Shijiazhuang Sixian Opera Returns to Hong Kong After 13 Years at West Kowloon
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Summary
Shijiazhuang Sixian, a traditional Chinese opera style from Hebei Province designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, is making its highly anticipated return to Hong Kong after a 13-year hiatus. The West Kowloon Cultural District will present two flagship productions at the Xiqu Centre Grand Theatre on November 27 and 29, featuring young performers from the Shijiazhuang Silk String Art Center in a vibrant display of this endangered art form.
Key Points
- Performances scheduled for November 27 and 29 at the Xiqu Centre Grand Theatre in West Kowloon Cultural District
- Two productions: "Yang Women Generals" and "Zong Ze and Yue Fei" will showcase Sixian's unique high-pitched singing style
- Shijiazhuang Sixian was inscribed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, making it one of the first batch of protected traditional art forms
- Young actors from Shijiazhuang Silk String Art Center will perform, with two groups alternating in the lead roles
- Ticket prices range from $200 to $450 for the performances
Why It Matters
Tam Siu-man, Executive Director of Performing Arts at West Kowloon Cultural District, highlighted that this cultural exchange allows Hong Kong audiences to appreciate traditional opera's enduring vitality while demonstrating how young performers are breathing new life into ancient art forms .
Tam Siu-man, Executive Director of Performing Arts at West Kowloon Cultural District, highlighted that this cultural exchange allows Hong Kong audiences to appreciate traditional opera's enduring vitality while demonstrating how young performers are breathing new life into ancient art forms .