C'est la Chine · Thailand | Teaching Cantonese opera in Thai promotes students' performance

Cantonese opera is an artistic treasure, which has been spread around the world by Chinese immigrants. At Kwong Chow School in Bangkok, Thailand, there is a group of students who are learning about this gem of Cantonese art. Yu, who has been exposed to Cantonese opera since childhood, says, "I grew to love it because my grandma listened to it every day. It is a great pleasure to come to Kwong Chow School to teach Cantonese opera to the children, and I hope to introduce the Cantonese opera culture to more people in Thailand."

When teaching his students, Yu will translate the opera lyrics into Thai so that the students can read them out smoothly. He also teaches the students the meaning of the lyrics so that the students can show their expressions and feelings that match the lyrics when they are performing the opera.

"As long as the students are interested in learning, they will have the motivation to keep on teaching."