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Actor Loong Koon Tin dressed as US President Donald Trump acts on stage during a Cantonese opera “Trump, The Twins President” on February 1, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. The Sunbeam Theatre, a cornerstone of Hong Kong's Cantonese opera scene for over 53 years, is set to close its doors on March 3, 2025, following its acquisition by the Island Evangelical Community Church. This closure has sparked deep emotional responses from the local community and artists, who view it as a significant loss to the cultural landscape, highlighting ongoing concerns about the preservation of Cantonese opera amid dwindling audiences and support for the arts. The theatre was famous for staging a wide variety of performances, including political satire. (Photo by Billy H.C. Kwok/Getty Images)
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