (唱與唸)
2) Body movement and stage combat (做與打)
Here is a video of a classic stage combat demonstration:
