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Launch of Research & Development Project on Kunqu at The University of Hong Kong

18 May 2007

 

Kunqu, which is named as the mother of all kinds of Chinese Qu (opera), has been classified by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as intangible world heritage since 2001.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is to launch the world's first comprehensive project for Kunqu's archive, research and promotion. The Project will be headed by internationally renowned scholar Professor Pai Hsien-yung.

Members of the press are cordially invited to attend the following Kunqu events at HKU:

1. Launch of Research & Development Project on Kunqu

Date: May 22, 2007 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Venue: Global Lounge, G/F, Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre, HKU
Officiating Guests:
- Internationally renowned scholar Professor Pai Hsien-yung
- HKU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Lee Chack Fan

2. School of Chinese 80th Anniversary Lecture Series 2007 by Professor Pai Hsien-yung

Title: A Cultural Phenomenon Engendered by a Youthful Rendition of the "The Peony Pavilion" -- The Cultural Impact of the Performances of the Play in Western US
Date: May 21, 2007 (Monday)
Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU

For enquires, please contact Ms Denise Wong, Manager (Media) at 2859-2600; or Ms Jo Fan, Development & Alumni Affairs Office at 2241-5934.