Flying Sleeves: The Grandeur of Chinese Opera

Chinese opera is rich in the heritage of Chinese history.

“ Flying Sleeves – The Grandeur of Chinese Opera” documents this effervescent performance art through 200 pages, suffused with 400 breath-taking images.

This delightful curation of Chinese opera genres showcases the photographic brilliance of Dr. Chua and his team of photographers.

Chinese opera was named a preserved art form by UNESCO (was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – Kunqu opera in 2001, Cantonese or Yueja opera in 2009 and Peking opera in 2010).

As Chinese opera continues to evolve with the times, the author hopes that this book will inspire readers to take a deeper look at this intriguing performance art. DPM Teo Chee Hean pens a foreword for this publication.