Episode 36: Acrobatics: Sau Ha Teaching Materials (2 ) Getting on and off a Sedan Chair, Get Going, Ritual, Snake walk, Birds Flying Out from Water

In Cantonese opera, there are a lot of virtual performances. In this episode, we will demonstrate getting on and off a Sedan Chair,. In traditional Cantonese opera performances, there are often scenes of martial arts fighting. The band will play the Paizi of "Dianjiangchun" (點降唇) and "Xiaokaimen" (小開門) to match with the Paai Coeng to show the flag of sacrifice by performers. After the flag is shown, the generals will march in circles before exiting the stage and move towards backstage around the costume box. By this time, the enemies will march in from the other side and join the fights. In traditional Cantonese opera, this is known as "Snake walk". Cantonese opera attach importance to Pai coeng . Actors who play key roles are often accompanied by many supporting roles as they first appear on the stage. In this episode, we will demonstrate Wo Fa Chut Shui 禾花出水 (Birds Flying out from the Water). By doing so, we can enjoy a scene where the key role makes an important appearance.