Jing Ying Cantonese Opera Talkbacks (English Discussions)

Appreciate cultural performances? Curious about Cantonese opera? (link)

Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Jing Ying Cantonese Opera Institute's special production to learn about the different features of this intangible cultural heritage. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there at the Children's Creativity Museum Theater at Yerba Buena Gardens! Immerse yourself in the rich vocal, music, costumes, and martial arts of Cantonese opera through scenes and songs from historical productions.🎉

• Show time: 1:00-3:00PM (Access to FREE exhibit starting 12PM)
  • Exhibit  and guided tour of traditional Cantonese Opera clothing & accessories with their historical contexts
    
• Performances in Cantonese to ensure authentic experience with English subtitles
• English discussions to delve deeper into different aspects of this art
• Live traditional Cantonese opera music ensemble

Synopses:

Act:《A Mesmerizing Song for Zhou Yu》Zhou Yu is feeling depressed because he returns home to recuperate from his injury. His wife Xiao Qiao is concern that Zhou Yu will become ill due to worry, so she sings and dances in front of Zhou Yu to make him forget about his worry. Meanwhile, Xiao Qiao advises Zhou Yu not to focus on being an enemy of Kong Ming, but to focus on supporting the Han Dynasty as his priority.

Act：《Exploring the Valley》Marshal Mu Guiying of the Northern Song dynasty led her troops on a perilous night reconnaissance mission into Hulu Valley, facing treacherous terrain and great danger along the way.

Act:《Farewell My King》During a battle against the Han forces, Hong Yu, the King of Choh, was ambushed at Nine Miles Mountain. He fought fiercely and managed to return to his camp where his wife, Yu Gei, was waiting with wine to soothe his turmoil. Han forces surrounded the camp, and Yu Gei urged her husband to escape so that someday he might be able to fight back and regain his country. She was unwilling to burden him, she performed a final, graceful sword dance before taking her own life with her blade.

Every ticket purchased to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission of preserving and promoting the intangible heritage of Cantonese Opera. Together, we can create a more vibrant and culturally-rich world for all. Thank you for your invaluable support.