Established in Singapore in 1857, Pat Wo Wui Kun has been a vital hub for Cantonese opera. It provides a platform for the showcasing of local and international artists and fosters collaboration and cultural exchange. Even as the number of full-time Cantonese opera artists dwindles, Pat Wo Wui Kun remains committed to preserving and promoting this traditional art.
Through annual performances and international cooperation, our organisation strives to keep the Cantonese opera scene lively. By demonstrating the historical significance and cultural value of the art form, Pat Wo Wui Kun aims to ensure that this timeless tradition continues to flourish.
Date 日期：
29-11-2025（Saturday 星期六）
下午6时半 | 6.30pm
30-11-2025（Sunday 星期日）
下午12时半 | 12.30pm
Address 地点：
Singapore Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre
新加坡牛车水人民剧场
30A Kreta Ayer Road
Singapore 088997
🎟️ Tickets: $50 | $30 | $20
Date 日期：
08-11-2025（Saturday 星期六）
下午2时 | 2.pm
Address 地点：
Pat Wo Wui Kun
新加坡八和会馆
531A Upper Cross St, #03-125, Singapore 051531
www.patwo.sg
入场免费
All are welcome
Pat Wo Wui Kun
新加坡八和会馆
531A Upper Cross St, #03-125, Singapore 051531
5堂课学费：$120 (非会员）/ $100（会员）
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Singapore’s Pat Wo Wui Kun is the oldest Cantonese opera association in existence today, with a history spanning 168 years as of 2025. (*Please refer to the Association’s profile for more details.) Initially known as Liyuan Tang (“Hall of Pear Garden“), it served as a gathering place for Cantonese opera performers and various professions of the trade, similar in function to a guild of master artisans.
Membership in the association used to be restricted in the early days to professional Cantonese opera performers and other personnel within the trade. Back when Cantonese opera was a form of mainstream entertainment for the masses, opera troupes that toured Southeast Asia would use the Association as a base. United by a shared passion for the art form, the performers would contribute a portion of their earnings to the Association whenever they went on tour. The Association also enjoyed the support of community leaders and businessmen among overseas Chinese. As part of an annual occasion to mark the birthday of the patron deity Hua Guang, opera troupes from all over would gather for a grand celebration, a phenomenon that attested to the unequalled status of Pat Wo Wui Kun.
However, with the passage of time, Chinese community leaders, businessmen and other well-wishers among the audience became advanced in age. As the entertainment industry became increasingly diverse, professional Cantonese opera troupes that once toured from one place to another could not longer sustain livelihood the way it used to.
Today, Pat Wo Wui Kun no longer sees itself as a guild for professional artists but serves a more general purpose in promoting Cantonese opera. We welcome everybody interested in the art form to join us. To help enhance knowledge and skills in musical and theatrical aspects of Cantonese opera, the association offers a variety of classes to enthusiasts in Cantonese opera.
Pat Wo Wui Kun offers various benefits to its members, including discounted rates for various courses, live music sessions, tickets to performances, and dinner gatherings.
We warmly welcome you to join our big family of Cantonese opera enthusiasts!
Membership fee is at annual subscription of $24 for ordinary membership and $200 for lifetime membership.
Open to all Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
For any enquiry, please contact 9742 3009 (Kath 郭丽明) or (9023 1333 Sally 刘滿钻).
Pat Wo Wui Kun successfully organised a two-day showcase in July 2024 of professional and amateur Cantonese opera performers from China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Singapore. We would like to our express our sincere gratitude to all performers, onstage and backstage personnel, sponsors, organisations and members of the audience for their contributions in making it a great success!
Wishing everyone good health and happiness!
Chairman, Pat Wo Wui Kun Singapore
James Lau
祝各位安康,愉快!
八和主席
柳德衍
The association began as Li Yuan Tang with address at 58 Upper Chin Chew Street (known colloquially as Tofu Street). Legend has it that back in China the actor Li Wenmao had taken part in uprising against Manchu rule in 1854, leading to the guild organisation Qionghua Huiguan in Foshan being forcibly closed down.
Renowned actor Luo Pinchao, who was trained in Guangzhou, briefly became president of Pat Wo Wui Kun for a year.
Upon the end of World War II, Pat Wo Wui Kun resumed its operations in Singapore. Job titles of the key personnel would henceforth be the president and the general affairs officer.
From 1968 to 1970, the president was Shao Bojun, a disciple of famous actor Bai Yutang. He used to perform with popular Hong Kong actor Luo Jianlang during the 1950s at the amusement parks.
In August 1995, Pat Wo Wui Kun was relocated from 30 to 20A Keong Saik Street. President was He Rongji from 1995 to 2000.
From 2000 to 2022, presidency was held by veteran Cantonese opera artist and Cultural Medallion recipient Joanna Wong JP, BBM.
| Chairman 主席 | : | 柳德衍 |
| Vice Chairman 副主席 | : | 姚锦韶 |
| Secretary-General 秘书长 | : | 龚耀祥 |
| Deputy Secretary 副秘书 | : | 刘满钻，陈伟坚 |
| Office Administrator 座办 | : | 郭丽明 |
| Treasurer 财政 | : | 郭丽明 |
| Communications Officer 文宣 | : | 黄子明 |
Public Relations Officer | : | 高丁仁 |
Auditor | : | 麦三妹 |
Artistic Director | : | 龚耀祥 |
| Committee Member 委员 | : | 刘秀兰， 李金成， 张泽明， 陈漫桦， 胡耀文， 唐惠珍 |
| Permanent Honorary President 永久荣誉会长 | : | 胡桂馨JP, BBM |
| Honorary President 名誉会长 | : | 姚锦韶 |
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| Trustee of Property 产业受托人 | : | 胡桂馨JP, BBM |
531A Upper Cross Street
#03-125 Singapore 051531
