The "18th Hong Kong Arts Development Awards" organized by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council held an award ceremony yesterday. The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Forever President Dr. Wong Ming-Chuen was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Fans sincerely congratulate Dr. Wang!
Dr. Wang has been active in the performing arts community for more than half a century, and has spared no effort in the development of Cantonese opera. He took up the post of Chairman of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong in 1992, leading the The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong and even the Cantonese opera industry to develop a more professional and vigorous new scene. Until his glorious resignation last year, Dr. Wang has been in office for decades, committed to preserving Cantonese opera culture, reforming talent training, and actively expanding the audience base. The award fully demonstrates her outstanding achievements and high status in the field of Cantonese opera art.
Hong Kong Cantonese opera There are many talents in the industry. On the awards stage, there are also famous singer Liao Guosen and young actor Liang Feitong, who won this year's Artist of the Year Award (Opera) and Artistic Newcomer Award (Opera) respectively. Liao Guosen was a graduate of the first "Cantonese opera Training Class" of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera school in 1980. After graduation, he officially joined the industry and started a full-time career as a professional actor. He later gave back to The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the 27th and 33rd to 38th guild halls, and also shouldered the responsibility of Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong As a guest instructor, he has been doing his best to support the underachievers of Cantonese opera.
Cantonese opera The school was later reorganized into Cantonese Opera Academy of The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong. Liang Feitong was a graduate of the second batch of "Youth Cantonese opera Actor Training Class" and was a member of "Yau Ma Tei Theatre Venue Partner Program·Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase". This Artistic Rookie Award recognizes the new generation of young Cantonese opera actors who have matured day by day. The club hopes that Feitong will continue to shine on the stage and be unique.
Thanks to the outstanding Liyuan disciples for their unremitting efforts in preserving and inheriting Cantonese opera art, a treasure of Chinese culture. The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong I would like to congratulate Sister A, Brother Sen, Feitong and other winners in other categories!
June 12, 2024
(Picture source: Hong Kong Arts Development Council Facebook)
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