Lo Yim-hing Marks 100 With Family-Led Banquet
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 5 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Cantonese opera star Lo Yim-hing (羅艷卿) celebrated her 100th birthday at a banquet organised by her grand-nephew Tse Kin-yip (謝建業), who has long looked after her daily life and finances. At the gathering, she also reunited with Nam Hung (南紅) and said that of the “Eight Peonies”, only the two of them remain, while speaking openly about ageing, mobility problems and two serious accidents that injured her legs
Key Points
- Lo said that although she has no children, she has enjoyed a happy later life under the close care of grand-nephew Tse Kin-yip, who has lived with her since he was two
- Tse now manages her meals and daily routine in full, and employs two foreign domestic helpers to provide round-the-clock personal care
- Lo said ageing had affected her hearing and eyesight, while sciatica had weakened her lower back, leaving her reliant on a wheelchair when going out
- She disclosed that she was once knocked down in the United States by a trolley, fracturing a leg, and was later hit by a green minibus in Kowloon City while crossing on a green light
- After two major operations, metal plates were inserted into both thighs, but she still undergoes physiotherapy, keeps a regular routine and starts mornings listening to Cantonese opera radio
Why It Matters
Lo’s account offers a rare, first-person glimpse into how one of Hong Kong’s veteran opera performers is navigating extreme old age with family support, hired care and disciplined routines. Her remarks also preserve memories of an older entertainment era, including her reunion with Nam Hung and her reflection that only two members of the “Eight Peonies” are still alive