Chinese opera: John Huang, left, and Yan Yan Cheng wear elaborate costumes for performances by the Chinese Opera Group during New Year celebrations

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Chinese opera: John Huang, left, and Yan Yan Cheng wear elaborate costumes for performances by the Chinese Opera Group during New Year celebrations

Date2/6/1997

Names

Eglinton, Rick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Chinese opera: John Huang; left; and Yan Yan Cheng wear elaborate costumes for performances by the Chinese Opera Group during New Year celebrations.

Subject

Chinese New Year

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001891F

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