EdUHK held an exchange activity with the Guangzhou Cultural Centre in December 2024, at which there were xiqu performances along with discussions on preserving the artform and other intangible cultural heritage.
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Learning about intangible cultural heritage, such as performing arts, traditions and social practices, enables us to understand our own culture and that of different communities. This fosters a sense of identity, as well as a mutual respect for other people’s ways of life. With this in mind, the University’s Xiqu and Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre (XICH) – part of the Academy for Education Development and Innovation – promotes Chinese culture and heritage extensively locally, nationally and overseas.
Tsang Tze-huen, student of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Heritage Education and Arts Management, performs “Nocturnal Tears over an Epistle”
The event, which was held by the XICH with participation from the Lingnan Traditional Quyi Institute, began with discussions on how best to preserve intangible cultural heritage, which were followed by a xiqu performance. Artistic director of the Lingnan Traditional Quyi Institute cum National Class One performer and renowned Cantonese opera pipa player, Ms Chen Lingyu, led performers from the Guangzhou Cultural Centre in singing The United Knot. EdUHK Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Heritage Education and Arts Management student Tsang Tze-huen, then performed Nocturnal Tears over an Epistle.
At the event, Professor Leung Bo-wah, Executive Director of the XICH said, “Fostering the preservation of xiqu and intangible cultural heritage requires keeping pace with the times, exploring innovative paths, and striving to preserve traditional culture while incorporating modern technology. Today's event fosters cultural exchange, marking a new step forward in the inheritance of arts.”
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