The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture: Three Treasures
of Lingnan Series is a set of brief and illustrated introductions to
three traditional art forms -- Guangdong opera, Lingnan school of
painting and Guangdong music -- in south China. We hope these three
riveting books, including Love on the Stage, Beauty of Colors and
Cadence of Strings, can attract more overseas readers who love Chinese
and Lingnan culture to explore further their artistic and unique charm
and history. Cadence of Strings: A Little History of Cantonese Music
mainly focuses on the history, soul, heritage, innovation, features and
peak development of Cantonese music. It also tells the story of the
imminent persons in Cantonese music history and introduces the
instruments and classical works of Cantonese music. Since the beginning
of reform and opening up in 1978 and with the rise of China's economy,
Chinese culture has become more and more influential in the world. As an
important part of Chinese culture, Lingnan culture plays a key role and
it manifests itself most notably in art, Cantonese opera, architecture
and food. More and more young people of the overseas Chinese need to
know the root and development of culture of their parents and ancestors.
Moreover, foreigners who are interested in Chinese culture and history
also want to learn this remarkable and robust culture.
