Dialect & ProductsCodes in Cantonese Life

The Guangzhou Museum’s latest exhibition delves into the vibrant world of Cantonese, utilizing everyday objects and local expressions to explore the language’s rich cultural heritage. Through 202 artifacts and interactive displays, visitors can experience the sights, sounds, and sayings that shape Lingnan life—from embroidered slippers to classic Cantonese pop songs. The show highlights how Cantonese reflects the spirit of its speakers: practical, open, and full of charm. Both longtime locals and newcomers can find connection in this immersive journey, discovering Guangzhou’s history, humor, and heart—one phrase, one memory, one story at a time.

September 28, 2025-March 29, 2026
Guangzhou Museum, Zhenhai Tower, No. 99 Zhenhai Lu, Yuexiu Park, Yuexiu 
Source: ThatsGuangzhou