{"id":70808,"date":"2025-10-20T12:19:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T04:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hsu.edu.hk\/?p=70808"},"modified":"2025-10-20T12:19:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T04:19:31","slug":"artshsuhk-the-past-and-presence-of-naamyum-southern-tone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hsu.edu.hk\/en\/artshsuhk-the-past-and-presence-of-naamyum-southern-tone\/","title":{"rendered":"\u30101 iGPS \u2013 Free Performance\u3011Arts@HSUHK – \u201cThe Past and Presence of Naamyum (Southern Tone)\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u201cNaamyum\u201d is a form of Cantonese narrative singing that originated in Guangdong. It was inscribed onto the third batch of the \u201cList of the Representative Items of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage\u201d in 2021, and on the first \u201cRepresentative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong\u201d in 2017. As a cornerstone of Hong Kong\u2019s popular culture in the 1940s and 1950s, its lyrics reflected the social realities of the time, offering a vivid glimpse into the daily lives, customs, and cultural practices of past generations.<\/p>

Arts@HSUHK proudly presents \u201cThe Past and Presence of Naamyum (Southern Sound)\u201d. This captivating Cantonese narrative singing tradition will be performed by Naamyum maestro Professor Yuen Siu-fai, and a talented ensemble of Chinese instrumentalists. Ms Musette Tsang, Creative Director of One Table Two Chairs, will serve as the storyteller, engaging the audience with lively and interactive narration to guide you through the fascinating world of Naamyum.<\/p>

A must-see for lovers of culture and artistic traditions!<\/p>

Date:\u00a0 <\/strong>5 November 2025 (Wed)
Time:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:45 PM \u2013 1:45 PM
Venue:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The Auditorium (D201), 2\/F, Lee Quo Wei Academic Building
Language\uff1a<\/strong>Cantonese
iGPS\uff1a<\/strong>HSUHK students who attend the performance will be awarded 1 iGPS unit.
Reservation\uff1a<\/strong>Please click here<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong> (First come, first served)<\/p>

Free admission. All HSUHK students and staff are welcome!
Enquiries:\u00a0Arts@HSUHK
Email: arts@hsu.edu.hk<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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