Cantonese opera 'Princess Wencheng' to perform in HK in Oct

The Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Theater's new historical production "Princess Wencheng" will be staged in Hong Kong this Oct. The performance is part of the fourth "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cultural and Arts Festival" and "Guangzhou Cultural Week." Both the singing and spoken parts will feature subtitles in Chinese and English.

The newly adapted Cantonese opera uses the historical narrative of Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, who married into the Tibetan royal family. This adaptation reimagines Princess Wencheng not as a sorrowful figure of diplomatic marriage, but as intelligent, playful, and courageous. It portrays her commitment to her values, pursuit of ideals, and life choices, marking a new era in Han-Tibetan interactions.

Details of "Princess Wencheng" Cantonese Opera:

Performance Dates: Oct. 22 (Tuesday) and 23 (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m.

Venue: Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium

Ticket Prices: Available at HK$180, HK$260, HK$340, and HK$420. Tickets are now on sale at the URBTIX network. Phone bookings can be made by calling 3166 1288.

The programe will feature a creative sharing session and a post-performance talk. Both sessions will be conducted in Cantonese. The creative sharing session will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Oct. 20 (Sunday) at AC1, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Admission is free and online registration is required. Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The post-performance talk will be held after the performance on Oct. 22 (Tuesday).

Discount schemes are available for the programes under the Guangzhou Culture Week (including Grand Chinese Dance Drama "Awakening Lion" by Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre on Oct. 26 and 27), including "Guangzhou Culture Week" package discount, group booking discount and concessionary tickets. Additional early bird discount is available until September 26 for purchasing the above-mentioned programmes through any of the discount schemes. For programe enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7325 or visit the website.

In addition, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will hold the "Guangzhou Culture Week" Programe Exhibition from Oct. 8 to 27 at the Foyer of Sha Tin Town Hall. The exhibition will feature the costumes and props of the Cantonese opera "Princess Wencheng" and dance drama "Awakening Lion". Admission is free. Members of the public are welcome to join on the spot.

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