On March 11^th, the "Featured Guangdong - Cantonese Opera" event was held at the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Institute. Officials and their families from 34 Consulates General in Guangzhou visited the Cantonese Opera cultural theme exhibition and learned about Cantonese Opera instruments, costumes, and props.

It was the first time for Khatibu Makenga, Consul General of Tanzania in Guangzhou, to enjoy Cantonese Opera. "It was a great experience for me, and the best moment was seeing my wife in this costume."

"I think it looks very beautiful on me. It has been a wonderful experience seeing all the performances. They are really wonderful. It shows a lot of hard work has been put in," Fatuma Ally,Spouseof Consul General of Tanzania in Guangzhou, told GDToday after trying on a set of blue Cantonese costume.

Makenga commented, "What impressed me most is how the culture is being transformed. There have been so many generations coming and going, but still today, we can learn and experience what they have been doing. Despite the fact that the world is moving so fast in terms of technology and other things, we still have room to preserve our culture."

Kaan Baskurt, Consul General of Türkiye in Guangzhou, was pleasantly surprised to discover the vibrant colors and entertaining nature of Cantonese Opera, which he previously had not been aware of. Baskurt learned the Stage Weaponry Mastery from the actors, saying, "Today, this was the first time that I watched Cantonese Opera, and I was quite impressed. I also tried performing a little bit. It was very challenging, but also very nice."

He feltthatCantonese Opera is an important part of Cantonese culture. And for him, it's very impressive to see the Cantonese people still maintaining and flourishing this important cultural asset. "I think it's very meaningful that you are cherishing this tradition to this day."

For Jiraporn Sudanich, Consul General of Thailand in Guangzhou, what impressed her most was mixingthemodern rap music with the traditional Cantonese Opera performance. "I think it's a very good way for young people to understand Cantonese Opera."

When she was young, she used to watch the Cantonese Opera near her house. "Cantonese Opera and Thai dance seemed very similar in how to get the attention of the people. And especially today, I have found out that some kinds of the movement are really similar to Thai dance."

As next year marks the 50^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, Sudanich said that it's very interesting to have the exchange of performances together.

The "Featured Guangdong - Cantonese Opera" event was hosted by the Foreign Affairs Office of People's Government of Guangdong Province (GDFAO) and Guangdong People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (GPAFFC) and organized by the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Institute and Guangdong Association of Artwork.

Liu Chenzi, Director-General of GDFAO and President of GPAFFC, said in the opening speech, "It is exchanges that make civilizations diversified and mutual learning that enriches cultures. We sincerely hope that this occasion fosters dialogue and exchanges between Cantonese Opera and various forms of operas from your respective countries."

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

视频｜Hi！粤剧！驻穗总领馆官员及家属换上了戏服

聆听经典选段、穿上粤剧戏服、学着一招一式……3月11日，约60名外国驻穗总领馆官员及其家属来到广东粤剧院，在“南风雅韵·遇见粤剧”的活动现场沉浸式感受粤剧魅力。

一曲《遇见粤剧》打头阵，将戏曲身段和说唱相结合，来自挪威的迷歌对这一节目印象最深。“在音乐、舞蹈中将传统文化和流行文化巧妙地融合起来，效果非常棒。”平时就会练太极的他对中国传统文化很感兴趣，在欧洲时他就曾了解过粤剧，在中国参观故宫等名胜古迹时也会留意戏曲元素。在他看来，通过这次活动能更加近距离、深入地了解粤剧。

随后，粤剧折子戏《帝女花》《三岔口》《三借芭蕉扇》《穆桂英招亲》等经典剧目逐一呈现，观众们或沉浸在唱词的抑扬顿挫中，或用手机录下精彩的演出片段。

“虽然听不懂唱词，但是通过演员的动作、神情和互动，我能感受到剧目中所蕴含的情感。”这是赞比亚驻广州副总领事维纳·司马威特瓦·穆钦都第一次接触粤剧，意犹未尽的他还试穿了戏服，跟着粤剧老师学习了一些动作。

刚到广东任职不久的他，已经从戏服里感受到广东对岭南文化的重视。“赞比亚也重视传承保护传统文化，以后我还会带上家人再来欣赏粤剧演出。”他说。

除了欣赏演出，外国友人们还穿上戏服，跟着广东粤剧院的演员们学习水袖、把子功。成功领悟到一招一式的诀窍后，台上“新演员”的演出赢得了台下观众的阵阵掌声。

“水袖的动作要领和泰国传统舞蹈的动作有相似之处。”在台下倾听着粤剧演员的讲解，泰王国驻广州总领事吉拉蓬·素妲尼找到了粤剧和泰国文化的相通之处。她告诉记者，在泰国，有不少华侨华人祖籍是广东，在到广东赴任前她就曾看过粤剧演出。在她看来，这次活动互动性很强，能让外国人更深入地了解粤剧。

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