Chinese Culture Festival 2024: A New Cantonese Opera Ma Xianglan by Hong Kong Xiqu Troupe

Organised by Hong Kong Xiqu Troupe

The story is based on the legendary story of Ma Xianglan, one of the eight renowned divas of the Qinhuai Region. Ma Xianglan was drawn into depravity at an early age and her talents soon excelled her to become a famous courtesan on the bank of the Qinhuai River. In the opera, Ma Xianglan's life history reveals the integrity and dignity of women through portraying the character as a respectable and charming lady, demonstrating women qualities of a new era. Creation of this opera piece was funded by the National Arts Fund (Young Artistic Talents) and was performed by six generations of actors with three male leads, a special treat to opera lovers.

Artistic Director and Music Designer: Ko Yun-hung

Playwright: Tse Hue-ying

Director: Wang Lei

Main Cast: LEE Lung, Sun Kim Long, Leung Siu-ming, Tse Hue-ying, Wan Yuk-yu, Liu Kwok-Sum, Jackie Leung

Tickets available from 19 April onwards at all URBTIX outlets, self-service ticketing kiosks, on internet, by mobile app, telephone and at the Xiqu Centre Ticket Office.

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

Lyrics and dialogue with Chinese and English surtitles.

For details, please refer to the website of the presenter: Hong Kong Xiqu Troupe