In the 1950s and 1960s, local film companies produced Chinese opera films based on different regional forms and traditions, bringing the spirit and artistry of the stage to the screen. This programme features screen adaptations of renowned opera works which blend the lyrical beauty of operatic music with elegant costume design, whilst highlighting the enduring charm and diversity of traditional Chinese opera. Among them is Bride Hunter (1961), directed by Hu Siao-fung and Lin Huan (aka Jin Yong), starring Hsia Moon, with vocals performed by celebrated Yue Opera artists.
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Screenings
19 - 20/9/2026 (Sat - Sun)
Venue: Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Tickets: $60
Tickets available at URBTIX from 14 August 2026 (Fri).
Programme details for extension activities to be announced later.
Adverse Weather Arrangements
Programmes will be cancelled when tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 or above, or the Black Rainstorm Warning is issued or remains in effect 3 hours before the screening starts. Ticket holders are advised to visit www.lcsd.gov.hk for details of programme schedule changes. For news updates on refund and rescheduling arrangements, please call 2739 2139 or visit the website of the Hong Kong Film Archive at www.filmarchive.gov.hk after resumption of normal office hours.
Programme Enquiries: 2739 2139
The Chinese Culture Festival (CCF), presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the LCSD's Chinese Culture Promotion Office, aims to enhance the public's appreciation of Chinese culture and cultivate citizens' national identity and cultural confidence. The inaugural CCF will be held from June to September. Through different performing arts programmes in various forms and related extension activities, including selected programmes of the Chinese Opera Festival, exemplary local arts projects recognised by the China National Arts Fund, performing arts programmes from arts and cultural organisations, film screenings, exhibitions, talks and more, the festival allows members of the public and visitors to experience the broad and profound Chinese culture with a view to promoting Chinese culture and patriotic education as well as enhancing national identity amongst the people of Hong Kong, making contributions to the steadfast and successful implementation of "one country, two systems". Please visit the CCF website (www.ccf.gov.hk) for details.
The LCSD has long promoted Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html.