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duk-duk-chaang is the nickname of Chinese operas, it similates the sound of the musical instruments used in the operas.
Chinese operas - unlike operas in the rest of the world, are the entertainment for elderly in Hong Kong.
For me, the music is always noisy and the lyrics are too difficult to understand. Generation gap?
Anyway, it's really interesting to look at the costumes of the performers. They are really special.
If you are interested in watching one, go to 'Sun Kwong Theatre' in North Point. Shows are frequently available there.
The picture on the left was taken by chance when I passed by a football ground in Mong Kok.
Written Mar 13, 2004
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Did you see the film "Farewell to My Concubine" and wonder about the "squeaky" voice produced by the artist? The History of Cantonese Opera can be dated back to the southern Soong dynasty (1179-1276 AD). Chinese Opera is a world away from the Western variety. The singing style which appears to violate the principles of "correct" singing in Western music is considered aesthetically desirable in the Orient. It's a mixture of singing, speaking, mime, acrobatics and dancing that last 6 hours.
Watching Chinese operas is an interesting experience. Besides the colourful & shimmering costumes, dazzling headdress and ornaments, there are beauty & gracefulness in movements and gestures, poetic phrases and heart-rending melodious songs. Most opera stories are based on Chinese history and famous Chinese classics.
Updated May 16, 2003
'fing shui faat' means the action of a performer who rotates her head continuously at a high speed as shown in the pic on the left. This action is very common in Chinese opera. Wanna try?
Written Mar 13, 2004
This is a stage performance art of southern China.
Updated Oct 20, 2002
Hong Kong is trying hard to bring cultural influences into town, watch out for specials.
If can bear it, visit it Cantonese Opera performance, but don't say I didn't warn you.
Written Sep 7, 2002
The stage plays are a classic examples of the cultural richness that still prevails in HongKong...
Written Aug 25, 2002
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