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An Introduction to the Core Elements of Cantonese Opera - The introduction includes facial makeup and water sleeves, with insights into the meanings represented by different facial makeup colours. Participants will learn about the distinctive features of Cantonese opera costumes, the basic characteristics of its vocal styles, and become familiar with the small musical instruments commonly used in Cantonese opera performances.

Target: Children aged 5-12 years with parent
No. of participants: 10 families (1 adult + 1 kid)
Date and time: 8, 15, 22, 29.08 (Saturday) / 10:30-12:00 (6 hours in total)
Language: Cantonese
Cost: Free

For application, please log into the “Activity Application” section at the Macao One Account platform.

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Intangible Cultural Heritage Up Close - Discovering Cantonese Opera: Parent-Child Traditional Culture Workshop


Content provider: Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)

Last modified: 2026-06-22 21:53

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