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Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera originating in southern China’s Cantonese culture. It is popular in Guangdong Guangxi Hong Kong Macau Singapore and Malaysia. Like all versions of Chinese opera it is a traditional Chinese art form involving music singing martial arts acrobatics and acting. 粵劇 (Jyut6 kek6) should not be confused with 越劇 (Yuèjù) the theatre of Zhejiang.