Weekend for the arts: 'Chinese Opera' exhibition, 'No Jit?' roundtable, 'Outside-In' show


A view of the costume exhibits at the newly-opened 'Chinese Opera' exhibition at Muzium Negara in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Art Chen

The newly opened Chinese Opera Exhibition: An Introduction And A Remembrance at Muzium Negara in Kuala Lumpur takes visitors into the vivid world of traditional Chinese opera – with its legendary tales, striking costumes, delicate props, and timeless music.

This special showcase is a collaboration between Muzium Negara and the Pat Woh Association Malaysia, a KL-based group known for preserving and promoting Cantonese opera.

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