For more than 20 years, I have not been able watch the Cantonese opera during the 7th month festival as they are not easily find in Penang like 2 decades ago. Finally, this year, I read about an article on the Cantonese opera which now believed to be the only one in Penang during this festival, and found out its venue. In fact, I am quite lucky to be there as it is their last night of performance. According to the article, this troupe which is from Kuala Lumpur, has been performing since WW2 and now most of the artists are into their 60s and 70s. Hope I will be able to catch more of the Cantonese opera next year.
As the main intention of the opera is for its 'visible audience' during the ghost festival, there are a few rows of empty 'VIP' seats in front of the stage which are reserved for the 'good brothers and sisters'
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