The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong) The 40th Board of Directors inauguration ceremony was held on Ko Shan Theatre Playhouse at 2:00 pm on November 11, 2023. On the afternoon of the same day, an annual event in the Cantonese opera world - the birthday performance of "Xianghua Mountain Birthday" celebration of Master Huaguang was held.
The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong The 29 directors of the 40th Board of Directors (term: 2023 to 2026) were elected by members with one vote on July 16 this year. The new directors held a mutual election meeting on July 20, and successfully elected this year's Chairman, four Vice-Chairman and the directors of each group. The famous actor Mr. Lung Koon-Tin was elected as The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Board of Directors Chairman with a high vote.
Before the inauguration ceremony began, Board of Directors led by Lung Koon-Tin Chairman conducted a sacrificial ceremony, sincerely praying to Master Huaguang to continue to bless all Cantonese opera colleagues in the community for good health and good luck in the class.
The inauguration ceremony was supervised by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Yang Yunxiong GBS, JP. Lung Koon-Tin Chairman led all the directors to formally take the oath of office. After Secretary Yang Yunxiong received the election certificate, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Chairman and the Hong Kong Legislative Council member Mr. Fok Kai-kong JP issued the election certificates to four Vice-Chairman, including Mr. Sun Kim-Long, Mr. Chan Hung-Chun, Ms. Chan Wing-Yee and Ms. To Wai Hsiu-ming; Hong Kong Arts Development Council Vice-Chairman, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District Advisory Group Chairman Dr. Yang Weicheng issued the election certificate to the director, and was received by Director Wei Chunhui on behalf of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.
Lung Koon-Tin Chairman At the inauguration ceremony, we first thanked members, Cantonese opera colleagues and friendly organizations from all walks of life for their support to The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong and its support. Fortunately, he was selected as the new Chairman. He said that he will continue to work together with all the directors in the future to unite the industry and promote the Cantonese opera culture. In the next three years, the new Board of Directors will be committed to the following areas:
As in the past, the performance of "Birthday Celebration at Fragrant Flower Mountain" was well received by guests and theatergoers. This year, the role of Wei Tuo is played by the well-known actor Song Hongbo, who performs the traditional "Weituo Stand". Guanyin is played by Vice-Chairman Chan Wing-Yee, who performs the "Eighteen Transformations of Guanyin" and instantly transforms into a total of eight images on the stage: "dragon, tiger, general, prime minister, fisherman, woodcutter, farmer, and reader"; actor Guo Qihui plays Cao Bao, leading the young actor who plays the role of Heart to sprinkle money as a blessing to the audience, which is the climax of the whole play. Later, our association's Chairman Lung Koon-Tin played Dong Yong and the famous actress Nan Feng played the role of the fairy who gives away her children. The two jointly performed "The Fairy Sends Off Her Son" (Big Send-Off), which attracted applause from the whole house.
Immediately following the performance, the association held its annual gala dinner in the evening. The dinner hosted approximately 800 guests. China, Hong Kong and Macau Cantonese opera Colleagues, philanthropists, friends and members from all walks of life gathered together, it was very lively! A total of more than 2 million yuan was raised throughout the night! Dr. Ho Chen Wanzhen donated RMB 300,000 and received the sacred object Wanli Changhong.
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