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    Cantonese Opera: Stage Initiation Po Toi Ritual

    By Pinky Toky

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    When performing on a new stage, the Cantonese opera troupe will have to stage a short ritual playlet to initiate the stage, before the actual performance on the first night. The ritual is commonly known as Po Toi or Zae Baak Fu (White Tiger Ritual). The purpose of the ritual is to purge the stage of evil spirits and to pray for the safety of the troupe members.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPinky Toky
    Release dateJun 14, 2013
    ISBN9781301595211
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    Cantonese Opera: Stage Initiation Po Toi Ritual
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    Pinky Toky

    The writer has worked as a Personal Assistant to top management, in both public and private sectors.On retirement 12 years ago, she has started affiliate marketing and online writing. Her articles are on a wide variety of topics, such as those relating to Chinese arts & culture, Feng Shui and Japanese arts & culture.

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