Shengongxi Information

Cantonese Shengongxi (“operas for the gods”) are a traditional form of opera performed in thanksgiving to the deities. The term refers to Cantonese opera staged in temporary bamboo theatres by invited troupes on religious occasions such as deity birthdays, temple consecrations, the Hungry Ghost Festival (Yu Lan Ghost Festival) and the Tai Ping Ching Chiu festival. The performances are put on primarily for the gods to watch, while also entertaining local residents.

Gui-Mao Year

2023

Performance in February 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

February 1st to 3rd From the 11th to the 13th day of the first lunar month

Organiser

Ting Kok Congratulates Xietianggong on His Birthday

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

Lung Koon-Tin, Deng Meiling, Liang Weikang, Wang Jieqing, Zhan Haofeng, Yidianhong

Venue

Ting Kok

No. of Performances

Performance in February 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

February 8th to February 11th From the 18th to the 21st of the first lunar month

Organiser

Tai O Congratulations on the Birthday of Tak Gong

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

February 8-10 (3 days in total): Li Qiuyuan, Huang Xiaofan

February 10-11 (2 days in total): Lan Tianyou, Zheng Yaqi

February 8-11 (4 days in total): Wen Yuyu, Wang Jieqing, Wu Lixi, Zhan Haofeng

Venue

Tai O

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

May 4-8 March 15th to 19th

Organiser

Residents of Hang Hau District and Tseung Kwan O celebrate the birthday of Tin Hau

Performing Troupe

Kam Sheng Fai Theater Company

Performers

Wei Junhui, Chan Wing-Yee, Yuen Siu-Fai, Liao Guosen, Pei Junxuan, Chen Jiting

Venue

Hang Hau District, Tseung Kwan O

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

May 9-12 March 20th to 23rd

Organiser

Tsuen Wan Tin Hau Temple Management Committee

Performing Troupe

Choi Fung Ming Theater Company

Performers

Liu Huiming, Zhuang Wanxian, Chan Kim-Fung, Chen Jincheng, Guo Junsheng, Fang Xiaohong

Venue

Tsuen Wan

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

May 9 to May 13 March 20th to 24th

Organiser

Pu Tai Island Value Management Co., Ltd.

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

Li Qiuyuan, Huang Xiaofeng, Zhan Haofeng, Lin Xinling, Shen Baiquan, Wu Guohua

Venue

Po Toi Island

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

May 19-23 April 1st to 5th Day

Organiser

Residents in Tsing Yi celebrate the birthday of Our Lady of Tin Hau

Performing Troupe

Hong Jiabao Production Co., Ltd.

Performers

Lung Koon-Tin, Deng Meiling, Chan Hung-Chun, Shen Baiquan, Chen Jiting, Yuen Siu-Fai

Venue

Tsing Yi

No. of Performances

Performance in June 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

June 23-27 From the sixth to the tenth day of May

Organiser

Yuen Chau Tsai in Tai Po celebrates the birthday of His Majesty the Prince

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

Lung Koon-Tin, Chan Wing-Yee, Liang Weikang, Li Yaowei, Wang Jieqing, Huang Chengbin

Venue

Dabu District

No. of Performances

Performance in July 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

July 20-25 June 3rd to 8th Day

Organiser

Tai O Yang Gonghouwang's acting is worth paying attention to

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

July 20-23 (4 days in total): Leung Siu-Ming, Liang Yanfei\
July 20-22 (3 days in total): Mo Huamin, Liang Feitong\
July 22-25 (4 days in total): Lan Tianyou, Zheng Yongmei\
July 23-25 (3 days in total): Zhan Haofeng, Liang Xinyi\
July 20-25 (6 days in total): Liang Weikang, Li Yaowei

Venue

Tai O

No. of Performances

Performance in August 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

August 2-6, 2023 The 16th to 20th day of June in the Guimao year of the lunar calendar

The 16th to 20th day of June in the Guimao year of the lunar calendar

Organiser

Residents of Pak Sha Wan in Sai Kung congratulate Guanyin on her birthday

Performing Troupe

Hong Jiabao Production Co., Ltd.

Performers

Leung Siu-Ming, Zheng Yongmei, Chan Hung-Chun, Li Yaowei, Chen Jiaming, Huang Chengbin

Venue

White Sand Bay

No. of Performances

Performance in November 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

November 18th to November 21st October 6th to October 9th

Organiser

Daputou Township Jiao Building Committee

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

Leung Siu-Ming (November 20-21: three games), Li Qiuyuan, Tang Meiling, Fu Shuwang, Li Yaowei, Liang Feitong, Zhan Haofeng

Venue

Daputouxiang

No. of Performances

Performance in December 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

December 16 to December 20 November 4th to 8th day

Organiser

The Taiping Qing Jiao Building Committee in the 10th year of Long Yue's first year (Guimao Year)

Performing Troupe

Hongyun Cantonese Opera Group

Performers

December 16-20: Lung Koon-Tin (six games in five days) Zheng Yongmei, Liang Weikang, Yuen Siu-Fai, Wang Jieqing

December 18-20: Li Qiuyuan (three nights)

December 18-20 Wen Yuyu

Venue

Long Yuetou

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

May 9 to May 13 March 20th to 24th

Organiser

Residents of Ma Wan Township celebrate Tin Hau's birthday

Performing Troupe

Kam Sheng Fai Theater Company

Performers

Wei Junhui, Zheng Yongmei, Wen Yuyu, Du Yongxin, Pei Junxuan, Chen Jiting

Venue

Ma Wan

No. of Performances

Performance in September 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

September 30 to October 4 August 16th to 20th

Organiser

Residents of Tung Chung Water and Land respectfully wish Wang Bao’s birthday

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

Lung Koon-Tin, Zheng Yongmei, Liang Weikang, Yidianhong, Huang Chengbin, Wang Jieqing

Venue

Tung Chung

No. of Performances

Performance in March 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

March 1 to March 5 February 10th to 14th

Organiser

Ap Lei Chau Neighborhood Tong Hing Commune

Performing Troupe

Ming Chi Sheng Theater Company

Performers

Gai Minghui, Wu Meiying, Chan Hung-Chun, Lu Hongguang, Zheng Yongmei, Li Yaowei

Venue

Ap Lei Chau

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

May 1 to May 5 March 12 to 16

Organiser

Tsing Yi residents unite with land and water residents to congratulate the great emperor on his birthday

Performing Troupe

Ming Chi Sheng Theater Company

Performers

Gai Minghui, Wu Meiying, Chan Hung-Chun, Lu Hongguang, Chen Jiaming, Li Yaowei

Venue

Tsing Yi

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

May 6th to May 9th March to 20th

Organiser

Tuen Mun District congratulates The Queen on her birthday

Performing Troupe

Ming Chi Sheng Theater Company

Performers

May 6-9, 2023: Gai Minghui, Wu Meiying, Chan Hung-Chun, Lu Hongguang, Li Yaowei

May 6-8, 2023: Zheng Yongmei

May 9, 2023: Zhang Jiexia

Venue

Tuen Mun

No. of Performances

Performance in June 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

June 8-11 April 21st to 24th

Organiser

The Queen’s Birthday in Fenliu, Tai O

Performing Troupe

Ming Chi Sheng Theater Company

Performers

Gai Minghui, Wu Meiying, Chan Hung-Chun, Lu Hongguang, Chen Jiaming, Li Yaowei

Venue

Tai O

No. of Performances

Performance in December 2023 (Guimao Year)

Performance Date

December 16 to December 20, 2023 The fourth day of the eleventh month to the eighth day of the eleventh month of the Guimao year of the lunar calendar

The fourth day of the eleventh month to the eighth day of the eleventh month of the Guimao year of the lunar calendar

Organiser

Yuen Long Neighborhood Ten Years' Festival

Performing Troupe

Ming Chi Sheng Theater Company

Performers

Gai Minghui, Wu Meiying, Chan Hung-Chun, Lu Hongguang, Chen Jiaming, Li Yaowei

Venue

Yuen Long

No. of Performances