Chinese Culture Festival 2026: City Under the Moon - Dance Drama Harmony in Eternal Melody by Hubei Opera and Dance Drama Theater

Using dance as a brush and music as ink, Harmony in Eternal Melody is like a long ballad set to the music of the Chu state. When He Cheng, the new king of the He state, succeeds to the throne, the Yue state sends bronze chime bells as gifts, hoping to secure peace between the two countries. But during the night, assassins come. With the general of the He state vowing vengeance, King He Cheng is caught in a dilemma. At the expedition ceremony, the musician-dancer Xi Yin comes forward to uncover the conspirators’ plot, and finally harmony and peace are restored. The production also features 1:1 replicas of ancient instruments such as bronze chime bells from the Hubei Provincial Museum to conjure up an ancient Chu atmosphere.

The running time of each performance is approximately 2 hours including an intermission of 15 minutes.

Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats respectively during the intermission or at a suitable break.  The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers. 

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists/ instructors.

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The ''Chinese Culture for All'' performance of City under the Moon - Dance Drama Harmony in Eternal Melody by Hubei Opera and Dance Drama Theater is sponsored by Paso a Paso Foundation Limited

Hubei Opera and Dance Drama Theater

The Hubei Opera and Dance Drama Theater is a major state-owned performing arts company under the Hubei Provincial Performing Arts Group. It specialises in the creation and performance of national opera, dance drama, bianzhong (chime bells) music, and symphonic music, with four professional ensembles under its auspices: an opera troupe, a dance drama company, a symphony orchestra, and a Chinese orchestra. For over half a century, the Theater has staged more than 50 productions. Outstanding works include the classical music-and-dance productions, Bianzhong Music and Dance and Bell Resounds in Chu Heaven, as well as dance drama Wang Zhaojun—winning numerous national awards and widespread acclaim. In 2012, Wang Zhaojun was honoured with the Special Wenhua Award, while Bianzhong Music and Dance, hailed as a “musical and dance epic,” has been designated a national repertoire work for international cultural exchange.

Chief Director: Wang Ge

Playwright: Xu Rui

Composer: Yang Fan

Set Designer: Qin Liyun, Liang Fengrui

Lighting Designer: Ren Dongsheng

Costume Designer: Cui Xiaodong

Styling Designer: Sun Xiaohong

Multi-media Designer: Wang Xinlei

Main Cast: Huang Chendi, Wu Sinong, Lin Huiting, Chen Lulu 

(The cast is subject to change without prior notice.)

By learning dance movements from Harmony in Eternal Melody with the dancers, participants will experience the unique style of Chu dance.

Date: 17 September 2026 (Thu)

Time: 4pm-5:30pm

Venue: GR1, 6/F, Backstage of Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Ticket Price: $220

In Putonghua

Suitable for those aged 16 or above with some dance experience.  Please dress casually and wear dancing shoes.

Chinese Culture Festival 2026: City Under the Moon - Dance Drama Harmony in Eternal Melody by Hubei Opera and Dance Drama Theater

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

17.09.2026 (Thu)
16:00

Dance Workshop: GR1, 6/F, Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$220

18.09.2026 (Fri) - 19.09.2026 (Sat)
19:30

Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$500, $420, $340, $280, $220

DATE

17.09.2026 (Thu)
16:00

VENUE

Dance Workshop: GR1, 6/F, Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$220

DATE

18.09.2026 (Fri) - 19.09.2026 (Sat)
19:30

VENUE

Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$500, $420, $340, $280, $220

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