Yaumati Theatre
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| Address | 6 Waterloo Road Yau Ma Tei |
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| Owner | Hong Kong Government |
| Operator | Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
| Type | Chinese Opera |
| Capacity | 300 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1930 |
| Closed | 1998 |
| Reopened | July 2012 |
| Rebuilt | 2010-2012 |
| Tenants | |
| Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong | |
| Website | |
| http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/ymtt/en/index.php | |
Yau Ma Tei Theatre (Chinese: 油麻地戲院; Jyutping: jau3 maa3 dei6 hei4 jyun2, sometimes transliterated as "Yaumati Theatre"), once the largest theatre in Kowloon, is located at the junction of Waterloo Road and Reclamation Street, in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong. It is classified as "Grade II Historic Building" It is the only remaining pre-World War II theatre in Kowloon. It was recently converted into a venue for Cantonese opera. Another historical structure, Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market is adjacent to the theatre, across Reclamation Street.
Situated in the south of Kowloon, Yau Ma Tei (traditional Chinese: 油麻地 or 油蔴地) was once a village and is now one of the most historic areas in Hong Kong. Before British rule of Kowloon in 1860, Yau Ma Tei was known in historical documents by the name of Kwun Chung with Tanka fisherman clustering around its beach and bay. Today, after many reclamation attempts by the Hong Kong Government, a harbour still stands which is used for the fishing industry. Yau Ma Tei is also famous for its Typhoon Shelter and seafood dishes which are offered both on and off-shore.
Yau Ma Tei is now known as the part of Hong Kong "where the city never sleeps". The English spelling of Yau Ma Tei has variations such as Yau Ma Ti, Yaumatei, Yaumati or Yau-ma-tee. Part of the Yau Tsim Mong District, the Yau Ma Tei area has its north border at Dundas Street and Mong Kok while Tsim Sha Tsui and Austin share the south border. Victoria Harbour lies at its west, and the hills of Ho Man Tin at its east. Tourists and locals alike come to Yau Ma Tei for bargains at Temple Street night market, Chinese opera singing, and just to have a taste of the abundant cultural atmosphere. Other stalls located on the same street house fortune tellers and palm readers, goldsmiths, and wedding costumes. Aside from the traditional culture, modern structures such as the Broadway Cinematheque at Public Square Street presents Yau Ma Tei's modern culture.
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