Yau Ma Tei Theatre

Yau Tsim Mong Tour

Yau Ma Tei Theatre

Kowloon Hong Kong

Created By: Bobo

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It was built in 1930. Yau Ma Tei Theatre is the only surviving pre-World War II theatre in Kowloon District. The Theatre ceased operation in July 1998. It was accorded as a Grade 2 historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board in the same year. previously it was the largest theatre in the Kowloon area. Yau Ma Tei Theatre was officially opened on 17 July 2012, designated for promoting Chinese opera activities, in particular Cantonese opera.
Its characteristic features include the two pillars at the front entrance, the Chinese pitched roof, and the Art Deco façade.
In this day and age, the venue is equipped with performing and rehearsal facilities to encourage and support the budding and upcoming Cantonese opera troupes. We hope people who join the tour can have a wonderful experience in watching a chinese opera show.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Yau Tsim Mong Tour


 

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