Cultural Engagement
Introductory and exploratory activities onBeijing Opera and theart of storytelling
Several workshops are funded by the
Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications
The joy lies in sharing. Our role is to reach out to the audience to help them interpret, understand, and appreciate what they see. That is why cultural outreach workshops are at the very heart of our approach: it’s not just about putting on a show, but about opening a door, creating a living bridge between our art and young people. It is in this spirit of exchange and sharing that our team designs all of its programs.
CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT YOUTH WORKSHOP
Immerse Yourself in the World of Beijing Opera
A living art form, listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Audience: All ages, ages 8 and up
Duration: 60 mins
Listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Beijing Opera transcends all boundaries between art forms. Our workshop features a short live performance, insights to help you better understand this art form, and an introduction to its movements so you can experience it from the inside.
Are you a school? This workshop is subsidized by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications.
CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT FAMILY WORKSHOP
Celebrate Chinese New Year
A Journey to the Heart of the Spring Festival!
Audience: All ages, ages 6 and up
Duration: 45 - 60 min
Every year, the Lunar New Year brings together millions of people. But how is this festival, the most important of all, actually celebrated? Discover its origins through a well-hidden legend, then celebrate it the Chinese way with a Beijing opera performance.
CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT YOUTH WORKSHOP
The Art of Speaking with Confidence
Audience: All ages, ages 6 and up
Duration: 45 - 60 min
Would you like your children to develop a love of books while learning to express themselves with confidence? This series of fun workshops offers a supportive and reassuring environment, ideal for helping young people grow and thrive.
Are you a school? This workshop is subsidized by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications.
CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
A Word, a Gesture, a Whole World
Audience: Workshop for adults
Duration: 60 mins
This workshop invites participants to discover Pingshu (评书), an ancient Chinese oral storytelling art form, to understand its mechanics, and to learn the fundamental storytelling techniques of Chinese narrative.
Are you a school? This workshop is subsidized by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications.
CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Atelier de contes et de l’art oratoire, l'art Pingshu
From age 6
Duration: 45 - 60 min
Les participants auront l’occasion de découvrir Pingshu, un art de conter à la chinoise datantde plus de 2000 ans.