Shengongxi Information

Cantonese Shengongxi (“operas for the gods”) are a traditional form of opera performed in thanksgiving to the deities. The term refers to Cantonese opera staged in temporary bamboo theatres by invited troupes on religious occasions such as deity birthdays, temple consecrations, the Hungry Ghost Festival (Yu Lan Ghost Festival) and the Tai Ping Ching Chiu festival. The performances are put on primarily for the gods to watch, while also entertaining local residents.

Xin-Chou Year

2021

Performances in March 2021 (Xin Chou Year)

Performance Date

March 2 to March 5 From the 19th to the 22nd of the first lunar month

Organiser

Ao Gong Blessing De Gong's Birthday Host Meeting

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

Lan Tianyou, Zheng Yaqi, Li Qiuyuan, Huang Xiaofeng, Wen Yuyu, Ruan Wende, Wang Jieqing, Wu Lixi

Venue

Tai O

No. of Performances

Performances in May 2021 (Xin Chou Year)

Performance Date

May 2 to May 6 March 21st to March 25th

Organiser

Tai Po Old Market Tin Hau Temple Community Activities Management Committee

Performing Troupe

Golden Dragon Phoenix Theater Company

Performers

Leung Siu-Ming, Deng Meiling, Ruan Deqiang, Liang Xiaofei, Lin Ziqing, Du Yongxin

Venue

Tai Po Old Market

No. of Performances

Performances in May 2021 (Xin Chou Year)

Performance Date

May 2 to May 6 January 21st to March 25th

Organiser

Tai Po Old Market Tin Hau Temple Community Activities Management Committee

Performing Troupe

Golden Dragon Phoenix Theater Company

Performers

Leung Siu-Ming, Deng Meiling, Ruan Deqiang, Liang Xiaofei, Lin Ziqing, Du Yongxin

Venue

Tai Po Old Market

No. of Performances

Performances in June 2021 (Xin Chou Year)

Performance Date

Organiser

Yuen Chau Tsai in Tai Po celebrates the birthday of His Majesty the Prince

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

Lung Koon-Tin, Chan Wing-Yee, Liang Weikang, Li Yaowei, Wang Jieqing, Huang Chengbin

Venue

To Be Updated

No. of Performances

Performances in July 2021 (Xin Chou Year)

Performance Date

July 13 to July 18 June 4th to June 9th

Organiser

Residents of Tai O Water and Land celebrate the birthday of Mr. Yang Gonghou Wang Bao of Po Chu Tam

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

Lan Tianyou, Huang Xiaofeng, Wang Jieqing, Li Yaowei, Yidianhong, Liang Weikang, Leung Siu-Ming, Chan Wing-Yee, Lin Ziqing

Venue

To Be Updated

No. of Performances

Performances in September 2021 (Xin Chou Year)

Performance Date

September 22nd to September 26th August 16 to August 20

Organiser

Residents of Tung Chung Water and Land respectfully wish the King Hou a happy birthday

Performing Troupe

To Be Updated

Performers

Lung Koon-Tin, Zheng Yongmei, Liang Weikang, Fu Shuwang, Li Yaowei, Wang Jieqing

Venue

Tung Chung

No. of Performances