Soak up the vibrant sights and sounds of the Chinatown Opera Festival. Marking the city's first opera festival, the cultural affair highlights performance arts from the 1950s and 1960s including Hainanese and Hokkien operas to the popular Cantonese opera. Anticipate performances by international troupes like the Chinese Theatre Circle and Guangzhou Hongdou Cantonese Opera Troupe.
For a contemporary feel, check out the Pop Music and Chinese Opera segment. Learn about the face-changing performance or the water sleeve from the pros.