November 29, 2020 Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Graduates Mai Heihua and Li Qingyin were invited by Leisure and Cultural Affairs to perform an excerpt of "Golden Skills" on "Cantonese opera Day"
On November 13, 2020, the Huaguang Master’s birthday celebration performance and the 39th Board of Directors inauguration ceremony Ko Shan Theatre were successfully held. The 39th Board of Directors Inauguration Ceremony invited Lawyer Liao Chengli as the officiating guest.
"The Jade Emperor Ascends the Palace" will be staged at Tuen Mun Town Hall and Hong Kong Cultural Centre on October 8, 9, 16, 17, and 18, 2020. Our association was invited by Leisure and Cultural Services Department to present the traditional performance Cantonese opera at Tuen Mun Town Hall and Hong Kong Cultural Centre The example plays include "The Jade Emperor Arrives to the Palace", "Eight Immortals Congratulations on Birthday", "Jia Guan" and "The Immortal Fairy Sends Off Her Son", as well as the excerpts of the operas "Farewell to Pinggui Kiln", "Sleep in the Valley", "Drilling a Hole to Worship", "Guan Gong Guards the Huarong", "Chen Gong Scolds Cao in the White Gate Tower", "Uncle in the Golden Lotus" and "Liu Jinding Beheads the Four Gates", and are composed by Sun Kim-Long, Law Ka-Ying and Lung Koon-Tin Serve as artistic director.
Filming of "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Channel – Online Cantonese opera School" started on September 14, 2020
On July 17, 2020, Dr. Wong Ming-Chuen was unanimously elected as the 39th Board of Directors Chairman by the mutual election meeting. On July 17, 2020, the members of the 39th The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Board of Directors held a mutual election meeting. Liang Shuxian, a certified public accountant, supervised the voting. The 29 members voted among themselves to elect the new chairman Vice-Chairman and the chairman and deputy directors of each group. Dr. Wong Ming-Chuen was re-elected for the eighth time (i.e., elected for the ninth time) as The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Chairman. In addition, Mr. Lung Koon-Tin, Mr. Yuen Siu-Fai, Mr. Ng Chin-Fung and Mr. Sun Kim-Long were elected as Vice-Chairman respectively.
On July 11, 2020, immediately after the 2020 General Meeting of Members, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong held the 39th Board of Directors election. The 29 members of the new Board of Directors have been successfully elected, and the vote counting results were verified under the supervision of legal consultant Lawyer Liao Chengli. The list of directors of the 39th Board of Directors is as follows (in alphabetical order):
July 11, 2020 The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong is scheduled to hold a membership meeting at the Eaton Hotel on July 11, 2020 (Saturday), followed by the 39th Board of Directors election, with a total of 188 members attending.
From April 23 to May 7, 2020, the "Anti-epidemic Fund·Cantonese opera Industry Support Plan" distributed the first round of industry subsidies. The "Anti-epidemic Fund • Cantonese opera Industry Support Plan" distributed the first round of industry subsidies.
On December 8, 2021, due to the epidemic, the 2020 Gengzi Year Late Welfare Day and the 2021 Xin Chou Year Spring Tea were suspended. Now that the epidemic has stabilized and slowed down compared to the past, Board of Directors decided to resume the 2021 Xin Chou Year Late Welfare Day and the 2022 Ren Yin New Year Reunion Luncheon
Even though the epidemic has not completely subsided, but is relatively stable, Board of Directors has decided to hold Master Hua Guang’s birthday celebrations in 2021 and 2022 as usual
On March 1, 2021, "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Channel: Cantonese opera Online School" was officially launched
On September 1, 2021, Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong hosted "Correctional Services Department: Understanding Chinese Culture and Education Activities⸺ Cantonese opera Experience Class"
On March 18, 2021, Dr. Chairman Wong Ming-Chuen issued an open letter to Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor "Rescuing World-Class Intangible Cultural Heritage and Saving Tradition Cantonese opera ("Shengongxi" Performance) Interrupted Crisis"
On April 1, 2021, Home Affairs Bureau responded to the open letter and issued the epidemic prevention measures that must be observed for the re-enactment Shengongxi
On August 17, 2021, Dr. Chairman Wong Ming-Chuen wrote to the Director of the Food and Health Bureau, Sophia Chan, and successfully argued for Cantonese opera performers to receive free professional swab sampling tests
On October 22, 2021, "Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase" held for the first time a tertiary tour at City University - "The Dream Has Been Selling for Forty Years"
"Anti-epidemic Fund 3.0" subsidies will be distributed in January 2021
The fourth round of "Anti-epidemic Fund. Cantonese opera Community Support Plan" will be distributed starting from February 4, 2021
The Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme 4.0 subsidy ($7500) will be distributed starting from February 21, 2021
On May 30, 2021, the 39th Board of Directors Vice-Chairman Lung Koon-Tin won the 15th "Artist Annual Award (Opera)"
On June 23, 2021, "Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase" kicked off in 2021-22, and the plan also entered its tenth year
The fifth round of "Anti-epidemic Fund. Cantonese opera Community Support Plan" will be distributed from July 12, 2021
The sixth round of "Anti-epidemic Fund. Cantonese opera Community Support Plan" will be distributed from November 9, 2021
The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong, Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong signed a memorandum of exchange and cooperation with the University of Nottingham to jointly promote Cantonese opera art internationally
March 2022 Signed an exchange and cooperation memorandum with the University of Nottingham Malaysia Branch
January 2022 Chairman Wong Ming-Chuen Dr. Home Affairs Bureau successfully applied for the fifth and sixth rounds of the "Arts and Culture Sector Funding Scheme" addendum funding
February 2022 Distribution of the fifth and sixth rounds of "Arts and Culture Sector Funding Scheme"
In April 2022, the number of viewers of "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Channel: Cantonese opera Online School" has exceeded 1.3 million
May 2022 Assist the organizer of Shengongxi to seek from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Bureau (now the Medical and Health Bureau) to expedite the processing of the theater building license application
June 2022 Prepare and perform the opening program of the 2022 Chinese Opera Festival "Eighteen Books of Jianghu" "The Seven Sages"
July 2022 Distribution of the fifth and sixth rounds of supplementary funding under the “Arts and Culture Sector Funding Scheme”
In August 2022, Mr. Li Ka-chiu, Chief Executive, took office as the honorary Patron of the 39th Board of Directors
In September 2022, with the help of Wong Ming-Chuen Chairman, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong received a donation of 4 million yuan from charity leader Ms. Feng Ruilan
October 2022 Yau Ma Tei Theatre For the first time, the Venue Partnership Program cooperates with the Office of the Director of Arts Administration of the Chinese University of Hong Kong to hold a tertiary guided tour of "Emperor's Flower" at the university's "Yu Fu Hall"
In October 2022, Director Liu Huiming will be appointed as the new member of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council [Drama Sector]
November 2022 Chairman Dr. Wong Ming-Chuen was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in recognition of his contribution to the development of Cantonese opera
In November 2022, the Yau Ma Tei Theatre Venue Partner Program will hold the "Student Special - Cantonese opera Education Workshop" English course for the first time, and watch the excerpts and chorus in real time with the University of Nottingham Malaysia Branch
December 2022 Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the New Year's Eve Welfare Day and Spring Tea Party from 2020 to 2022 will be suspended. Due to the government's relaxation of epidemic prevention measures, Board of Directors decided to resume the 2022 Renyin Year Late Welfare Day and the 2023 Guimao New Year Group Luncheon
In 2010, he participated in the "2010 Hong Kong Arts Festival" and organized the opening performance "Century Review The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Ming". The first night's program: "The Jade Emperor Ascends to the Palace", "Jiaojiaguan", "Tianji Sends Off His Son" and "Liu Lang's Sinful Son"; the second night's program: "Birthday Celebration at Xianghua Mountain" and "Hu Bugui"; the third night's program: The Prime Minister of the Six Kingdoms
In 2010, he participated in the fund-raising benefit performance "Entertainment Circle Yushu Caring Action" at the Hong Kong Coliseum and donated another HK$100,000 to Qinghai disaster victims.
In 2010, he participated in the cultural program of the Shanghai World Expo and performed "Hong Kong Cantonese opera Classic" at the Shanghai Theater Academy. On the first night, he performed "The Jade Emperor Ascends the Temple" and "Six Sons of Sin"; on the second night, he performed "Cao Cao, Guan Yu and Diao Chan"
In 2010, the "Cantonese opera Teaching Collaboration Project" was co-organized with Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Lui Yun Choi Memorial Secondary School and the Hong Kong Institute of Education. A press conference was held to mark the milestone of the introduction of the Cantonese opera course into the school.
In 2011, he co-organized the "Australian Cultural Exchange Program" with the Cantonese opera Research Program of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and performed "Nezha of Qianyuan Mountain" and "Crying Flowers in the Remaining Night" at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo, Australia, to promote the work of Cantonese opera and The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong overseas.
2012 Yau Ma Tei Theatre officially opened: The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong was responsible for the opening ceremony performance and launched a total of 200 multi-year performances together with the "Cantonese Opera Experience Center"
In 2012, the "West Kowloon Theater" was organized for four consecutive nights to perform "The Great Prime Ministers of the Six Kingdoms", "Dragon and Phoenix Fight for Command", The Unruly Marshal Mang General, "The Golden Phoenix and Silver Dragon Welcome the New Year", and "The Princess and the Unruly Prince Consort"
In 2011, the "Cantonese opera Art Course" was established at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
In 2011, he was approved to become the venue partner of Yau Ma Tei Theatre, planning "Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase" and selecting rookies
In 2011 Malaysia Cantonese Opera veteran Cai Yanxiang came to Hong Kong to host master classes and lectures
In 2013 Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Youth Cantonese opera students from the Actor Class, a group of 50 people went to Guangzhou, Foshan, Guangdong Cantonese Opera Academy for exchange and learning
In 2013, Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong students performed at the groundbreaking ceremony of "Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District"
In 2012, Wong Ming-Chuen Chairman wrote to Director Tsang Decheng, concerned about the issue of Shin Kong contract renewal, and later Mr. Li Juming successfully rented Sun Kong Cinema
In 2014, "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Youth Cantonese opera Art Exchange Program", more than 70 youths from the three places participated
The constitution was revised in 2016, and the term of office of Board of Directors was changed from 2 years to 3 years.
In 2016 Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong students participated in an exchange group hosted by Tsinghua University
In 2016, the "Cantonese opera Art Course" was established at the Education University of Hong Kong.
Organizing a performance to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return in 2017 Classic Cantonese Opera Celebrating the Return”
The Cantonese Opera training course was launched in Po Leung Kuk Primary School in 2017
In 2000, we strived to convert Yau Ma Tei Theatre into an opera theater: The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong submitted a proposal to the government for the development of Yau Ma Tei Theatre
In 2000, he led the Cantonese opera community to Beijing to participate in the "Chinese Drama Festival" and the Art Festival held in Nanjing
In 2002, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong convened a special meeting on the lease renewal of Shin Kong Cinema and successfully lobbied the owner to agree to renew the lease of the theater.
In 2003, the "Hong Kong Cantonese opera Review and Prospect and Cultural Review of Lingnan Style Series in the Past Hundred Years" was organized, including large-scale performances, exhibitions and seminars
In 2004, a proposal for the West Kowloon Arts District was submitted to the Secretary for Home Affairs and relevant departments: Design Xiqu Centre
In 2005, "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Love for South Asia" was held to raise funds for tsunami relief in South Asia, raising a total of approximately 3.35 million
In 2005, he once again assisted in lobbying Shin Kong to renew the lease. Cantonese opera The industry held a press conference "Shine Kong Cinema is pleased to renew its Cantonese opera relationship" and announced that the owner agreed to renew the lease until 2009.
From 1998 to 2007, one or two presentation performances of the Cantonese opera training certificate course were held every year.
In 2007, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the return of the motherland, she performed "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Famous Artists", "The Golden Age of Liyuan", "The Legend of the Tang Dynasty" and "The Legend of Talents" at Hong Kong Cultural Centre; performed "The Charm of the Tang Dynasty" at Tuen Mun Town Hall and Tsuen Wan Town Hall; and performed "The Golden Age of Liyuan" at Sha Tin Town Hall
In 2007, we co-organized the "Liyuan Opera Ode to Pok Oi" fundraising performance with Pok Oi Hospital, raising a total of approximately 2 million yuan
In 2007, he participated in a performance invited by Beijing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of China's return to China and performed at the Grand Theater of Beijing National Culture Palace.
In 2007, the The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong website was launched, which played a positive role in promoting the work of the club.
In 2008, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong submitted an application for the "Revitalization of Historic Buildings Partnership Scheme" to the Development Bureau, proposing to revitalize the "North Kowloon Magistracy" into "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera Cultural Center"
In 2008, the charity performance "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Warming Sichuan Together" was held in Shin Kong to raise funds for Sichuan earthquake relief and raised $2,811,300.
In 2008, the first Cantonese opera "Screenwriting Class" was co-organized with the School of Education of the University of Hong Kong.
In 2008, he participated in the "5th Yangcheng International Cantonese opera Festival" at Guangzhou Jiangnan Grand Theater and performed "Slaying Two Kings"
In 2008, a "Special General Meeting" was held at the Sunbeam Cinema and the company applied to become a charitable organization through The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong
In 2009, he participated in the "8.8 Taiwan Flood Care Action" disaster relief performance held at the Airport Expo, and donated another 100,000 to the "Hong Kong Red Cross" to relieve flood victims.
In 2009, Cantonese opera was included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's "Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity"
In 2009, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong used a new logo: In order to keep in line with the times and add vitality to the image of Cantonese opera, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong invited internationally renowned designer Mr. Chen Youjian to design a new logo.
In 1991, the elderly dormitory on the 4th floor of No. 205 Portland Street, which had been in disrepair for a long time, was sold.
1991 The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Primary school closed due to demolition
The Lee stage was demolished in 1991, and the world lost an important performance venue.
In 1992, the first floor of 310 Lai Chi Kok Road was purchased as the site of Cantonese Opera Academy (Fong Yim-Fun Hall)
Donated to Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in 1994, which allocated 169 ashes to The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong An Feng
In 1994, HK$800,000 was raised for the "South China Flood Benefit Performance"
In 1996, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong College was registered as a non-profit "Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Co., Ltd."
In 1996, Cantonese Opera Academy launched the "Cantonese opera Training Certificate Course" jointly organized with the School of Continuing Education of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, taking the first step in gaining academic recognition for the Cantonese opera training course.
In 1996, he participated in the performance of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" at the "Asia Arts Festival"
In 1997, the unit on Tung Choi Street was purchased as the venue for the college (the units on Argyle Street and Lai Chi Kok Road were sold) and a fundraising performance was held.
In 1997, the college's "Cantonese opera Training Certificate Course" conducted its first internship performance at the Koshan Theater, with 108 students participating in the performance.
In 1997, he produced the program "Seven Sages" to celebrate his comeback, which was staged on Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In 1998, the college was officially opened at its Tong Choi Street campus.
In 1998, the "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Charity Singing Gala for Disaster Victims" was held to raise funds for the floods in East China, raising a total of $670,640.
In 1998, Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong and the Academy of Performing Arts jointly organized the Cantonese opera Training Certificate Course" (junior, secondary, and further education)
In 1999, he lobbied local and mainland departments to protect the rights and interests of Hong Kong's Cantonese opera industry: Shengongxi must be performed by local theater troupes
In 1999, the "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Send Warmth to Taiwan" was held to raise funds for Taiwan earthquake victims, raising a total of $677,610
In 1999, we co-organized the "Cantonese opera Interdisciplinary Seminar" with the Cantonese opera Research Project of the Department of Music of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
In 2000, the unit next door to the Prospect Building club site was purchased to expand the club site.
In 1981, he participated in the Asian Arts Festival tour and performance organized by the Municipal Council.
The first class of Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong graduated in 1982, and students from classes Sun, Moon and Star performed in the college hall.
In 1983, it was decided that Shengongxi from each township should attend the meeting to sign the contract. The pillars must have membership qualifications and the participation of members of the working group before they can sign the contract.
In 1987, the old venue of Block B on the fifth floor of Lixing Building in Wenmingli was sold, and Block A on the fourth floor of Wangwang Building in Wenmingli was purchased as the new venue of the club. It was officially moved at the end of the same year.
Participated in the Yangcheng Art Festival in 1990
In 1973, when the market was quiet, Chairman Sun Ma Sze-Tsang donated the gift money received from its "Teacher Reward Banquet" to The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong as welfare fees to relieve the children of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong who were in difficult circumstances.
In 1975, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Primary School in Lantian District was officially opened and received government subsidies.
In 1978, the venue moved to Block B, 6th Floor, Star Building, No. 17 Wenming Lane, Yau Ma Tei
In 1979, it was decided to establish the "Cantonese opera Training Class" and name it "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera School", using No. 96 Argyle Street as the training venue.
In 1980, "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera School" held its opening ceremony: more than 700 people applied for the exam, but only 163 were admitted.
In 1963, the venue moved to 10th floor, No. 96 Argyle Street.
In 1962, Typhoon Wendai hit Hong Kong, and a "Charity Singing Contest for Typhoon Disaster Relief" was held.
In 1964, the old meeting place on Portland Street was converted into an "old people's dormitory" to accommodate lonely and helpless members.
In 1966, Hua Guang's Birthday performed at the Lok Sin Tong Theater in Kowloon City the ancient versions of "Guanyin Detao", "Hong Kong Flower Mountain Birthday Wishes" and excerpts. Senior Mai Xuan drafted the outline of the ancient version of "Guanyin Detao" and made a significant contribution to the restoration of regular operas and ancient opera performances.
1967 The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong school opened
The constitution was revised in 1968, and Board of Directors was appointed for a two-year term.
1953 The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong was established
In 1957, the association moved to 5th floor, No. 205 Portland Street.
In 1957, "The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Western Medicine Donation Clinic" was established
In 1960, the "Children's Volunteer School and Training Center" was prepared.
