HKMU and the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong sign an MoU to promote Cantonese opera research, promotion and preservation

School of Arts and Social Sciences HKMU and the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong sign an MoU to promote Cantonese opera research, promotion and preservation

HKMU and the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong sign an MoU to promote Cantonese opera research, promotion and preservation

The School of Arts and Social Sciences and the University Library of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong (CAAHK) on 6 December to collaborate in Cantonese opera research, promotion, education and preservation.

Witnessed by Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, HKMU President, and Mr Angus Chan Man-bun, Chief Executive of the CAAHK, the MoU was signed by Prof. Eva Man Kit-wah, Acting Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Mr Owen Tam Man-lik, University Librarian, and Mr Loong Koon-tin, Chairman of the CAAHK. The three parties will launch in-depth exchanges and cooperation in organising activities, exhibitions and student activities to promote Cantonese opera. They will actively cooperate in academic exchanges, arts demonstrations, and the transfer and digitisation of literature and related materials. They will also jointly organise various academic seminars and events on Cantonese opera.

For more details, please visit HKMU News Centre.