The facade of the Xiqu Centre under construction. Photo: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
The facade of the Xiqu Centre under construction. Photo: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority

Hong Kong Chinese opera centre looks like woman’s private parts, as well as its name sounding like word for them in Cantonese

There was sniggering when Chinese opera venue at Hong Kong arts hub was named Xiqu Centre, given Putonghua word sounds in Cantonese like word for a woman’s private parts - now photos show entrance that looks like them

The facade of the Xiqu Centre under construction. Photo: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
The facade of the Xiqu Centre under construction. Photo: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
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