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By CHEN NAN | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-05-24 09:27
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A scene from Princess Wencheng, a Cantonese Opera production which earned Li Jiayi the 31st Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Award in 2023. CHINA DAILY

One of the most important and influential forms of traditional Chinese opera, Cantonese Opera originated from the Cantonese-speaking regions of southern China, particularly Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macao. It combines song, dance, acting and martial arts to tell stories through intricate performances that reflect local culture, history and folklore.

In 2009, Cantonese Opera was inscribed on UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognizing its significance and role in preserving the rich traditions of southern China.

President Xi Jinping paid a visit to the Cantonese Opera Art Museum during his inspection in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in 2018. He encouraged local enthusiasts to continue preserving and promoting the opera for future generations.

His words were a reaffirmation of the national commitment to safeguarding China's cultural heritage, with Cantonese Opera standing as one of its shining jewels.

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