The Triumphant Return of Cantonese Opera in Los Angeles with the 2025 Talent Expo on August 17

Perfect Harmony Cultural Exchange Association Announces the Triumphant Return of Cantonese Opera in Los Angeles with the 2025 Talent Expo

After a four-year pause, the stage will once again come alive with the color, passion, and artistry of Cantonese opera. The Perfect Harmony Cultural Exchange Association, in partnership with the Chinese Women’s New Life Movement Club of Los Angeles, proudly presents the long-awaited Perfect Harmony Cultural Exchange Talent Expo 2025 on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at the Culture Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles. Admission is free with advance tickets.

This year’s expo is more than a performance—it is a cultural homecoming. Since 2015, Perfect Harmony has nurtured young artists dedicated to preserving and reimagining Cantonese opera, a centuries-old art form recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Once children learning the craft, these performers have grown into high school and college students, stepping into leadership roles as both artists and cultural ambassadors.

“Cantonese opera is not only about heritage—it’s about identity, resilience, and creativity,” said Chairwoman Lulu Yuan during a press conference at TECO Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to see a new generation carrying forward this tradition with such passion.”

The 2025 Talent Expo will showcase beloved excerpts such as The Phantom Union, The Fragrant Sacrifice, and Eighteen Farewells of the Butterfly Lovers. Alongside traditional performances, audiences will experience fresh interpretations, including crossover acts blending Cantonese opera with Western instruments like guitar and violin, a ribbon dance, and a stirring erhu solo.

In addition to stage performances, the expo invites the audience to step into the world of opera with interactive mini-lectures and hands-on workshops. Attendees will learn the meaning behind signature gestures, symbolic movements, and vocal techniques directly from the performers, creating a rare opportunity to connect with the art form.

Featured performers include Anthony Lam (UCLA ethnomusicology major), Emily La, Carissa Yu (incoming Stanford freshman), Chloe Bi, and Melanie Mar. Special guests include Professor King-Kok Cheung, UCLA scholar and advocate for Cantonese language education, and Shenandoah Markos, who will deliver a moving performance of The Purple Hairpin.

“This is not just a show—it’s a bridge between generations and cultures,” said Perfect Harmony CEO Ricci Lam. “We want everyone, whether lifelong opera fans or newcomers, to leave inspired by the beauty and relevance of this art form today.”

Event Details:

• Date & Time: Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Culture Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office 9443 Telstar Ave., El Monte, CA 91731
• Admission: Free with advance ticket reservation

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Join us for a spectacular afternoon where tradition meets innovation, and witness the new generation of artists who are carrying Cantonese opera into the future.

Tickets Contact:

Ms Wong at (626) 823-8213

Organization Website: www.KidsOpera.org