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Performing Places

The performance places of cantonese opera are generally divided into temporary theatres and permanent stages.

        In the history of cantonese opera, its venues were evolving like other Chinese operas. The performance places of cantonese opera are generally divided into temporary theatres and permanent stages. During the Ming dynasty, the people lived a rich life. Large families would set up their own stage and recruit private troupe. The Huafeng stage outside the ancestral temple in Foshan was a fixed stage for the common people. By the early 20th century (the early republic of China) cantonese opera performances entered the theater. With the continuous improvement of facilities, audiences can enjoy cantonese opera performances more comfortably. In the past, there were many famous theaters in Guangzhou, Foshan and Hong Kong, while in Hong Kong there were the Tai Ping Theater, the Gao Sheng theater, the Central Theater, the Pu Qing Theater and the Li stage, which all witnessed the golden age of cantonese opera in Hong Kong.

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