The HeArt Touch Charity Foundation (The HeArt), Honorary Director of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Foundation, hosted the 6th “Cantonese Opera Workshops: Mastering Cultural Context and Vocal Skills Graduation Showcase & Artists Fun Day” on 9 September 2026 at the Tsang Chan Sik Yue Auditorium on campus. Held with the staunch support of the HKBU Foundation, the event featured as guest performers renowned Cantonese opera artists Mr. Liang Xiaoming and Ms. Tang Mi Ling. They shared the stage with 60 graduates of the “Cantonese Opera Workshops” organised by the HKBU School of Continuing Education (SCE).

The event met with an enthusiastic response, attracting a full house of nearly 400 guests and participants. Officiating guests included Mrs. Fanny Hau, Founder and Chairman of The HeArt; Dr. Una Tang, donor of the SCE Cantonese Opera Promotional Scheme and Honorary Director of the HKBU Foundation; Mr. Cheong Pui Kuong, Honorable Vice Chairman of The HeArt; Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; and Mr. Paul Lee, Academic Coordinator of Continuing and Professional Education Division, SCE. Ms. Yoki Chan and Mr. Ken Tsui, Members of the HKBU Foundation, were also present to extend their support.

The “Cantonese Opera Workshops” aim to deepen public understanding of Chinese culture and traditional opera, encourage the study of Cantonese opera and contribute to the preservation of this treasured cultural heritage. Supervised by Mrs. Fanny Hau, the short course covers the historical background, evolution, and cultural significance of Cantonese opera while also offering training in basic vocal techniques. Through this promotional initiative, The HeArt hopes to sustain the community’s passion and support for local traditional culture, enabling people of all ages and backgrounds to access, learn, and appreciate Cantonese opera, thereby injecting new vitality into this art form.