Chinese Opera (戏曲/戲曲) is often stereotyped as being for senior citizens, but not anymore today as with the latest technology available on stage by using the LED display with Chinese manique text to help younger generation to understand better of the story of the drama.
The popular form of drama and musical theatre is usually performs in Teochew or Hokkien dialects. The actors and actresses are mostly hired from China wearing colorful costumes, make-up and mask with some acrobatics skill.
The show is held occasionally on every chinese festivals at Semiling town's Opera Hall located just opposite to its one and only Tee Kong Temple (JADE EMPEROR).
Semiling town is located in Kuala Muda district, Kedah and is about 10 km from Sungai Petani town.
Semiling town is located in Kuala Muda district, Kedah and is about 10 km from Sungai Petani town.
Make-up preparations at the back of the stage
Intricate Facial Artworks
Get ready on stage with full costumes
The troops of actors and actresses heading towards
the Tee Kong Temple opposite the Opera Hall
Offering prayers to the Jade Emperor God
Viewing from the Opera Hall, the crowded
Semiling Tee Kong Temple
Semiling Opera Hall
Stage Background Paintings
The Chinese Opera Shows
Intricate Facial Artworks
the Tee Kong Temple opposite the Opera Hall
Offering prayers to the Jade Emperor God
Viewing from the Opera Hall, the crowded
Semiling Tee Kong Temple
