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SUMMARY:The Great Solar System Adventure! 3D
DESCRIPTION:Hang on tight as “The Great Schiaparelli” in the 3D Dome Show The Great Solar System Adventure! 3D blasts you through the cosmos in his magical orrery! During the voyage\, you will dodge Mercury’s extreme day-night temperature swings\, escape Venus’s deadly high-pressure atmosphere\, and make a thrilling landing on Mars’s rugged surface. Next\, you will experience Jupiter’s lightning storms\, travel through Saturn’s magnificent rings\, visit the sideways-spinning Uranus\, and confront the raging winds of Neptune. \nThe Great Schiaparelli uses his witty and vivid commentary to reveal the mysteries of each planet and Sun’s incredible power. Can this bold yet careful tour leader bring everyone safely home through all the dangers ahead? \nShow Schedule :\nMonday\, Wednesday to Friday: 2:00pm and 6:30pm\nSaturday\, Sunday and public holiday: 12:30pm and 5:00pm \nPlace: Space Theatre\, Hong Kong Space Museum\nShow Duration: 25 minutes\nLanguage: Sessions at 6:30pm on Monday and Thursday (except public holiday) are in English. All other sessions are in Cantonese.\nAudience can also select the following languages with the multi-channel headphone system: Cantonese\, Putonghua and English \nTicketing: Advance booking up to one week\nTickets are available at all URBTIX outlets\nURBTIX Internet Ticketing : www.urbtix.hk (The system will be updated at 10:00 am daily)
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/the-great-solar-system-adventure-3d/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Space Museum\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,Cinema
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pop culture is born out of creativity and imagination\, which ushers the public into a cultural space where reality is interwoven with illusion\, and turns the impossible into the possible. \nHong Kong’s pop culture exudes a character of immense versatility and boundless ingenuity. It is a culture that evolves and radiates its own distinct brilliance through a continuous cycle of inheritance\, circulation\, fusion and breakthrough. \nWith “Beyond Fantasy” as its theme\, the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2026 explores how different forms of creativity interact to shape the unique landscape of Hong Kong’s pop culture with a diverse array of exciting programmes such as stage performances\, thematic exhibitions\, film screenings\, and library and outreach activities. There will be dialogues between the erhu and the ensemble\, a fusion of film and pop music\, fantastical romance captured in light and shadow\, and whimsy woven into words to let the audience savour our pop culture’s spirit of innovation and its power to transcend boundaries. \nThe fourth edition of the Hong Kong PCF will return in April following its resounding success in previous years. It will present approximately 20 programmes and over 120 events\, including stage performances\, film screenings\, thematic exhibitions\, library programmes and outreach activities. This year\, the PCF will continue to join audiences and local creators in going “Beyond Fantasy”\, crossing boundaries within everyday rhythms and inspiring the limitless possibilities of pop culture. \nFull programme HERE: https://www.pcf.gov.hk/en/programmes/
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-pop-culture-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Various locations\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:[PCF2026] Outdoor Installation Pop Unboxed
DESCRIPTION:Co-curated with the Hong Kong Design Institute under the VTC Group and led by a new generation of visionary designers\, this exhibition employs “beyond fantasy” creativity to deconstruct the multifaceted dimensions of Hong Kong’s pop culture through the lenses of music\, fashion\, spatial design\, comics and original IP creations. \nThe exhibition features four themed showcases that invite you to experience both heritage and innovation. Highlights include a newly created “Ten Brothers” Art Toy IP inspired by the classic folktale\, paired with original comics showing how traditional characters can be reimagined as contemporary designer collectibles. You can also step into a cinematic neon “check-in” zone that recreates the iconic glow of Hong Kong’s streets for photo-worthy memories. By exploring a series of boutique-style window displays\, you can discover surreal avant-garde fashion that translates fantasy film elements into contemporary design. The experience is completed with a curated showcase of vinyl record covers from legendary female singers across generations\, presented alongside the boundary-pushing works of a virtual singer\, sparking a cross-temporal auditory collision.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/pcf2026-outdoor-installation-pop-unboxed/
LOCATION:Piazza\, Hong Kong Cultural Centre\, 10 Salisbury Road\, Tsim Sha Tsui\, Kowloon\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260529T023855Z
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SUMMARY:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence – Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province
DESCRIPTION:The Tang dynasty\, celebrated as a golden age in Chinese history\, had Chang’an as its magnificent metropolis. Its openness was the culmination of earlier developments\, from Wei\, Jin and Northern and Southern dynasties’ integration policies to Sui’s military achievements. \nThe exhibition features a selection of over 165 sets of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong. Visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties\, journeying from the gloom of Wei\, Jin and Northern and Southern dynasties into the brilliance of Chang’an. The exhibition highlights the grandeur of Tang dynasty\, characterised by its openness\, innovation and vitality\, optimism and confidence\, while also unveiling the commercial and military ties to Hong Kong during the era. \nThe exhibition is the third programme of the General History of China Series\, which is co-presented by the Hong Kong Museum of History and Chinese Culture Promotion Office. The series introduces the significant periods of Chinese history in chronological order from the earliest Xia\, Shang and Zhou dynasties to modern times\, giving the audiences a more concrete understanding of the development and continuity of Chinese history and culture as well as the course of historical development of China. \nJointly presented by Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration\nSolely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/prosperity-and-magnificence-civilisation-of-the-sui-and-tang-dynasties-in-shaanxi-province/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Museum of History\, 100 Chatham Road South\, Tsim Sha Tsui\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270413
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SUMMARY:WoW! Hong Kong Design Series II - East-West Design Reflections: Haven Collection's Ming Furniture and a Century of Chair Play
DESCRIPTION:The Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) is staging the WoW! Hong Kong Design Series II – East-West Design Reflections: Haven Collection’s Ming Furniture and a Century of Chair Play exhibition starting from May 24 to April 12\, 2027. Guest-curated by renowned local designer and artist Mr Freeman Lau\, the exhibition showcases a series of Ming furniture treasures from local collector and owner of the Haven Collection\, Dr Lau Chu-pak\, paired with artistic chairs from the HKHM’s collection as well as iconic works of modern furniture design. It explores the profound influence of Ming furniture as a cultural symbol of China and its ongoing dialogue and transformation within contemporary design. \nThe WoW! Hong Kong Design Series exhibition programme\, launched in 2024\, aims to highlight the creativity and vision of local designers by showcasing items from the museum’s design collections alongside specially selected works of international distinction. For this second exhibition in the series\, titled East-West Design Reflections\, renowned Hong Kong designer Freeman Lau has been invited as the guest curator to explore the enduring status of Ming furniture as a cultural symbol of China\, and its ongoing influence on contemporary design. \nThe exhibition pairs classic pieces from the Haven Collection of Ming fine wood furniture with artistic chairs from the Hong Kong Heritage Museum’s collection as well as iconic works of modern furniture design\, to generate in-depth conversations between past and present. The craftsmanship on display ranges from traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery to cutting-edge 3D-printing techniques\, and the materials from precious Chinese rosewood to eco-friendly upcycled resources. Bridging East and West and pairing tradition and innovation\, the exhibition traces the origins and evolution of Chinese furniture design\, in the process revealing the refined aesthetics and masterful workmanship of Ming furniture and its continuing influence across eras and cultures. \nA series of talks will be held during the exhibition\, inviting audiences to explore the craftsmanship and design of Ming furniture and to examine how Chinese culture is deeply rooted in everyday life and has shaped the evolving aesthetics of everyday objects over the past century. \nThe exhibition is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information\, please visit https://www.ccpo.gov.hk/en.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/east-west-design-reflections-haven-collections-ming-furniture-and-a-century-of-chair-play/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Heritage Museum\, 1 Man Lam Rd\, Sha Tin\, Sha Tin\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Design,Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong ICH Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong ICH Month 2026\, under the theme “ICH Around Town”\, presents a diverse range of programmes. Celebrating the city’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)\, Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture Light Show features a horse-themed light projection onto the exterior of the Hong Kong Space Museum. Through multi-dimensional presentations\, the performance will showcase the rich historical and cultural significance of horses as depicted in artefacts and artworks\, as well as the underlying essence of ICH. \nAnother highlight is the ICH Highlight Tours\, which lead participants into local communities to explore ICH-related traditional craftsmanship or other items. Covering eight districts and nine thematic routes\, these field trips offer diverse and enriching experiences. The Kowloon City tours focus on ICH items related to the Chiu Chow community\, such as Chiu Chow food making technique\, while the Yau Tsim Mong tours explore traditional craftsmanship preserved in urban settings\, such as steamer making technique. In the North District\, the tours highlight the rich clan culture of New Territories villages\, featuring events like the Jiao Festival of Sheung Shui Heung to demonstrate how ICH sustains clan ties. Plenty of other districts await discovery\, with specially curated routes arranged in Sham Shui Po District and Wan Chai District (Happy Valley) designed for tourists to experience the richness and diversity of local ICH and its cultural essence. \nExtending beyond the city centre\, Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 also brings these traditions to Hong Kong International Airport through engaging displays and live demonstrations of Hong Kong-style milk tea making technique. \nMore information on: https://www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/hk_ich_month_2026.html
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-ich-month-2026/
LOCATION:Various locations\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260529T022410Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Festival — Showcase of Peking Opera Actors in Full Armour Roles
DESCRIPTION:Leading wusheng (military male) heavyweights from four major Peking Opera troupes assemble unprecedentedly in Hong Kong to flex their muscles in three fascinating programmes. Celebrated as ‘the foremost wusheng of our time’\, Xi Zhonglu joins Wei Xuelei of the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing and Chen Lin of the Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company to set the stage with The Battle at Changbanpo and The Incident at Hanjin Crossing\, spectacular works that capture the heroic spirit of the Three Kingdoms. Wang Xilong from the Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company\, elaborates his military painted-face role in two iconic works. Wang Daxing from the Tianjin Peking Opera Theatre demonstrates valour of the fully armoured role in The Pulley\, while Lu Meng of the Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theatre presents the dynamic close-combat style in Seven for a Righteous Cause. \nThe wusheng (martial male) within the sheng role type of Peking Opera can broadly be divided into two subtypes: changkao and duanda.  Changkao wusheng wear full armour and thick-soled boots\, portraying commanding generals such as Guan Yu and Zhao Yun with dignified bearing alongside combat techniques.  Duanda wusheng\, by contrast\, wear fitted costumes and light footwear\, depicting heroic fighters through agile\, swift\, and acrobatic movements.  Three mainstream stylistic schools of wusheng personae emerged towards the turn of the 20th century: the Yu (Jusheng) school was fierce and maverick\, pioneering in adopting painted-face outlook for warriors; the Li (Chunlai) school was renowned for acrobatic tumbling and nimble physicality; and the Huang (Yueshan) school combined virtuosic singing with beard technique.  Later\, the Yang (Xiaolou) and Gai (Jiaotian) schools rose to prominence — celebrated respectively as ‘Northern Yang’ and ‘Southern Gai’— shaping the modern aesthetics of wusheng artistry. \nProgramme Details \n26/6 7:30pm\nLin Chong on the Run\, The Battle at Changbanpo and The Incident at Hanjin Crossing  \nLin Chong on the Run is a well-known Peking Opera featuring duanda wusheng roles\, with equal emphasis on vocals and acting.  Zhao Hongyun from the Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company successfully conveys the derring-do spirit of a Water Margin hero and the desolation of a fallen warrior.  The Battle at Changbanpo and The Incident at Hanjin Crossing showcase scenes of combats from the Three Kingdoms\, performed by a succession of wusheng actors.  Acclaimed master Xi Zhonglu\, hailed as today’s foremost wusheng\, commands the stage as Guan Yu with impressive manoeuvres of courage\, valour and composure.  Wei Xuelei of the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing and Chen Lin of the Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company share the portrayal of Zhao Yun\, dazzling with their epic warfare feats.  The two-part programme contrasts melancholic solitude with all-out combats\, demonstrating the dynamic range of martial artistry in Peking Opera. \n27/6 7:30pm\nThe Pulley\, Wu Song Checking in at the Inn\, Rescuing His Sister at the Bright Sun Mansion \nThe Pulley is regarded as a touchstone of wusheng mastery\, constituting to generations of skilled virtuosi each with their respective style.  In this programme\, Wang Daxing\, a Class One Performer of the Tianjin Peking Opera Theatre\, demonstrates his formidable command of challenging routines such as qiba\, extended combat\, and ‘overturning the pulleys’ technique in his portrayal of General Gao.  The acclaimed Wu Song Checking in at the Inn of the Gai school features Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company rising star Lu Jialiang\, whose agile movements bring humour and vitality to the piece.  In the masterpiece Rescuing His Sister at the Bright Sun Mansion of the Li (Huiliang) school\, Class One Performer Wang Xilong’s martial choreography is outstanding in portraying the spoilt-brat Gao Deng with striking poses.  All three works reveal the diversity and stylistic brilliance of wusheng traditions in Peking Opera. \n28/6 2:30pm\nZhong Kui Marrying His Sister Off\, Seven for a Righteous Cause\, At the Crossroads\, On Iron Cage Mountain \nRefined by master Li Huiliang\, Zhong Kui Marrying His Sister Off has become a signature wusheng piece combining singing\, line delivery\, and martial choreography.  Wang Xilong\, inheritor of the Li school\, captures the role’s delicate balance of humour and poignancy.  Both Seven for a Righteous Cause and At the Crossroads are classics of the Gai school.  In the former\, Class One Performer Lu Meng of the Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theatre leads a dynamic ensemble\, embodying the gallant spirit of outlaw heroes through vigorous martial choreography.  The latter features Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company performers Hao Shuai and his long-time partner Hao Jie\, who are amongst the most celebrated comic-action duets playing wusheng and wuchou (martial comic) roles.  On Iron Cage Mountain is a major painted-face wusheng showcase\, while Xi Zhonglu closes the evening as General Jiang Wei\, with his commanding presence and dazzling combat sequences.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/showcase-of-peking-opera-actors-in-full-armour-roles/
LOCATION:Grand Theatre\, Hong Kong Cultural Centre\, 10 Salisbury Road\, Tsim Sha Tsui\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Opera
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Drama "The Code of The Dynasty" by Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:The grand city scenes depicted in the famous ancient painting Along the River During Qingming Festival are used as the stage play’s plot and are instrumental in unfolding the mysterious happenings in the ‘Plum Boat Case’ and ‘Eight Scholars Case’. Based on Ye Wenbiao’s novel The Code of The Dynasty\, the work reveals the inner conspiracies among scholarly officials evolving behind the harmonious façade during the Northern Song dynasty. The narrative elaborates how the protagonist\, Zhao Buyou\, investigates the underlying mysteries. Filled with twists and excitement\, the play is also unique in showcasing its exquisite aestheics of the prosperous era. This is the first time for Hong Kong audiences to experience this grand visual feast. \nPlaywright: Ma Nan\nDirector: Wang Junye\nMain Cast: He Ping\, Wang Weishuai\, Li Yuqing\, Guo Lin\,  Lyu You\, Wang Yenong\, Zhang Shan\, Bai Zhuoming\, Li Yitong\, Tang Yize\, Zhang Dayu \nIn Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles.\nThe performance will run for about 2 hours and 45 minutes including a 15-minute intermission. \nDates and time \n2026/07/03FRI07:30PM\n2026/07/04SAT07:30PM\n2026/07/05SUN02:30PM
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/chinese-culture-festival-2026-drama-the-code-of-the-dynasty-by-shanghai-dramatic-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Concert Hall\, Hong Kong Cultural Centre\, 10 Salisbury Rd\, Tsim Sha Tsui\, Hong Kong\, Yau Tsim Mong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Theatre & Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260619T173747Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Journeys to the West: Cinematic Dialogues Across Time
DESCRIPTION:Riding on the Chinese Culture Festival 2026’s theme of Legends\, the Hong Kong Film Archive proudly presents the screening programme Journeys to the West: Cinematic Dialogues Across Time as a tribute to the golden age of the Sui-Tang dynasties. Featuring three pairs and a total of six film classics with distinct styles\, the programme guides audiences through the aesthetics of adaptations across different eras. \nThe opening screening will feature the Hong Kong Film Archive’s newly 4K digitally restored versions of A Chinese Odyssey Part One—Pandora’s Box and A Chinese Odyssey Part Two—Cinderella (1995). Lau’s rampant imagination not only matches the caliber of Stephen Chow’s masterful performance but also infuses Mo Lei Tau (nonsensical) humour with touching elements of romance\, making the two films enduring classics in Hong Kong comedy cinema. \nLooking back to the 1960s\, The Monkey Goes West and Princess Iron Fan (1966) by Shaw Brothers showcase the production capabilities and special effects standards of major film studios at the time. The films also incorporate huangmei diaosinging that blends perfectly with early special effects during the era. \nThe Monkey King (2014) and The Monkey King 2 (2016) by Soi Cheang employ advanced CGI to enhance Hong Kong-style action design\, redefining battle sequences amidst visual spectacles and infusing traditional tales with modern values. \nFrom Xuanzang’s real-life journey to the mythological gods and demons of the Ming Dynasty and onward to the flourishing diversity of Hong Kong cinema\, Chinese culture remains enduring and vibrant to this day through constant dialogue and innovation. Welcome to this exciting journey and cinematic dialogue where you can experience the timeless charm of Journey to the West on the silver screen!
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/chinese-culture-festival-2026-journeys-to-the-west-cinematic-dialogues-across-time/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Film Archive\, 50 Lei King Road\, Sai Wan Ho\, Eastern\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Cinema,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:Resonance of Strings and Harmonics: Guqin Recital by Yao Gongbai
DESCRIPTION:Guqin embodies the essence of over 3\,000 years of Chinese cultural tradition.  This concert features a special recital by Yao Gongbai\, among the first batch of representative inheritors of the art of guqin as an Intangible Cultural Heritage at the national-level\, who has devoted nearly 70 years to the instrument.  Of the eight selected works spanning the Ming and Qing dynasties\, four originate from the earliest extant guqin tablature collection\, Shenqi Mipu (1425)\, and were reconstructed through deciphering historical guqin tablature by Yao’s father\, Yao Bingyan.  A particular highlight is the world premiere of Flowing Water from Zhifa Huican Quejie (1821).  This version marks its transition from poetic abstraction to musical realism\, and sheds light on the fascinating history underlying the 1977 version of Flowing Water being launched into outer space by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). \nProgramme: \nLamenting the Past and Autumn Thoughts at Dongting Lake\nHigh Mountain\nMoon and Pavilion & Longing in the Mountains\nDa Hu Jia\nDialogue Between the Fisherman and the Woodcutter\nPure mind\nFlowing Water\nGuangling San
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/resonance-of-strings-and-harmonics-guqin-recital-by-yao-gongbai/
LOCATION:Theatre\, Hong Kong City Hall\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260604T090129Z
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SUMMARY:Dance x Multimedia Work Helix by Yan Xiaoqiang
DESCRIPTION:Choreographer Yan Xiaoqiang combines multimedia and innovative design to create a visionary performance where tradition and technology meet. With the artistry of outstanding dancers\, the work unfolds a poetic dialogue of ‘yin and yang\, reality and virtuality’. Inspired by the DNA double helix and the Tang dynasty mural Fuxi and Nüwa\, the choreography is rooted in the spiralling dynamics of Chinese dance. It captures the essence of  ‘rhythmic vitality that spirals without end’ —to explore the origins and continuity of life\, while metaphorically reflecting the inheritance and evolution of Chinese cultural genes. In a hyper-accelerated digital age\, let’s enjoy an evocative theatre experience\, where body and technology\, spirit and science converge. \nArtistic Director and Choreographer: Yan Xiaoqiang*\n*With the kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts \nRecommended for ages 6 or above. \n10 – 11/7(FRI – SAT) 8pm*\n11– 12/7(SAT – SUN) 3pm\n*with post-performance meet-the-artist session
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/dance-x-multimedia-work-helix-by-yan-xiaoqiang/
LOCATION:The Turns\, East Kowloon Cultural Centre\, 60 Ngau Tau Kok Rd\, Jordan Valley\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260619T174203Z
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SUMMARY:International Arts Carnival 2026 Opening Programme: Starchitects by Motionhouse (UK)
DESCRIPTION:What happens when five kids run out of games to play? They shoot for the moon! \nIn Starchitects\, five friends unleash their boundless creativity\, turning cardboard boxes into aeroplanes\, launchpads and rockets. They soar\, tumble and leap across a universe of volcanic planets\, shooting stars and infinite space in a breathtaking spectacle of aerial acrobatics and dance-circus choreography. They meet the moon fairies\, a giant green alien and the fearsome lava king\, before finding their way back home. \nPowered by Motionhouse’s signature technical innovation\, stunning digital projections transform the stage into a living cosmos\, seamlessly integrating physical and digital effects in sync. Named Best Family Arts Activity at the UK’s Fantastic for Families Awards\, Starchitects will bring a dazzling adventure of colour\, acrobatics\, dance and digital spectacle unlike anything you have ever seen. No wonder audiences aged 3 to 70+ across the UK are left breathless! \nStarchitects is created in association with Bluestone National Park Resort\, supported by Warwick Arts Centre. \nMotionhouse is supported by Arts Council England with additional support from Warwick District Council and is a Birmingham Hippodrome Associate Company. \n2026.07.10 – 11 (Fri – Sat) 7:30pm\n2026.07.11 – 12 (Sat – Sun) 3pm \nMeet-the-Artist session after each performance
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/iac-2026-opening-programme-starchitects-by-motionhouse/
LOCATION:The Hall\, East Kowloon Cultural Centre\, 60 Ngau Tau Kok Rd\, Jordan Valley\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fairs & Festivals,Theatre & Circus
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
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SUMMARY:International Arts Carnival 2026: Just Kid-ing (WE-PLAY - RE-RUN)
DESCRIPTION:After delighting audiences of all ages during the EKCC Opening Season in 2025\, Just Kid-ing is coming back this summer! Close friends Yat-sum and Nim-chi reunite at East Kowloon Primary School as a new school year begins. What kind of quirky new classmates will they meet? What sort of school life awaits them? And what trials will their friendship face? Just Kid-ing is an interactive experience for families that combines projection mapping with real-time tracking to capture the charm of childhood. Kids and kidults are warmly invited to step into the story as a new student at the one-of-a-kind primary school where imagination roams free! \nWed to Sun: 10:30am\, 12:30pm\, 3:30pm\, 5:30pm\, 8:30pm \nProgramme date Online enrolment starts\n2026.07.10 – 12 From 2026.06.22 10am\n2026.07.15 – 19 From 2026.06.29 10am\n2026.07.22 – 26 From 2026.07.06 10am\n2026.07.29 – 08.02 From 2026.07.13 10am\n2026.08.05 – 07 From 2026.07.20 10am \nThe quota for each session is limited and assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nOnline enrolment for each session will close 1 hour before the session starts. Any remaining quota will be open to walk-in participants. \nMore details HERE.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/iac-2026-just-kid-ing-we-play-re-run/
LOCATION:The Lab\, East Kowloon Cultural Centre\, 60 Ngau Tau Kok Road\, Kowloon\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Digital Art,Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260607T100112Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Festival — Luoyang Yu Opera Troupe
DESCRIPTION:Luoyang\, a city of elegance\, is famous for its iconic peonies\, with Yu Opera as its artistic soul. The legendary Ma Jinfeng\, creator of the shuai dan (military-leading female) role type\, combines stylised movements of qingyi (virtuous female)\, daomadan (sword-wielding and riding female)\, and wusheng (martial male)\, and is acclaimed as ‘the Peony of Luoyang’. Specialised in the shuai dan role\, her disciple Guan Meili will be joined by Plum Blossom Award winners and Class One Performers to present signature works of the Ma School: Mu Guiying Takes Command\, which exemplifies heroic feminine valour; Demanding Justice from the Emperor\, a classic Yu Opera comedy that sparkles with wit and vivacity through the female lead; and The Spear as a Token of Love\, a bitter love story spanning four decades. Selected excerpts from diverse stylistic traditions will complete the programme. \nYu Opera\, also known as Henan Bangzi\, is a branch of the clapper opera (bangzi) vocal system that emerged during the period of contention between the ‘Elegant’ and ‘Popular’ stylistic schools during the Ming dynasty.  Fusing qin-qiang\, Puzhou Bangzi\, and local folk theatrical forms of Henan\, distinct regional schools took shape – the Xiangfu style (around Kaifeng)\, Eastern Henan style (around Shangqiu)\, Western Henan style (around Luoyang)\, and Shahe style (around Luohe).  Its vocal style is sonorous and forceful\, yet also fluid and lyrical\, while the overall pacing is vivid and intense.  The unique operatic style has produced many great masters through the ages\, among whom the ‘Five Divas’ — Chang Xiangyu\, Ma Jinfeng\, Chen Suzhen\, Cui Lantian\, and Yan Lipin — are the most widely celebrated.  Of these\, Ma Jinfeng created the distinctive shuaidan role type\, which tactfully fuses the poise of qingyi (virtuous female)\, the heroic bearing of daomadan (sword-wielding and horse-riding female)\, and the vigour of wusheng (martial male).  Ma’s rich\, mellow voice and bold\, dashing stylised movements had won her the epithet ‘Peony of Luoyang’ . \nProgramme Details \n17/7 7:30pm\nMu Guiying Takes Command\nIn 1953\, Ma Jinfeng\, a leading figure in Yu Opera who is acclaimed as ‘National Treasure’\, joined hands with playwright Song Ci to adapt the traditional play Expedition to the East at an Old Age into Mu Guiying Takes Command. The storyline focuses on Mu Guiying\, now past 50\, who once again takes command in a time of national peril. Ma’s brilliant performance triggered an immediate sensation in the operatic world and drew the attention of the Peking Opera legend\, Mei Lanfang. He not only took her in as his disciple\, but also introduced Mu Guiying Takes Command into the Peking Opera repertory\, making it popular nationwide. As this year’s ‘City in Focus’ highlight\, Guan Meili\, a first-generation disciple of Ma\, revives the splendour of the Ma-school shuaidan style. As the curtain rises\, Guan offers an awe-inspiring stage presence in her crimson warrior robe as a commanding war marshal. Her passionate singing adds depth to the character portrayal\, which induces a feminine touch into her bravery and determination in fighting for the country again. Sharing the stage are Plum Blossom Award winners and Class One performers Wang Hui as Dowager She\, and Jia Wenlong as the Song Emperor. \n18/7 7:30pm\nExcerpts\nEmotional Outpouring at the South Camp from The Spear as a Token of Love\, At the Imperial Court from Demanding Justice from the Emperor\, Interrogating the Husband\, The Ingenious County Magistrate\, Setting Off for Battle from Five Generations of Loyal Generals \nThis programme is a selection of representative classics by Yu Opera masters. The Spear as a Token of Love and Demanding Justice from the Emperor – two classics of Ma Jinfeng school – and Mu Guiying Takes Command are three iconic pieces that exemplifies the diversity of female portrayals in Yu Opera. Through nuanced delivery of the female lead’s singing\, Emotional Outpouring at the South Camp highlights the agitated state of Jiang Guizhi prior to meeting her long lost husband. In the comic Demanding Justice from the Emperor\, Madam Cheng leads a group of high-ranking officers’ wives to storm the imperial court to save an upright official. The versatile character of Madam Cheng is skilfully portrayed via a fascinating combination of podan (shrewish female)\, caidan (female clown) and qingyi roles. Interrogating the Husband is a representative work of the Yan stylistic school. The emotional manoeuvres between Yan Lanzhen and her husband Zeng Rong reveal the inner struggle of a typical guimendan (young female role). The Ingenious County Magistrate features the wenchou (clown role) as its protagonist; its operatic gestures incorporate details drawn from everyday life and are lively and humorous. In the Chang Xiangyu school classic Setting Off for Battle\, Dowager She leads the women warriors of the Yang family into battle\, and the impassioned singing raises the sense of loyalty towards family and country to a powerful climax.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/luoyang-yu-opera-troupe/
LOCATION:Ko Shan Theatre New Wing\, 77號 Ko Shan Rd\, Hung Hom\, Kowloon City\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Opera
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Nanyin Theatre Siu Hei’s Musical Journey: Poetry in Nanyin
DESCRIPTION:Siu Hei’s Musical Journey: Poetry in Nanyin brings classic Tang poetry stories to life through Nanyin melodies. Audiences will rediscover the vivid imagery of Tang poetry through expressive Nanyin vocals. Renowned composer Ng Cheuk-yin weaves delightful Nanyin children’s songs into a heartwarming family story. The captivating and emotionally resonant performance will be led by Cantonese Opera legend Prof Yuen Siu-fai. Together with live zheng accompaniment and interactive elements\, it promises an enjoyable experience for audiences of all ages. \nPerformers: Prof Yuen Siu-fai\, Tsang Mo-suet Musette\, Wong Hei-man Ruby\nMusic director: Ng Cheuk-yin \n17 – 18/7 (FRI – SAT) 7:30pm\n18 – 19/7 (SAT – SUN) 3:30pm\n19/7 (SUN) 11:30am
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/nanyin-theatre-siu-heis-musical-journey-poetry-in-nanyin/
LOCATION:Tsuen Wan Town Hall Cultural Activities Hall\, 72 Tai Ho Road\, Tsuen Wan\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Theatre & Circus
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: ‘DidaBoy — Ma Wai-him: A Journey of Music and Joy’ Suona and Houguan Recital
DESCRIPTION:Music\, its beauty lies in its root ‘muse’; in the quest of music\, boundless amusement blossoms. Ma Wai-him\, the principal suona player of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and a current artist supported by the China National Arts Fund\, will convey his personal journey in this concert\, from Cantonese music which pervaded his childhood\, to the rich essences of xiqu from across the Mainland; through rigorous institutional music training\, to finally encountering jazz that creates innovative\, cross-genre sounds. He reinterprets Chinese music through modern creative approaches\, inviting you to discover ‘music’ anew. The soaring\, powerful suona blends with the husky\, sensational houguan\, accompanied by fusion jazz band Jazzclectic and piano\, showcasing Hong Kong’s unique East-meets-West cultural charm and a different mode of Chinese culture! \nBand: Jazzclectic \nWith the kind permission of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra for Ma Wai-him to participate in this production
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/didaboy-ma-wai-him-a-journey-of-music-and-joy-suona-and-houguan-recital/
LOCATION:Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre\, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre\, Hong Kong\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260607T100150Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Festival — Hebei Bangzi Opera Theatre of Hebei Province
DESCRIPTION:One of the most expressive regional opera genres of Hebei Province is its Bangzi Opera\, known for its impassioned intensity\, soaring vocal lines\, and richly varied stylised movements. The Hebei Bangzi Opera Theatre of Hebei Province returns to Hong Kong with a stellar line-up of Plum Blossom Award winners\, four of whom will lead the cast in Zhong Kui the Ghosteater\, a signature production and perennial favourite since its premiere in the 1980s. The Magic Lotus Lantern is a mythological drama that culminates in the climactic close\, when the son axes open the mountain to rescue his celestial mother. Crossing dimensions of mortals\, spirits\, and celestials\, the performance presents highly challenging martial art techniques enhanced by delicate dance movements. A dedicated programme of excerpts further showcases the vitality and living legacy of Hebei Bangzi Opera. \nHebei Bangzi Opera took shape around the late Qing dynasty\, first building on Shanxi and Shaanxi Bangzi Opera\, then developed its own distinctive northern style through assimilating Hebei dialects and folk arts\, elements from Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera.  It was popular across the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region.  The genre was historically known by several names\, including Jing Bangzi\, Wei Bangzi\, and Zhili Bangzi.  In 2006\, Hebei Bangzi Opera was inscribed onto China’s National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.  The vocal style is powerful and impassioned\, characterised by a high register and the combined use of natural and falsetto voices\, giving the singing a bold and penetrating tone. The music is led by the banhu (a high-pitched bowed string instrument)\, while wooden clappers mark the rhythm with bright\, resonant beats.  Its musical patterns are varied and dynamic.  Performance style is direct and vigorous.  Civil plays are marked by strong emotional expression\, while martial plays are energetic and spectacular\, often incorporating demanding acrobatic techniques to heighten dramatic tension.  With its distinctive vocal power\, rhythmic vitality and expressive stagecraft\, Hebei Bangzi Opera remains one of the most representative regional opera genres of Hebei Province. \nProgramme Details \n24/7 7:30pm \nZhong Kui the Ghosteater \nMain Cast: Wu Guiyun\, Hao Shichao\, Sun Na\, Qiu Ruide\, An Shuancheng \nZhong Kui the Ghosteater was created by the Hebei Bangzi Opera Theatre of Hebei Province in the 1980s.  The story is based on the folk tale of Zhong Kui\, an upright scholar who died in protest of corruption in the imperial examinations\, and was appointed in the underworld as the divine catcher of demons.  It has been performed more than 2\,000 times in China and abroad since its premiere.  This performance features four Plum Blossom Award winners in lead roles\, including Wu Guiyun\, in a rare female wusheng (martial male) interpretation\, who combines elegant scholarly bearing with resolute strength; and Hao Shichao\, who integrates the expressive features of young male\, martial male and painted-face roles.  The production is notable for its transformation of role types — from young scholar to painted-face hero — mirroring Zhong Kui’s journey from man to spirit and deity.  Hebei Bangzi Opera’s musical style blends Kunqu and Bangzi elements\, while the staging incorporates dance and demanding acrobatic feats\, showcasing the genre’s distinctive theatrical vitality. \n25/7 7:30pm \nThe Magic Lotus Lantern \nMain Cast: Sun Na\, Hao Shichao\, Qiu Ruide\, An Shuancheng \nFirst staged in 1960\, The Magic Lotus Lantern is another celebrated classic of the Hebei Bangzi Opera repertoire.  The story goes like this: the Goddess of Mount Hua falls in love with the mortal Liu Yanchang.  After they get married\, she gives birth to a son\, Chenxiang.  Her brother God Erlang suppresses her under Mount Hua.  When Chenxiang grows up\, he axes the mountain open and rescues his mother\, thus reuniting the family. The production draws upon folk legends\, drama and dance drama\, and the stage choreography integrates ribbon dance\, fan dance and peacock dance into the martial movements.  Masterly skills such as spinning leaps\, spear kicks\, backflips\, and many more make captivating sights.  As for the music\, it moves beyond traditional Bangzi Opera rhythmic patterns and introduces Kunqu tunes\, folk songs as well as choral elements inspired by Gan Opera.  Combining powerful singing with thrilling combat sequences\, The Magic Lotus Lantern has remained a favourite with audiences for over six decades. \n26/7 2:30pm \nExcerpts \nCrying at the City Wall from North and South Make Peace\nMain Cast: Wu Guiyun\, Zhao Xuan\, Zhao Ke \nThe Hu Homestead\nMain Cast: Zhang Jingyue\, An Shuancheng\, Qi Zengchao \nOn the Execution Ground from The Injustice Done to Dou E\nMain Cast: Sun Na\, Wang Ping\, Zhang Bin \nThe Bloody Battle at Waqiao from Waqiao Pass\nMain Cast: Hao Shichao\, Sun Na\, Qiu Ruide \nThis selection of excerpts from Hebei Bangzi Opera showcases a variety of vocal styles\, martial arts choreography\, masterful acrobatic techniques\, and consummate acting in dramatic scenes.  Crying at the City Wall from North and South Make Peace tells how the captive Yang Yanshun crosses battle lines to visit his mother.  Torn between loyalty to his country and lial devotion\, he expresses his anguish in heartrending singing and formulaic routines. In The Hu Homestead\, the heroine Hu Sanniang engages in a fierce close combat with the Liangshan outlaws.  The role of the female warrior displays a distinctive blend of grace and strength.  On the Execution Ground from The Injustice Done to Dou E highlights Hebei Bangzi Opera’s expressive vocal style.  With her arms tied up and restrained\, Dou E relies solely on singing\, facial expression and limited movement to proclaim her innocence\, her lament conveying overwhelming grief and injustice.  The Bloody Battle at Waqiao from Waqiao Pass is a dazzling display of martial choreography.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hebei-bangzi-opera-theatre-of-hebei-province/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Kwai Tsing Theatre\, Kwai Tsing Theatre\, 12 Hing Ning Road\, Kwai Chung\, N.T.\, Hong Kong\, Kwai Tsing\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Opera
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Festival — Jiangsu Performing Arts Group Kun Opera Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A Dream Under the Southern Bough is a dramatic revelation of the illusions of worldly glory created by the Jiangsu Performing Arts Group Kun Opera Theatre.  It is a masterfully adapted version of The Dream of Nanke written by Tang Xianzu\, executed as a full-scale production in two parts.  The story tells of a scholar Chunyu Fen’s sojourn in a dream to the kingdom of ants\, where he experiences the rise and fall of power\, love won and lost\, and the fleeting nature of wealth and prosperity\, only to awaken to life’s ultimate emptiness.  Plum Blossom Award winner Shi Xiaming will lead 4ᵗʰ and 5ᵗʰ generation performers of the theatre in a reinterpretation that blends classical elegance with contemporary theatrical concepts\, featuring lyrical poetry\, mellifluous melodies\, and ethereal staging through lighting.  The audience will travel through a dreamlike world of poetic beauty and philosophical reflection in this highly imaginative dramatisation. \nThe Dream of Nanke is one of the four legendary plays collectively known as ‘Four Dreams of Linchuan’ by the Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu.  The original script comprises 44 scenes\, including arias and set tunes\, but modern staging usually presents only two scenes — The Flower Vendor Reports and The Celestial Palace.  In 2012\, the Jiangsu Performing Arts Group Kun Opera Theatre condensed it into 17 scenes in two parts\, under a title of A Dream Under the Southern Bough.  After more than a decade of fine-tuning\, meticulous crafting in strict adherence to the conventions of Kunqu and the stylistic elegance of Southern Kunqu\, this modern version has become a signature production of the company\, notable for its full range of role types\, intact with both civil and martial elements. \nThis performance features Kunqu actors led by Plum Blossom Award winner and company president Shi Xiaming\, together with 4th generation artists including Zhao Yutao\, Xu Sijia\, and Sun Jing\, and 5th generation talent He Xinyue\, etc.  Mentors and disciples share the stage\, carrying forward the fine legacy of this operatic legend. \nProgramme Details \n31/7 7:30pm\nA Dream Under the Southern Bough – Part One \nThe plot unfolds in two parts.  The first tells of how Chunyu Fen\, a down-and-out military officer\, gets drunk and falls asleep beneath a pagoda tree during the Ghost Festival.  In his dream\, he is guided by a purple-robed official to enter the Ant Kingdom – Huai’ an\, an idyllic land of harmony and peace\, where people lead a flourishing life under the sagacious government of the king.  He marries Princess Yaofang\, is appointed governor of Nanke Prefecture\, and rises to the pinnacle of success.  Everyone enjoys the glamourous and serene existence in this illusory world.  It is not until Chunyu and the princess need to gear up with armour and weapons that euphoria is shattered\, foretelling a stormy disaster that is to emerge in the second part. \n1/8 7:30pm\nA Dream Under the Southern Bough – Part Two \nPart Two emphasises psychological depth\, a great challenge on the performers’ artistry.  Gravely ill and aware that she won’t live long\, Princess Yaofang expresses her sorrow in the aria Ji-Xian-Bin\, a plaintive\, deeply moving tune.  The scene Swinging Parties pushes the whole piece into an emotional climax forcing Chunyu Fen on a path of no return.  In the final scene\, a torrential storm destroys the Ant Kingdom.  Chunyu asks the Monk Qixuan to deliver the souls of the departed.  From reluctance to letting go\, Chunyu finally awakens to realise that 20 years of rise and fall are no more than a fleeting dream.  He attains spiritual enlightenment as he reaches the end of a journey of love\, ambition\, and self-realisation\, and becomes a monk himself.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/jiangsu-performing-arts-group-kun-opera-theatre/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Sha Tin Town Hall\, Sha Tin Town Hall\, 1 Yuen Wo Road\, Sha Tin\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Opera
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Festival — Shangdang Bangzi Opera Theatre of Jincheng City
DESCRIPTION:Shangdang Prefecture\, located atop the Taihang Mountains\, is the birthplace of Shangdang Bangzi Opera\, one of the four Bangzi Opera genres of Shanxi Province. Shaped by this distinctive landscape\, it developed a rich repertoire based on the saga of the loyal Yang generals of the Song dynasty\, marked by clear moral contrasts\, impassioned singing\, and bold\, resonant music. On its Hong Kong debut\, the troupe will be presenting the classic The Banquet at Sanguan\, portraying Dowager She’s tragic decision to place justice above blood ties. Selected excerpts recount emotional conflicts between loyalty\, filial piety\, love for one’s spouse\, and heroic sacrifice on the battlefield. They illustrate how bravery and emotional intensity define the distinctive theatrical impact of Shangdang Bangzi Opera. \nShangdang Bangzi Opera is one of the four major Bangzi Opera systems of Shanxi.  It emerged in mid-17th century\, and became popular in the southeastern region of Shanxi — historically known as Shangdang Prefecture.  It reached its artistic peak around the mid-19th century\, and spread to Shandong and Hebei.  The singing is rooted in the banqiang (rhythmic-melodic) system\, supplemented by qupai (set tune) elements.  Male and female roles share the same tonal register.  Its musical style is steady and vigorous\, while the performance aesthetic is bold\, impassioned and highly dynamic\, marked by expansive gestures and emotional intensity.  The traditional repertoire comprises over 700 works\, with a strong emphasis on historical and martial narratives\, particularly stories of the generals of the patriotic Yang family and the troops under Yue Fei\, reflecting Shangdang’s long-standing identity as a strategically contested region rich in cultural heritage.  In 2006\, Shangdang Bangzi Opera was inscribed onto the first National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. \nProgramme Details \n14/8 7:30pm\nThe Banquet at Sanguan \nMain Cast:  Chen Suqin\, Qi Suzhen / Dong Xiaoqin (as Dowager She)\, Zheng Fagen\, Li Dan \nThe Banquet at Sanguan was adapted in the 1960s by Zhao Shuli from the Shangdang Bangzi Opera repertoire of Loyalty\, Filial Piety\, and Chaste Virtue\, based on the legendary folklore Warriors of the Yang Family.  Refined through decades of staging\, it has become a representative work of the genre.  While the plot shares that of Silang Visits His Mother\, with Yang Silang (the Fourth Son of the Yang family) taken captive by the Liao army and marries the Liao princess\, the plot takes on a totally different track when the son sees his mother\, Dowager She.  Instead of emphasising his predicament and filial love\, he is castigated by his mother\, in front of his mother-in-law\, Empress Dowager Xiao\, for placing personal gain above patriotic duty.  Silang’s wife\, Princess Taohua dies in shame\, while Silang\, torn by guilt and despair\, takes his own life.  The production features a cast of virtuosi\, including Plum Blossom Award winner Chen Suqin\, alongside Qi Suzhen and Zheng Fagen.  Their portrayals vividly capture Dowager She’s resolute righteousness\, Empress Dowager Xiao’s grief over the loss of her daughter\, and Silang’s inner turmoil.  Combined with the genre’s grand musical style\, traditional percussion\, and distinctive costume design\, the performance embodies the authentic spirit of Shangdang Bangzi Opera. \n15/8 7:30pm\nExcerpts \nTo Kill His Wife\nMain Cast:  Chen Suqin\, Zheng Fagen \nAssassinating Empress Dowager Xiao and The Great Battle from Yanmen Pass\nMain Cast:  Li Dan\, Li Fan\, Wu Yanyan \nForced into Insanity from Incidents at the Temporary Imperial Palace\nMain Cast:  Chen Suqin\, Zheng Fagen\, Wang Zhen \nThis programme features three excerpts that showcase the vocal and physical virtuosity of Shangdang Bangzi Opera.  To Kill His Wife (also known as Wu Han Kills His Wife) tells a tragic tale in which Wang Yulian sacrifices herself to uphold her husband’s greater cause.  The emotional complexity between husband and wife is conveyed almost entirely through singing\, making it a celebrated example of vocal innovation within the genre.  Assassinating Empress Dowager Xiao and The Great Battle from Yanmen Pass form part of the Yang family saga and are signature works for the sheng (male) role. Yang Balang (the Eighth Son of the Yang Family)\, acting under Dowager She’s command\, infiltrates the Liao camp to assassinate the Empress Dowager Xiao before escaping with his family.  Fast-paced and physically demanding\, the scenes feature acrobatic feats such as hair-flinging\, flips and splits.  Forced into Insanity from Incidents at the Temporary Imperial Palace balances singing and acting in portraying Jin Gui\, a Han woman in the harem of Emperor Kangxi\, who is entangled in palace intrigue.  With her child being killed\, she is driven into madness.  Through powerful\, soaring vocals\, Chen Suqin renders Jin Gui’s psychological breakdown with striking intensity\, fully revealing the overwhelming emotional force of Shangdang Bangzi Opera.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/shangdang-bangzi-opera-theatre-of-jincheng-city/
LOCATION:Hong Kong City Hall Theatre\, 5 Edinburgh Place\, Central\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Opera
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: The Echoes of Origin and Fate: Wong On-yuen and Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Huqin master Wong On-yuen\, known for his vibrant tones of the two-stringed musical instruments\, along with local young huqin musicians and the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble\, will perform a selection of his original composition\, world-premiere and classic pieces. The concert not only marks the long-awaited reunion between Wong and the audience\, but also ignites a captivating spark of heritage and creativity throughout the evening. \nArtistic Advisor and Huqin: Wong On-yuen\nConductors: Ho Man-chuen\, Szeto Kin \n16/8(SUN) 3pm\nPre-concert Talk: The Echoes of Origin and Fate\nVenue: Recital Hall\, Hong Kong City Hall\nSpeaker: Wong On-yuen\nFree admission. Limited seats available on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/wong-on-yuen-and-windpipe-chinese-music-ensemble/
LOCATION:Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall\, 中西區\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260607T100237Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Festival — A New Cantonese Opera Ancient Tune of Guangling
DESCRIPTION:The story takes place during the turmoil of the Wei-Jin era. Ji Kang is a fiercely moral scholar who expresses his integrity through his qin. In a dream\, he receives the transcendent melody Ancient Tune of Guangling\, through which he also foresees doom. He chooses a plebeian life over the offer of high positions. When political intrigue tightens around him\, his scrupulous words of advice lead to his imprisonment. At the execution ground\, he calmly plays Ancient Tune of Guangling one final time. The abrupt breaking of a string on his instrument signifies a life laid down for a moral cause. This new Cantonese Opera features both renowned Cantonese Opera stars and rising artists. The production illustrates the lofty ideals and the integrity of the literati through the artistry of Cantonese Opera. \nProgramme Details \n11-12/9  7:30pm\n13/9  2:30pm \nA New Cantonese Opera Ancient Tune of Guangling \nPlaywright: Woo Kwok-yin \nArtistic Director and Director: Leung Wai-hong \nMain Cast: Loong Koon-tin\, Tang Mi-ling\, Yuen Siu-fai\, Liu Kwok-sum\, Man Shuet-kau\, To Wing-sum\, Ng Lap-hei \nIn the waning years of the State of Wei\, the realm is beset by unrest and political strife.  The famed scholar Ji Kang cherishes the ambition to bring order to the world; yet the reign of Wei declines\, while the Sima clan usurps power.  With no recourse\, he withdraws into seclusion among the bamboo groves.  One night\, he dreams of an immortal who imparts to him a piece of qin music that is out of this world – Ancient Tune of Guangling.  He is also told both its origins and the ominous fate entwined with it.  Upon waking\, Ji Kang devotes himself to mastering the piece\, and at last unravels its hidden codes.  He intends to give the piece its first sounding before his friends\, so he calls a gathering of kindred spirits in the bamboo grove.  Yet Zhong Hui arrives uninvited.  In the clash of words that follows\, animosity grows. \nSoon the political situation worsens.  Sima Zhao murders the sovereign and installs a new emperor\, styling himself Prince of Jin\, his authority towering above all.  Seeking to consolidate his rule\, he endeavours to draw celebrated literati into his service.  Ji Kang’s close friend Shan Tao\, who is a relative of Sima Zhao\, is ordered to summon him to office.  Zhong Hui also rises in favour through his talents.  To evade conscription\, Ji Kang conceals himself among the common folks and severs ties with Shan Tao.  Yet\, in adjudicating a dispute between the Lü brothers\, he incurs the resentment of the elder\, Lü Xun\, who conspires with Zhong Hui to bring false charges against him.  Sima Zhao\, long wary of Ji Kang’s renown\, seizes the chance to strike by another’s hand.  Thus Ji Kang\, steadfast in righteousness and unbending in speech\, is thrown into prison.  Three thousand students petition for his pardon\, but in vain.  At the place of execution\, he remains calm\, takes up the qin\, and plays Ancient Tune of Guangling one last time.  As the strings break\, his mortal soul departs.  Yet his lofty morals and integrity endure among posterity.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/a-new-cantonese-opera-ancient-tune-of-guangling/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Sha Tin Town Hall\, Sha Tin Town Hall\, 1 Yuen Wo Road\, Sha Tin\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Opera
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SUMMARY:City Under the Moon – Dance Drama Harmony in Eternal Melody
DESCRIPTION:Using dance as a brush and music as ink\, Harmony in Eternal Melody is like a long ballad set to the music of the Chu state. When He Cheng\, the new king of the He state\, succeeds to the throne\, the Yue state sends bronze chime bells as gifts\, hoping to secure peace between the two countries. But during the night\, assassins come. With the general of the He state vowing vengeance\, King He Cheng is caught in a dilemma. At the expedition ceremony\, the musician-dancer Xi Yin comes forward to uncover the conspirators’ plot\, and finally harmony and peace are restored. The production also features 1:1 replicas of ancient instruments such as bronze chime bells from the Hubei Provincial Museum to conjure up an ancient Chu atmosphere. \nChief Director: Wang Ge \n2026/09/18FRI07:30PM\n2026/09/19SAT07:30PM
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/city-under-the-moon-dance-drama-harmony-in-eternal-melody/
LOCATION:Grand Theatre\, Hong Kong Cultural Centre\, 10 Salisbury Road\, Tsim Sha Tsui\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Dance
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