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The Play That Saved Kunqu: Fifteen Strings of Cash
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 9/7/25 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 9/7/25

The Play That Saved Kunqu: Fifteen Strings of Cash

Fifteen Strings of Cash is more than just a play — it’s a lifeline that kept the time-honoured tradition of Kunqu from slipping into silence in the 20th century.

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Huayin Lao Qiang: China’s Ancient Rock and Roll
MUSIC Shaopeng 8/31/25 MUSIC Shaopeng 8/31/25

Huayin Lao Qiang: China’s Ancient Rock and Roll

This year’s Chinese Culture Festival in Hong Kong stirs the wilderness and wonders within audiences through the sound of Huayin Lao Qiang — a little-known folk opera tradition hailed as “China’s ancient rock and roll.”

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The Princess and Her Magic Fan: Peking Opera in a New Light
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 8/13/25 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 8/13/25

The Princess and Her Magic Fan: Peking Opera in a New Light

Taiwan’s GuoGuang Opera Company, in collaboration with two theatres in France, blends holographic technology with Peking opera, casting new light on this time-honoured tradition.

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Will Justice Be Served in the Afterlife? Find out in “Journey through Hell”
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 12/15/24 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 12/15/24

Will Justice Be Served in the Afterlife? Find out in “Journey through Hell”

GuoGuang Opera Company’s Journey through Hell takes us on an extraordinary journey to the Underworld, where a disheartened scholar is appointed as Yama, the King of Hell, for 12 hours. Driven by a desire for justice, he seeks to bring fairness to the spirits who were wronged in life.

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Wu Opera: Where China’s Traditions Unite
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 9/8/24 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 9/8/24

Wu Opera: Where China’s Traditions Unite

At the Chinese Opera Festival 2024 in Hong Kong, the Zhejiang Wuju Art Research Centre presented Sun Wukong Thrice Beats the White Bone Spirit, a Wu opera play that reimagines this beloved classic with a fresh, innovative approach, blending tradition with one-of-a-kind interpretations.

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Caesar’s Maze: Will We Ever Find a Way Out?
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 8/4/24 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 8/4/24

Caesar’s Maze: Will We Ever Find a Way Out?

Contemporary Legend Theatre’s latest production, Caesar’s Maze, adapts a Shakespearean classic from over four centuries ago. Yet, its themes remain strikingly relevant today, as Caesar “bleeds” repeatedly in a world scarred by war and suffering.

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Reimagining Kunqu Classic: Return to the Peony Pavilion
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 1/17/24 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 1/17/24

Reimagining Kunqu Classic: Return to the Peony Pavilion

With Return to the Peony Pavilion, Shanghai Grand Theatre recreates celebrated Kunqu opera classic, shedding light on this eternal tale of love that transcends time and space, life and death.

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The Eight Immortals Dancing through Christmas?
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 12/24/23 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 12/24/23

The Eight Immortals Dancing through Christmas?

Step into a magical realm as a historic garden transforms into an enchanting stage for the Eight Immortals — a delightful play that intertwines ancient legend with the joyful spirit of this festive season, transcending borders and traditions.

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A Peking Opera Classic’s Guide to Surviving Office Politics
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 12/3/23 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 12/3/23

A Peking Opera Classic’s Guide to Surviving Office Politics

Peking opera classic, Xu Jiujing: Rise in the Officialdom imparts an invaluable lesson in navigating office politics while upholding one's integrity, offering insights for modern professionals.

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China National Peking Opera Company's Grand Return
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 11/5/23 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 11/5/23

China National Peking Opera Company's Grand Return

In a historic reunion, the China National Peking Opera Company returns to Taiwan after the pandemic, celebrating their 30th anniversary of touring the island with six Peking opera classics.

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