10 June 2011 (Fri) 7:30pm
AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

3 July 2011 (Sun) 2:00pm & 4:30pm
Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum

19, 26 June 2011 (Sun) 7:30pm
Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum

10 June 2011 (Fri)
Host: Cheung Lai-chun
Speakers: Cai Zhengren, Ke Jun, Tao Hongzhen, Cheng Pei-kai, Koo Siu-sun

Every production in 20th Century Cantonese Opera in Hong Kong could not have been a true success, even if the male and female lead of sheng and dan had their own huge following of fans, without Leung Sing-po on the cast. Endearingly known as ‘Uncle Po’ in and outside the performing arts circles, Leung was a versatile actor capable of commanding both the hualian (painted face) and chou (clown) roles with a unique stage presence. His expressive and amiable face, his voice that carried nuances of humour and wit, and his insightful personification of roles that touched so many hearts, have become an indelible part of the 20th Century social psyche of the Hong Kong people. With Cantonese opera now an Intangible Cultural Heritage as inscribed by UNESCO, it is fitting that we explore the artistic features of ‘Uncle Po’ in the multiple contexts of literature, music, Chinese traditional opera, culture and social clime.

Host: Chan Chak-lui (Instructor, Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

3 July 2011 (Sun) 2:00pm
Speakers:
Yau Sing-po (Veteran Cantonese opera actor)
Li Kei-fung (Veteran Cantonese opera coordinator)
Yuen Siu-fai (Veteran Cantonese opera actor)

3 July 2011 (Sun) 4:30pm
Speakers:
Li Siu-leung (Associate Professor, Department of Cultural Studies, Lingnan University)
Yu Siu-wah (Director, Chinese Music Archive, Music Department, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Yung Sai-Shing (Associate Professor, Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore)
Cheung Man-wai (Performing Arts Critic)

Speakers in their Chinese names order

Free Admission. Limited seats available on a first-come-first served basis.

19 June 2011 (Sun)
The Lion's Rear
Main Cast: Yam Kim-fai, Pak Suet-sin, Leung Sing-po

26 June 2011 (Sun)
Golden Chrysanthemum
Main Cast: Yam Kim-fai, Yu Lai-chun, Leung Sing-po, Lam Kar-sin

Tickets: $30 (Free Seating)

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