Popular culture of Hong Kong in the second half of the 在下半年香港流行文化.pptVIP

Joylie Chu Prudence Theodora Correia Cherrie Man Janice Yuen Hong Kong was ruled by the British government from 1842 to 1997. Most people in Hong Kong were Chinese, so traditional Chinese culture was prevalent in Hong Kong in the late 19th and 20th century although they were gradually influenced by the western cultures and other Asian cultures like Japan. In this project, we will introduce entertainment and food cultures in Hong Kong in the second half of the 20th century. Introduction Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera . It is also known as “Guangdong Drama”. Most people in Hong Kong were immigrants from Guangdong province, so Cantonese opera was their popular entertainment. Through watching these art performances, they could confirm their cultural identities. Famous opera stars included Yam Kim Fai (任劍輝 ), Pak Suet Sin (白雪仙) and their most popular operas were “Princess As Flower” (帝女花) , “Purple Hairpin” (紫钗记) etc. Cantonese opera Cantonese operas were performed in Theatres like the Lee Theatre( 利舞台), Tai Ping Theatre (太平戲院) and Sunbeam Theatre (新光戲院 ) . Many people enjoyed Cantonese operas at that time, even on television and radio. Cantonese opera remained a firm favourite with the audience. Cantonese opera The MOVIE industry in Hong Kong developed in the late 19th century. But a movie was very EXPENSIVE before the 1950s... and therefore not very popular among ordinary Hong Kong people who were quite poor then. After 10 years, more local movie companies were formed and increase the film production. Gradually, going to the cinema became CHEAPER and MORE POPULAR in Hong Kong. Movies In the 1950s and 1960s, the main themes in Cantonese Movie reflected the hard lives of Hong Kong people. Hong Kong started to develop some light industries. The living conditions of most people were poor and they worked as workers in factories. These movies proved popular among the people and female factory workers. Famou