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Children keep Cantonese opera alive in Hong Kong

Cantonese opera is a centuries-old art form found in southern China. SCMP went behind the stage of an all-children Cantonese opera group to see how these performers ­– some as young as 10 years old – are keeping the cultural heritage alive.

(Photo: SCMP's Jonathan Wong)

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