Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Acrobatic Drama Acrobatic Spectacle of Ancient Tang by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Acrobatic Troupe

Experience the height of the Tang Dynasty!  From ritual music, Han dynasty folk songs, to music and dance of the Western Regions, Acrobatic Spectacle of Ancient Tang brings together highlights from different ethnic cultures.  It takes you on a journey to more than a thousand years ago to meet Princess Wanchun, the daughter of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, who was steeped in music and dance, studying with the master Xie Aman.  At the birthday banquet of the Emperor attended by foreign ambassadors, you'll be treated to an array of acrobatic spectacles, such as flag spinning, plate spinning, bowls kicking on unicycles, cycling on an umbrella and so on.  Princess Wanchun married Yang Fei, an official from the Imperial Diplomatic Bureau, with whom she exchanged views on art.  She founded a 'children's acrobatic class' to teach them the various Chinese acrobatic skills.  This performance will bring a spellbinding acrobatic spectacle to the Hong Kong audience.

• Best for ages 3 and above.
• The performance will run for about 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission.
• Performers have been professionally trained.  Audience is advised not to imitate their acts.
• 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 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.
• The content of programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Jointly presented by Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Bauhinia Culture Group Corporation Limited

Programme of International Arts Carnival 2026

The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Acrobatic Troupe

The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Acrobatic Troupe was established in 1951 and includes performers from the Han, Uygur, Hui, Mongolian and other ethnic groups. Over the years, the troupe has won several national awards including the Northwest Regional Awards, Corps Awards and Autonomous Region Tianshan Literary Awards after taking part in acrobatic competitions throughout the country, as well as winning four international awards. The troupe has created a number of acrobatic productions which have toured provinces and cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Wuhan. They have also been invited to perform in various countries such as Russia, Japan, Portugal, Switzerland and Germany to promote Chinese culture.

Production Team

Artistic Consultant: Bian Faji
Script writer: Li Xining
Chief Director: Li Xining
Artistic Director: Xin Wei
Composer: Qin Hongyu
Stage Designer: Bian Wentong
Costume Designer: Jiang Xiaoming
Video Designer: Liu Yuanjia
Lighting Designer: Li Peng, Wang Zhigang
Styling Designer: Jia Lei
Magic Designer: Zeng Hui
Graphic Designer: Liu Xianlin

Main Cast

Princess Wanchun: Zupiya, Nafeisha
Yang Fei: Song Yu, Wang Shaoqi
Troupe Leader: Tan Mu, Xirezhati
Xie Aman: Nafeisha, Kailibinuer
Eunuch: Ansa’er, Liu Yuxiao
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang: Aiketamu
Imperial Concubine Yang (Yang Guifei): Asiya
(The cast is subject to change without prior notice.)

With the theme of 'passing on an intangible cultural heritage of fun through the diabolo', this workshop offers participants an immersive experience in Chinese traditional culture.

The instructor will introduce the cultural background of Chinese acrobatics by tracing its development from the ancient baixi (literally ‘a hundred forms of entertainment’) to performing arts of today and demonstrate diabolo techniques.  Participants will also practise basic diabolo techniques under the instructor’s guidance, from holding the sticks and winding the string to simple shaking motions to accelerate the spinning spool.

Chinese Traditional Diabolo Workshop I

Date: 18.7.2026 (Saturday)

Time: 10am – 11am

Venue: Incubator 1, East Kowloon Cultural Centre

Ticket Price: $180

Chinese Traditional Diabolo Workshop II

Date: 18.7.2026 (Saturday)

Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm

Venue: Incubator 1, East Kowloon Cultural Centre

Ticket Price: $180

Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients.  Tickets for CSSA recipients are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Concessionary ticket holders must produce evidence of their identity or age upon admission. 

• Two workshops will have identical content
• Best for ages 6 and above
• In Putonghua
• Please dress casually

Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Acrobatic Drama Acrobatic Spectacle of Ancient Tang by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Acrobatic Troupe

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

17.07.2026 (Fri) - 18.07.2026 (Sat)
19:30

19.07.2026 (Sun)
14:30

The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre

$680, $480, $280

18.07.2026 (Sat)
11:30

Acrobatic Workshop II: Incubator 1, East Kowloon Cultural Centre

$180

18.07.2026 (Sat)
10:00

Acrobatic Workshop I: Incubator 1, East Kowloon Cultural Centre

$180

DATE

17.07.2026 (Fri) - 18.07.2026 (Sat)
19:30

19.07.2026 (Sun)
14:30

VENUE

The Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre

PRICE

$680, $480, $280

DATE

18.07.2026 (Sat)
11:30

VENUE

Acrobatic Workshop II: Incubator 1, East Kowloon Cultural Centre

PRICE

$180

DATE

18.07.2026 (Sat)
10:00

VENUE

Acrobatic Workshop I: Incubator 1, East Kowloon Cultural Centre

PRICE

$180

*Some seats may have partly restricted view

Tickets of performances and workshops are available from 14 April at all URBTIX outlets, self-service ticketing kiosks, on internet, by mobile app and telephone.

Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients.  Tickets for CSSA recipients are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Concessionary ticket holders must produce evidence of their identity or age upon admission.

Chinese Culture Festival 2026 Discount Scheme #

❖Limited-Time Offer (14 – 30 April)

• 'Generations Together 1+1' Discount
  15% discount for each standard ticket purchased with 1 student / senior concessionary ticket for the same performance
• Group Booking Discount
  15% discount for each purchase of 4-9 tickets
  20% discount for each purchase of 10-29 tickets
  30% discount for each purchase of 30 or more tickets
• Package Booking Discount
  15% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 3-4 different programmes
  20% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 5-6 different programmes
  30% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 7 or more different programmes

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• 'Generations Together 1+1' Discount (from 1 May)
  10% discount for each standard ticket purchased with 1 student / senior concessionary ticket for the same performance
• Group Booking Discount (from 1 May)
  10% discount for each purchase of 4-9 tickets
  15% discount for each purchase of 10-29 tickets
  25% discount for each purchase of 30 or more tickets
• Package Booking Discount (from 1 May)
  10% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 3-4 different programmes
  15% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 5-6 different programmes
  25% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 7 or more different programmes

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Museum Pass holders can enjoy 10% off for each purchase of 1 or more standard tickets.  This discount is available for purchases at URBTIX outlets only.  Please present a valid physical or electronic Museum Pass upon purchase upon purchase.

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# Only applicable to tickets for stage programmes, Chinese Opera Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Film Shows and Legacy and Vision: Conversations with Chinese Cultural Masters.  Discount is only available for tickets for Musical Pan Yu Lin by Actors' Family and Children Arts Tech Music Theatre 5 Elements East West by Zuni Icosahedron purchased through URBTIX on a first-come, first-served basis.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers for each ticket purchased.  Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.

For more discount details of Chinese Culture Festival 2026, please visit the website of Chinese Culture Festival.

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