"Teochew opera embodies Chaozhou’s soul," says by National Grade II Actor Xu Jiana, inheritor of Teochew opera, who reflects on her lifelong passion amid the art form's challenges. Starting at 15 by chance, she endured rural tours, wooden-stage injuries in the 1990s, driven by her father’s mantra: "Do one thing for a lifetime." Transitioning from performer to teacher at Chaozhou Teochew Opera Training Center, she now trains scarce Xiaosheng (male lead) successors. #teochewopera #livingheritage #

📍#Chaozhou, #Guangdong Teochew #opera performers shine with stunning makeup and graceful movements, bringing stories to life with every gesture and smile. ✨🎭 Their elegance and charm captivate audiences. #TeochewOpera #TraditionalArt #CulturalHeritage | The South

She's 14 - and a Teochew opera artiste. Secondary 2 student Tan Wei Tian has clocked about 50 performances in her 10-year opera career. Story here: http://str.sg/4VeY | The Straits Times

Congratulations to 南华潮剧社 Nam Hwa Opera with the Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award (Organisational)! 🏆💐 Founded in 1963, Nam Hwa Opera (NHO) has grown into one of Singapore’s most prolific Teochew opera companies. Apart from putting up Teochew opera performances of artistic excellence, the organisation also holds numerous workshops and outreach performances to provide greater public access to this art form that makes up the local #SINGAPO人 culture. 🔗 Check out their shows “Who Says