Cantonese Opera: The Dance of Two Butterflies

Sean Ghazi, Artistic Director, BoboKL | Zeen Chang, Co-founder, Kwai Chai Hong

06-Jun-25 15:30

Cantonese Opera: The Dance of Two Butterflies

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Four tales of love, longing, and ghostly dreams, told through the poetic power of Cantonese opera, right here in KL! Cantonese Opera: The Dance of Two Butterflies is a collaboration between BoBoKL and Kwai Chai Hong, featuring legendary Grand Master Kam Sin Kiew and a cast of celebrated performers. Joining us to spill the backstage stories and give us a peek behind the curtain are Sean Ghazi, the Artistic Director of BoboKL, and Zeen Chang, the Co-Founder of Kwai Chai Hong, the driving forces behind this unforgettable cultural experience.

Image Credit: BoBoKL

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: performing arts, music

Tags: the bigger picture, front row, Cantonese opera, Kwai Chai Hong, traditional Chinese art forms, BoboKL, traditional dance, traditional music,

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