Classic plays alternately co-star, seniors and newcomers pass on the legacy\
The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Selected the classic long plays "The Legend of the Purple Hairpin" and "Thunder of the Golden Drum and Sound of Jia" written by Yi Wen and Yi Wu. The six pillars were alternately performed by old waiters and young actors, demonstrating the strength of the new generation of local Cantonese opera. Bringing in the old with the new, the veteran performers bring their valuable performance experience to the new generation of actors, marking the passing on of local Cantonese opera art from generation to generation.
Plot synopsis
16.10.2024 (Wednesday) 7:30pm
"The Purple Hairpin"
Chang'an talented men Li Yi and Huo Xiaoyu fell in love with each other, and during the Lantern Festival, they picked up hairpins and became friends. Li Yi won the first prize, but was forced by the Taiwei to join the army outside the Great Wall as a concubine. After three years of separation, the Taiwei used a trick to force Li Yi to become his son-in-law. His old friend Cui Yunming was beaten to death by the Taiwei because he refused to act as a matchmaker. Li Yi Tunchai refused to marry, but Xiaoyu was lucky enough to be helped by the heroic yellow-shirted guest to reunite with Li Yi, and the two settled their differences. Li Yi was kidnapped by the Taiwei's men and brought back to his home to get married. Xiaoyu got advice from a man in yellow shirt who broke into the home to fight for a husband. In the end, Huang Shike arrived at the mansion as the fourth prince and angrily scolded Taiwei Lu. Xiaoyu and Li Yi were finally reunited.
Starring (sorted by name strokes):
Lung Koon-Tin, Zheng Yongmei, Deng Meiling, Wei Junhui, Liu Huiming, Pei Junxuan, Sun Kim-Long, Huang Chengbin, Chan Hung-Chun, Chen Huisi, Chen Jiting, Chan Wing-Yee, Zhuang Wanxian, Leung Siu-Ming, Liang Xinyi, Lin Weiting, Du Yongxin, Song Hongbo, Lu Hongguang, Qianshan
17.10.2024 (Thursday) 7:30pm
"Thundering Golden Drums and Sound of Jia"
During the Warring States Period, the State of Qi raised troops to attack Zhao. Zhao begged for help from Qin, and Qin's concubine Luoxia asked the regent Zhao Cuibi to ask Chang'an Lord to surrender to the Qin court. Cuibi recruits talents to save the country, and Ma Xingtian introduces his adopted son Xia Qingyun. Xia Qingyun played his sword and sang wildly, and was promoted to general three times. The Lord of Chang'an was willing to take Qin as hostage to save the country. On the day of the meeting, Cuibi gave Qingyun a piano and sword as a promise of love. The King of Qin was amazed by Cuibi, and in order to save the crown prince, Cuibi agreed to marry across the country. Qingyun stormed into Juyingtai angrily, and Cuibi demoted him to the rank of halberd-bearing man in order to protect Ailang's life. On the occasion of getting married, Qingyun finally knew the truth about Cuibi's negative love. Encouraged by his adoptive father and brother, he defeated the King of Qin and took Cuibi back. The two countries reconciled and the lovers finally got married.
Starring (sorted by name strokes):
Lung Koon-Tin, Zheng Yongmei, Deng Meiling, Wei Junhui, Wei Tang, Huang Chengbin, Chan Hung-Chun, Chen Jiting, Chan Wing-Yee, Leung Siu-Ming, Gao Li, Nanfeng, Lin Weiting, Song Hongbo, Lu Hongguang
This performance is one of the "Expo Programs" of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo
The lyrics and narration are accompanied by Chinese and English subtitles. The program is approximately 3 hours long, including a 15-minute intermission. The organizer reserves the right to change the program and replace performers. The content of this show does not reflect the opinions of Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
This content was translated by AI. In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.
