Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Festival - Luoyang Yu Opera Troupe

Luoyang, a city of elegance, is famous for its iconic peonies, with Yu Opera as its artistic soul. The legendary Ma Jinfeng, creator of the "shuai dan" (military-leading female) role type, combines stylised movements of "qingyi" (virtuous female), "daomadan" (sword-wielding and riding female), and "wusheng" (martial male), and is acclaimed as ‘the Peony of Luoyang’. Specialised in the "shuai dan" role, her disciple Guan Meili will be joined by Plum Blossom Award winners and Class One Performers to present signature works of the Ma School: "Mu Guiying Takes Command", which exemplifies heroic feminine valour; "Demanding Justice from the Emperor", a classic Yu Opera comedy that sparkles with wit and vivacity through the female lead; and "The Spear as a Token of Love", a bitter love story spanning four decades. Selected excerpts from diverse stylistic traditions will complete the programme. Main Cast: Guan Meili, Wang Hui (Guest), Jia Wenlong (Guest), Bo Qing (Guest), Chen Dahua, Liu Yalin 17/7 (FRI) 7:30pm "Mu Guiying Takes Command" Main Cast: Guan Meili, Wang Hui (Guest), Jia Wenlong (Guest) 18/7 (SAT) 7:30pm Excerpts: "Emotional Outpouring at the South Camp" from "The Spear as a Token of Love", "At the Imperial Court" from "Demanding Justice from the Emperor", "Interrogating the Husband", "The Ingenious County Magistrate", "Setting Off for Battle" from "Five Generations of Loyal Generals" Main Cast: Guan Meili, Wang Hui (Guest), Jia Wenlong (Guest), Bo Qing (Guest), Chen Dahua, Liu Yalin The performance will run for about 2 hours 15 minutes including a 15-minute intermission. Programme offerings differ by date. With Chinese and English surtitles. Extension Activity 16/7 (THU) 7:30pm Meet-the-Artists: On the Development and Dissemination of Yu Opera – A Legacy from Luoyang, Henan Speakers: Guan Meili, Wang Hui, Jia Wenlong, Bo Qing, Chen Dahua, Liu Yalin Moderator: Giovanna WU Venue: AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre In Putonghua Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website. 名城雅潔，牡丹為魄，豫劇為魂。國寶級豫劇大師馬金鳳開創的「帥旦」行當融合青衣、刀馬旦和武生身段，藝術風格剛健豪爽，嗓音圓潤純淨，韻味醇厚，有「洛陽牡丹」之美譽。馬金鳳親傳弟子關美利，聯同多位梅花獎得主和一級演員，重現馬派代表「一掛兩花」：《穆桂英掛帥》展示氣宇軒昂的巾幗英姿；《花打朝》的七奶奶潑辣灑脫；《花槍緣》則以優美唱腔細訴四十年怨恨情深。另精選不同流派的折子戲，盡展豫劇百態千姿。 主演：關美利、王惠（特邀）、賈文龍（特邀）、柏青（特邀）、陳大華、劉亞林 17/7（五）晚上7時30分 《穆桂英掛帥》 主演：關美利、王惠（特邀）、賈文龍（特邀） 18/7（六）晚上7時30分 折子戲專場《花槍緣．南營訴情》、《花打朝．金殿》、 《盤夫索夫》、《巧縣官》、《五世請纓．出征》 主演：關美利、王惠（特邀）、賈文龍（特邀）、柏青（特邀）、陳大華、劉亞林 節目長約2小時15分鐘，包括中場休息15分鐘。 各場劇目不同，附中英文字幕。 延伸活動 16/7（四）晚上7時30分 藝人談：「河洛傳芳·情滿香江」– 豫劇的發展與傳播 講者：關美利、王惠、賈文龍、柏青、陳大華、劉亞林 主持：胡梓穎 地點：香港文化中心行政大樓4樓2號會議室 普通話主講 免費入場，座位有限，先到先得，敬請網上登記留座，詳情請參閱文化節目組網頁。