Xiqu Centre Guided Tours (Mandarin)

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Supplemented with multimedia elements, this 60-minute guided tour helps you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about our venue, and the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu

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Did you know that Cantonese opera performers always greet each other with “Good morning” no matter what time of day they meet? Or that in traditional tea houses balcony seats cost more than those closer to the stage? To find out why, join our Xiqu Centre Guided Tour and learn about our venue and the rich history of the art of Chinese opera. The 60-minute tours, conducted in Cantonese, English or Mandarin, help you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities, learn about the architectural and design features, and discover fascinating facts about the culture and stories behind the traditional art form. Tours are supplemented with multimedia elements and are perfect for newcomers. Group tours are arranged weekly for schools and registered charitable or non-profit organisations upon request.

Please note, the backstage area is an active working zone and not part of the guided tour. The route of each tour may vary. As technical and production schedules may be subject to change, for safety reasons, access to the Grand Theatre and Tea House Theatre is not guaranteed for each tour. Advance notice on such access will not be provided.

The event schedule may be subject to change. The presenter reserves the right to change the programme.

Meeting Point:
Xiqu Centre information desk

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Age Limit

Tours are suitable for ages 6 and above.

Remarks

A confirmation email with details will be sent to your mailbox after registration. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk mailbox or spam first.
In accordance with the latest regulations on the size of group gatherings, participants in the same session may be split into different groups.
On-ear headphones are provided for the tour and sanitised before each session. Participants are welcome to bring your own headphones (3.5mm plug) if preferred.
The route of each tour may vary. As technical and production schedules may be subject to change, for safety reasons, access to the Grand Theatre and Tea House Theatre is not guaranteed for each tour. Advance notice on such access will not be provided.
Please assemble at the Xiqu Centre information desk 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Latecomers will not be able to join a tour that is already in progress.
Each tour is approximately 60 minutes. Participants will be standing and walking during this time. Wheelchairs are available on request at the information desk (subject to availability). All tours are fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Suitcases are not permitted on the tour. As there are no baggage storage facilities at the Xiqu Centre, please plan accordingly. Participants with suitcases will be turned away from the tour and will not be rescheduled.
Photography or filming is not allowed in the Grand Theatre and Tea House Theatre if setup or rehearsals are taking place. For copyright reasons, filming and recording of tour content is not allowed.

Enquiries

(852) 2200 0818, learning@wkcda.hk

Adverse Weather Arrangements

If a black rainstorm warning or a typhoon signal no. 8 or above is in force three hours before the start of the event, the event will be cancelled.

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