Bless This Land – Cantonese Opera Showcase under the Bamboo Theatre at Victoria Park

Bless This Land – Cantonese Opera Showcase under the Bamboo Theatre at Victoria Park

23 Sep (Sat) – 8 Oct (Sun) 2023

Bamboo Theatre at Victoria Park Soccer Pitch no.3

Performing groups: The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong, Dragon and Phoenix Cantonese Opera Troupe, Spring Glory Cantonese Opera Workshop, Golden Dragon Troupe.

The development of Chinese theatre venues is closely linked to folk practices in everyday life, highlights traditional Chinese culture and folk wisdom. Research shows that as early as the Sui Dynasty (581 – 619), bamboo structures were erected in the capital for theatrical performances. They were commonly seen in southern China, with contents that retained the characteristics and styles of baixi (literally ‘hundred types of theatre') shows in the Han and Tang dynasties. They embodied the strong vitality of folk theatre culture. In earlier days, when the suburban areas of Hong Kong were still full of large patches of open spaces, it was common for villages and fishing communities to erect temporary structures for theatrical performances to celebrate festivals and birthdays of deities. During the 1960´s, when urban development took off, bamboo theatres could be found in urban areas to serve as performance venues, and they became a unique spectacle of local culture.

The Chinese title for this activity is a famous line by Lu You (1125 - 1210), a poet of renown in the Song dynasty. He wrote about a prosperous era when people lived well, cultural activities thrived, and performance venues could be found everywhere. The vision fits in well with the format of this Cantonese Opera bamboo-theatre showcase, as it wraps up Chinese Opera Festival 2023 under an iconic Hong Kong bamboo theatre, carrying with it well wishes for peace, prosperity, celebration and joy for Hong Kong.

23.9.2023 (Sat) 2pm

The Imperial Emperor of Heaven Holding Court, Eight Immortals Bestowing Longevity

Conventionally, The Imperial Emperor of Heaven Holding Court is a formulaic playlet performed as a standard stage-opener for matinee shows. Some of the routines adopted include the ‘Peach Blossom routine' and the ‘Sun Moon routine', played out in traditional style. The immortals report to the Imperial Emperor signs of unrest in the mortal world. So the Emperor dispatches a heavenly host to descend from heaven to save the mortals.

Eight Immortals Bestowing Longevity is a set piece in the traditional repertory of Cantonese Opera, the Eight Immortals - Han Zhongli, Lu Dongbin, Zhang Guolao, Cao Guojiu, Tieguai Li, Han Xiangzi, Lan Caihe and He Xiangu come to the Queen Mother of Heaven's birthday party and offer their well wishes.

Blessing by the God of Fortune

This is a set piece which can be found in the stock repertory of many regional theatrical genres of ancient provenance. The wusheng (military male) actor in the martial role of the God of Fortune wears a mask (keeping it in place by biting a small piece of wood on the underside). He holds an official tablet in his hands, delivers flamboyant stylised movements, and ends with a scroll showing words of blessings.

A Fairy Returns Her Son to the Mortal Father

A set piece in the traditional repertory of Cantonese Opera, the six fairies would do a transformation stunt with the ‘flipping the court dress' technique, which shows the fine design and tailoring of the traditional costumes.

Dong Yong sells himself into bondage to give his father a proper burial. The Seventh Fairy is moved and descends to the mortal world to marry him. The Imperial Emperor of Heaven orders her to return to heaven, and husband and wife are separated. Later, Dong earns the honour of Top Scholar, the Emperor lets her descend to the mortal world with her six sisters to give Dong their son.

Main Cast (in stroke order): Yat Dim Hung, Wong Hai-wing, Man Chung-sing, Man Shuet-kau, Chu Siu-yat, Ruan Demin, Song Hongbo, Lui Hung-kwong, Ng Kwok-wa, Lee Ching-yan, Ho Po-wa, Lam Pui-ka, Lin Xinling, Brenda Chiu, Hong Hai, Lau Yu-feng, Hung Yonghui, Chan Yuen-sum, Chan Wing-kwong, Chan Kam-shek, Chan Kei-ting, Yuen Wai-kit, Yuen Sin-ting, Chan Wing-kwei, Cheung Yuen-wan, Cheung Siu-lun, Liang Xiaofei, Leung Fei-tung, Hong Wah, Leung Wai-hong, Leung Kim-ming, Huang Yongjie, Wong Ho-yau, Vong Seng-pan, Wong Ching, Wong Shui-ngan, Fung Choi-wan, Wan Yuk-yu, Zhan Haofeng, Pui Chung-hin, Wan Yiu-sing, Cheng Lai-chong, Kim Lun, Siu Wing-yee, Tse Kin-yip, Kwong Tsz-wong, Tse Hue-ying, Mou Lai-yin, Lam Tin-yau, Law Guk-yee, Luo Yan, King Fa Lui, Doris Kwan, So Premium Jiny

Breaking the Arrow to Become Sworn Brothers

A formulaic play of Cantonese Opera, which includes choreographed fighting scene, breaking and catching the arrow. This formula is commonly adopted in confrontations in battles, often leading to the eventual transformation of foes into friends.

Kuang Ruilong the bandit, is caught in the fight against General Zhang Zhong who is leading an expedition. Losing the fight, Ruilong tries to shoot Zhong with an arrow; however, as Zhong has spared his life once before, Ruilong removes the arrowhead before shooting. Zhong finally persuades Ruilong to surrender. The two foes resolve their animosity and become sworn brothers.

Main Cast: Loong Koon-tin, Song Hungbo

Fan Lihua Executes Her Son

This formulaic play that is also known as Woman Executing Her Son in the traditional repertory of Cantonese Opera. Fan Lihua, the commander-in-chief of the military expedition to the East, instructs her adopted son Xue Yinglong to scout for intelligence from the other camp. Yet Yinglong commits himself to marriage at the Bai's Homestead. Lihua is furious and has Yinglong tied up at the gate of the military camp pending execution. Despite the plea for leniency from the whole family, Lihua is not moved. Xue Dingshan goes to see Yinglong one last time and the two have a tearful farewell. This finally touches the heart of Lihua and she has Yinglong released.

Main Cast: Sun Kim Long, Wan Fai-yin, Wan Yuk-yu, Leung Wai-hong, Vong Seng-pan, Wong Hai-wing

23.9.2023 (Sat) 7:15pm

Green Bamboo Temple

The play adopts the fighting formulaic setting of the Beating the Monk, taken from the Southern School repertory and performed by multiple role types: xiaowu (young military male), hualian (painted face) and wujunhu (five martial arts actors). The senior monk is played by a hualian, the lay younger monk is played by a xiaowu, and the rest of the novice monks are played by the wujunhu.

Dong Hao kills the Emperor with his adopted son Zhang Fengxian. Wang Yun the Imperial Tutor takes Qiu Chan as goddaughter to use her to coax Fengxian to side with him. Fengxian slays Dong Hao, but was chased after by Dong's army and escapes to the Green Bamboo Temple and becomes a monk. Zhao Ru the Crown Prince is rescued by Squire Zheng, who later marries his daughter Yue'e to him. The couple go to the Green Bamboo Temple to make offerings to the deity, where the lustful senior monk locks up the ladies. To save the prince and the ladies, Fengxian barges into the temple, wreaks havoc and eventually kills the monk.

Main Cast (in stroke order): Wang Zhiliang, Wong Hai-wing, Ho Chi-shing, Lui Hung-kwong, Yuen Tak-cheong, Lin Yingshi, Hong Hai, Chan Kim-fung, Tang Mi-ling

24.9.2023 (Sun) 7:15pm

Liulang Executing His Son

Also known as Executing the Son at the Military Gate, this is one of the Eighteen Grand Formulaic Libretti. The entire play is performed in ancient vocal styles and formulaic acting. Deploying all role types, it is a play featuring the wusheng (male martial role). The zuiziqiang sung by Liulang and the muguaqiang sung by the character Mu Gua are both classic vocal melodies.

When Yang Zongbao goes on a scouting mission, he meets Mu Guiying and they get married. Yang Yanzhao (Liulang), father of Zongbao, condemns his act for breaching the martial law. Zongbao is tied at the gate of the military camp to wait for execution. Zongbao's grandmother and the Eighth Prince plead for Zongbao's leniency to no avail. Accompanied by Mu Gua, Mu Guiying goes to see Liulang and offers her precious treasure xianglongmu. Finally Liulang agrees to pardon the death penalty of Zongbao.

Main Cast (in stroke order): Song Hongbo, Lui Hung-kwong, Ng Kwok-wa, Lin Xinling, Wong Ho-yau, Wan Yuk-yu, Sun Kim Long, Cheng Wing-mui, Kwong Tsz-wong, Law Ka-ying

Executing the Duke's Second Brother

This is one of the Eighteen Grand Formulaic Libretti, a traditional play performed in guanhua.

Ruilong and his wife Lady Zhang are separated when they are on the run. Lady Zhang is rescued by Zhang Zhong, and the two become sworn brother and sister. Zhong is ordered to attack the bandits, and persuades Ruilong to surrender, and the two become sworn brothers. Later, Sima Yang the Crown Prince, Ruilong and Zhong become sworn brothers. After ascended the throne, Sima indulges in wine and women. Under influence of the evil concubine, the drunk Emperor has Ruilong executed. On learning the news, Lady Zhang leads the army to surround the imperial capital. The Emperor finally admits his misdeeds and has the concubine executed, while promising that he will make Ruilong's son heir to the throne.

Main Cast (in stroke order): Wong Hai-wing, Wong Chiu-kwan, Ng Chin-fung, Kwok Chun-hang, Leung Siu-ming, Kim Lun

25.9.2023 (Mon) 7:15pm

Redressing Multiple Grievances

This is one of The New Eighteen Libretti of traditional Cantonese Opera. Cai Zhaoguang and Jin Shicai join the army and become sworn brothers. The two win the battle and rescue the Second and the Third Princes. The Third Prince witnesses the bravery of Zhaoguang, he recruits him as Assistant Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. The Second Prince has been coveting the throne for a long time; he marries his daughter to Shicai. Despite already married with Lady Liu, Shicai succumbs to his greed for riches, conceals his marital status and marries again. Shicai conspires with his uncle Zhu Xiongkun to do numerous treacherous things. Xiongkun forces Xiaofeng, the younger sister of Zhaoguang, to be his concubine. Shicai has an affair with the stepmother of Zhaoguang and kills his father. Lady Liu goes to the capital city to find Shicai. Upon knowing the truth, Cuilian the Princess persuades Shicai to admit Liu as his first wife; however, not only that Shicai refuses to do that, he wants to kill both Liu and Xiaofeng. Luckily, Cuilian lets go both of them. The Third Prince has won the war and is returning to court. On his way back to the court, Zhaoguang makes a visit to his home, only to learn the shocking news. On his way to military camp, Zhaoguang runs into Liu and Xiaofeng and learns the truth, so he reports the case to the Third Prince. The Third Prince and Zhaoguang go to the residence of the Second Prince with the troops to search for Shicai and Xiongkun, whom the Second Prince hides in the dungeon. After a round of chasing, Zhaoguang kills Shicai, captures Xiongkun and the Second Prince with the proof of their conspiracy with the enemy. When the whole truth is presented to the Emperor at court, both the Second Prince and his son are sentenced to death, and the grievances of Zhaoguang are finally redressed.

Main Cast (in stroke order): Wang Zhiliang, Man Shuet-kau, Wong Chiu-kwan, Song Hongbo, Lui Hung-kwong, Hong Hai, Kwok Chun-hang, Chong Yuen-sin, Wan Yuk-yu, Zhan Haofeng, Tang Mi-ling, Kim Lun

Artistic Directors: Sun Kim Long (23.9), Law Ka-ying (23-25.9)

Percussion Leader: Ko Yun-kuen

Ensemble Leader: Ko Yun-hung

The running time of each performance is approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes including an intermission of 15 minutes.

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28.9.2023 (Thu) 7:15pm

Prime Minister of Six States

Su Qin lobbies the six states to form an alliance against the powerful State of Qin. After successfully forming the alliance, leaders of the six states agree to appoint Su Qin as their joint prime minister. He is showered with honour and gifts when he returns home in triumphant glory.

Main Cast: Lee Lung, Nam Fung, Leung Wai-hong, To Wing-sum, Fu Shuwang, Liang Xiaofei, Lam Tsz-ching

A Comedy of Mistaken Heroes

To woo Princess Danfeng of Red Flower State, Prince Bai Tongling of White Gold State invades the Yellow Dragon State in a bid to make its Crown Prince Li Hunsu a political hostage to Red Flower State. But Li escapes to a rural district, where he meets a village girl, Jiao Jiao and her lover Pee Wee. Li and Pee Wee somehow mistakenly swap identities before they are both sent to Red Flower State as political hostages. Princess Danfeng falls for Li and wants to make him her consort. Bai hires a killer to make Li disappear. Pee Wee is ready to sacrifice himself on Li's behalf. During the struggle, Pee Wee's three moles on the chest are exposed. On seeing the birth marks, the King of Red Flower State suspects Pee Wee is his son born to a woman whom he met years ago. Li also owns up to his true identity of Crown Prince. The King of Red Flower decides to forge an alliance with Yellow Dragon State and give his daughter's hand to Li. Jiao Jiao acquires immediate royal status when she marries Pee Wee.

Main Cast: Lee Lung, Nam Fung, Leung Wai-hong, Fu Shuwang, Lam Tsz-ching, To Wing-sum

29.9.2023(Fri) 7:15pm

Two Heroic Families

A civil war breaks out in the state of Qi when a feudal lord assassinates the king and seizes the throne. Harbouring the crown prince, General Xia Yunlong and his sister Yunxiang flee to seek refuge at the house of his fiancee, Caifeng. Caifeng is the daughter of Marshal He, who guards the Zhaohe Pass of the state of Wei and from whom Yunlong requests an army to help the crown prince regain the throne. The usurper of Qi orders the arrest of the crown prince. The king of Wei also orders the arrest. Caifeng promises to help but her brother Feihu insists on obeying the king's order. However, the widower Feihu is impressed by Yunxiang's beauty and proposes to the guest; Yunxiang accepts his marriage proposal. They wait for Marshal He's return and his decision to deploy troops.

Main Cast: Lee Lung, Nam Fung, Leung Wai-hong, Liang Xiaofei, Lam Tsz-ching, To Wing-sum

30.9.2023(Sat) 7:15pm

White Rabbit Reunion

Li Sanniang meets and falls for a poor young man, Zhiyuan when her handkerchief is blown to the stable. Fortunately, Li's parents do not look down on Zhiyuan's humble beginnings and give the blessing to their marriage. After Sanniang's parents pass away, Sanniang's brother Hongyi and his wife force Zhiyuan into divorcing and the family eventually splits. Zhiyuan gets hold of a powerful sword and a book on the art of war, leaves Sanniang to pursue other paths. Sanniang has to rely on Hongyi. Sanniang is ill-treated and delivers her son on her own, resorting to biting the umbilical cord off. Hongxin, Sanniang's another brother, feels sorry for her and brings the new born to his father.
Although Zhiyuan attracts Xiuying, the daughter of his commander, he hardly breaks up with Sanniang. Meanwhile, Hongxin brings the baby to Zhiyuan. Years later, Zhiyuan is crowned king and returns to the hometown with his son. The son meets Sanniang but does not know each other. When Zhiyuan gets the news, he visits Sanniang and gives her a golden seal. Knowing their in-law has risen to prominence, Hongyi and his wife attempt to seek reward but are harshly blamed. Sanniang eventually reunites with her family happily.

Main Cast: Lee Lung, Nam Fung, Liu Kwok-sum, Fu Shuwang, Lam Tsz-ching, To Wing-sum

Ensemble Leader: Chan Siu-lung

Percussion Leader: Mai Jiawei

The running time of each performance is approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes including an intermission of 15 minutes.

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1.10.2023 (Sun) 7:15pm

Havoc at Guang Chang Long

Liu Junxian seeks shelter at an inn on a rainy night, and the innkeeper, Chen Xian, gives him a room with barred entrance which is said to be haunted. At first, Junxian is terrified by the ghost of a woman called Liao Xiaoqiao. But she tells him her tragic story: she was deceived and exploited by Zhao Huai'an and his uncle and lost all her possessions, then she was hard pressed by the innkeeper to pay for the rental in arrears. Seeing no way out, she hanged herself. On hearing her story, Junxian decides to help her by taking her to the yamen at night to file her complaint. They are delayed along the way, and when day breaks, her spirit can no longer possess his body to state her case, so he is caned and expelled by the county magistrate. Junxian is not deterred. He goes to the City God Temple to request a pass for Xiaoqiao from the Judge of the Underworld. He then takes her to Huai'an's shop, Guang Chang Long, where she finally avenges herself.

Main Cast: Yuen Siu-fai, Leung Sum-yee, Chan Hung-chun, Wan Yuk-yu, Liang Zhenwen, Chan Kei-ting, Ng Lap-hei, Wong Yuk-wah

2.10.2023 (Mon) 7:15pm

Romance of the Phoenix Chamber

General Yerud Junxiong of the Jurchen Jin in northern China is under order to take his love, Princess Hongluan of the Song, to return to her homeland. They save Ni Xiutian, who has thrown herself into the river. The envoy boat is attacked by pirates. In the chaos, Xiutian is mistaken as the Princess. Hongluan falls into the river, and is saved by Ni Si'an. Ni Si'an takes Hongluan to the Shang Residence. Shang Cunxiao, who becomes top scholar in the civil examination, agrees to let them stay. While Junxiong disguised in another name and comes first in the national martial competition. Junxiong meets Hongluan in the Shang Residence, but Hongluan cannot recognise Junxiong due to her memory lost. Hongluan disguises as a man and translates a letter in foreign language for Prince Di. The Prince is so impressed that he decides to marry his sister to Hongluan. On the wedding night, Xiutian, mistaken as princess, and Hongluan both give birth to a baby in the nuptial chamber. Under the order of Prince Di, Junxiong conducts a trial of this strange case. Junxiong's real identity is revealed, and he is facing punishment from Prince Di. At that moment, Junxiong sings Song of a Barbaric Land which revives Hongluan's memory. The lovers are finally reunited.

Main Cast: Yuen Siu-fai, Leung Sum-yee, Wan Yuk-yu, Chan Hung-chun, Kwok Chun-sing, Chan Kei-ting, Ng Lap-hei, Wong Yuk-wah

3.10.2023 (Tue) 7:15pm

Return from Battle for His Love

In a bid to save his kingdom on the verge of defeat and make it strong enough to compete with neighboring states, King Zhuang of Song devises a cunning plan. He sets a beauty trap by offering his beloved daughter, Princess Caifung, as a prize to attract suitors from the states of Cai, Han, and Zhao in the hope that the marriage would forge a strong political alliance. Notable contenders include Crown Prince Cai from the State of Cai, the indomitable Han Wudi from the State of Han, and the fearless Zhao Wuwei from the State of Zhao. They all embark on a journey to Song to attend the banquet where one among them would be selected as the Princess Consort.

Main Cast: Yuen Siu-fai, Leung Sum-yee, Chan Hung-chun, Wan Yuk-yu, Liang Zhenwen, Ng Lap-hei, Chan Kei-ting, Cheung Kit-ha, Wong Yuk-wah

Artistic Director: Yuen Siu-fai

Coordinator: Barbara Tang

Percussion Leader: Ko Yun-kuen

Ensemble Leader: Ko Yun-hung

The running time of each performance is approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes including an intermission of 15 minutes.

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6.10.2023 (Fri) 7:15pm

Golden Phoenix and Silver Dragon

Qiao Danfeng is a woman of legendary skill and a fine herbalist. But she is at loggerheads with her neighbour, a female quack doctor by the name of ‘Third Aunt' Dai. The Marquis of Huainan, Zhang Zhongchi lost his mother when he was young. Dai sees this as an opportunity for gains and presents herself as his mother. Zhongchi was once betrothed to Sima Jiaotong, but their engagement is shelved. Jiaotong and an aristocrat are secret lovers. When she learns that Zhongchi is coming to propose marriage, she seeks Danfeng's help. Danfeng agrees to take her place to meet with Zhongchi, with the intention of coercing him to break off the engagement. However, upon meeting, the two quickly fall in love. Dai discovers Danfeng's secret and her first thought is to expose her, but on reflection that she is an imposter herself, there is nothing she can do. After many twists and turns, Danfeng and Zhongchi manage to be married.

Main Cast: Loong Koon-tin, Tang Mi-ling, Chan Hung-chun, Lui Hung-kwong, Sun Kim Long, Lam Po-chu, Pui Jun-hin

7.10.2023 (Sat) 7:15pm

The Impetuous Generals

Wen Cuijun, a girl from the State of Chu, is the daughter of a renowned general who falls victim to a conspiracy. Following her father's instructions, she flees to the State of Qi and seeks refuge in the home of Xiao Ming. Liu Xiaotian, a brave general of the State of Qi has fallen in love with Cuijun, while Xiao's daughter Yue'e, is attracted to Xiaotian. Luo Wenlong is a spy who infiltrates the State of Qi to gather military intelligence. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xiaotian seizes the opportunity to express his love to Cuijun and they pledge to be together for life. Unaware of the commitment between the two, Yue'e continues be infatuated with Xiaotian. However, Xiaotian rejects her declaration of love and makes her drunk before he leaves, accidentally leaving behind a paper fan. Wenlong seizes the chance and takes advantage of the intoxicated Yue'e who mistakenly believes that it was Xiaotian. The states of Qi and Chu enter into war, Xiaotian is captured. Cuijun reprimands Xiaotian for his treachery. It is only at this point that Wenlong realises the misunderstanding between them, and confesses that he was the one that defiled Yue'e. Cuijun and Xiaotian make up and are back together as a couple.

Main Cast: Loong Koon-tin, Tang Mi-ling, Chan Hung-chun, Lui Hung-kwong, Sun Kim Long, Lam Po-chu, Pui Jun-hin

8.10.2023 (Sun) 7:15pm

A “Mismatched” Couple

Jia Shanren, a quack doctor, finds an abandoned baby girl named Rufeng, who grows up to be a captivatingly beautiful woman. Prince Zhao and his deputy marshal, Guo Wenlong, are both attracted by her. Between the two, Jia, true to his mercenary nature, prefers the Prince, but Rufeng falls for Wenlong. Jia often offers medical treatments and remedies to the community for free when actually he concocts aphrodisiac wines to help lascivious men in their sexual exploits. One day, Rufeng arranges a celebration banquet to welcome Wenlong. She has mistakenly taken out a bottle of aphrodisiac wine to serve. The two make a pledge that Wenlong would ask his foster uncle to pay a visit to Jia to make a formal proposal of marriage. Rufeng tells Jia that she will not accept the Prince's hand in marriage. Jia then notice the tableware in disarray and realises that they must have taken the medicinal wine by mistake. Rufeng explains that Wenlong would entrust his foster uncle, Lu Gongwang, to propose marriage. After the visit, Lu covertly advises Wenlong that since he has on his hand the character ‘loyal' while Rufeng's hand bears the word ‘chaste', that is proof that they are siblings. He should marry Yu'e, the sister of Prince Zhao, instead. Wenlong is shocked and can only proceed to marry the princess…

Main Cast: Loong Koon-tin, Tang Mi-ling, Chan Hung-chun, Lui Hung-kwong, Sun Kim Long, Lam Po-chu, Pui Jun-hin

Artistic Director: Loong Koon-tin

Percussion Leader: Yau Lung

Ensemble Leader: Pang Kam-shun, Suen Tik-fei

The running time of each performance is approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes including an intermission of 15 minutes.

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Exhibitions

11-24.8

Venue: Foyer Exhibition Area, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

27.8-10.9

Venue: Foyer, Sha Tin Town Hall (Partial Display)

6.9-10.10

Venue: Arts Resources Centre, 10/F Hong Kong Central Library (Partial Display)

Talks

2.9.2023 (Sat) 3pm

*Due to Typhoon Saola, the talk on 'Constructing a Theatre with Bamboo Scaffoldings' will be rescheduled to 20.9.2023 (Wed) at 7:30pm at AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

Constructing a Theatre with Bamboo Scaffoldings
Speaker: Cheung Suet-ying (Bamboo Theatre construction project manager)
Moderator: Sun Kim Long

9.9.2023 (Sat) 3pm

Opera in the Bamboo Theatre - Legacy of Ritualistic Cantonese Opera of Hong Kong
Speaker: Chan Sau-yan

16.9.2023 (Sat) 3pm

Trivia during Performances under the Bamboo Big Top

Speaker: Loong Koon-tin

Moderator: Ip Sai-hung

Venue: AC1, Level 4, Administration Building, Fong Kong Cultural Centre

In Cantonese

Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other Programmes in Support of the Event

23.9 (Sat) 2pm

Azure Seas Cantonese Traditional Theatre - Cantonese Opera Excerpts
Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong Heritage Museum

15.10 (Sun) 2:30-4pm

Behind the Scenes of Cantonese Opera -Stage Manager
Venue: Function Room, 4/F, Ko Shan Theatre New Wing

Please refer to individual programme leaflets or websites for details.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.