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Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall

Showcasing operatic treasures from the museum's collection, including valuable items once used by renowned Cantonese opera artists, together with a reconstructed theatre in a bamboo shed and a variety of multimedia programmes, this gallery offers a wonderful insight into the history and unique characteristics of Cantonese opera.

Links:
Ko Shan Theatre New Wing Cantonese Opera Education and Information Centre

Hong Kong Film Archive e-publication Heritage and Integration—A Study of Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Films

 

Exhibit Highlights

Special film issue, Two Heroes
1961
Main Cast: Tang Pik Wan, Mak Bing Wing, Yu Kai, Leung Seng Po, Lee Heung Kum
Premiered on 3 December 1961


Donated by Mr. Chak Yu-kai 

Special Issue of the 2nd Performance of the Chor Fung Ming Opera Troupe
1969

Donated by Ms. Ho Chi-hing 

Performance Contract of the Jiqing Guild
1919

Donated by Dr. Leung Pui-kam 

White Sequined Robe
1950s to 1960s

Donated by Ms. Ng Kwan Lai 

Aqua Blue Gemstone Hair Accessories
1940s to 1950s
Originally belonged to Ms. Chun Siu Lei


Donated by Mr. Jimmy Chung Yuen-ming 

Pink Official Robe Embroidered with Butterfly Motifs
1980s to Early 1990s

Donated by Dr. Lam Kar Sing