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.

Bing-Wu Year

2026

Performance in January 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

January 18 to January 23, 2026 November 30th of the Yisi year of the lunar calendar to the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month of the Yisi year of the lunar calendar

November 30th of the Yisi year of the lunar calendar to the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month of the Yisi year of the lunar calendar

Organiser

The 34th Jiao Creation Committee of Kam Tin Township

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

Civil and military students: Lung Koon-Tin and Leung Siu-Ming
Hua Dan: Kang Hua
Ugly student: Liang Weikang
Wu Sheng: Yuen Siu-Fai
Junior student: Mo Huamin
Second Flower: Wang Jieqing

Venue

Kam Tin Township Theater/Theatre

No. of Performances

Performance in November 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

November 29 to December 4, 2026

October 21st to 26th, Bingwu Year

Organiser

Lincun Township Bingwu Year Taiping Jiao Committee

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

November 29th - December 2nd: Leung Siu-Ming
December 1st - December 4th: Lung Koon-Tin
November 29th - December 1st: Zhan Haofeng
December 2nd - December 4th: Huang Chengbin
November 29th - December 4th: Liang Feitong, Liang Weikang, Li Yaowei, Wen Xueqiu

Venue

Lam Tsun Wishing Plaza

No. of Performances

Performance in February 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

February 27 to March 3, 2026 The eleventh day of the first month of the Bingwu year of the lunar calendar

The eleventh day of the first month of the Bingwu year of the lunar calendar

Organiser

Ting Kok Congratulates Xietianggong on His Birthday

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

Lung Koon-Tin, Deng Meiling, Liang Weikang, Yidianhong, Zhan Haofeng, Huang Baoxuan

Venue

Ting Kok

No. of Performances

Performance in March 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

March 6 to March 9, 2026 From the 18th to the 21st day of the first lunar month of the Bingwu year

Organiser

Tai O Congratulations on the Birthday of Tak Gong

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

Lan Tianyou, Zheng Yaqi, Yidianhong, Wu Lixi, Zhan Haofeng, Wen Xueqiu

Venue

Tai O

No. of Performances

Performance in April 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

April 4 to April 6, 2026 February 17th to February 19th of the Bingwu year of the lunar calendar

February 17th to February 19th of the Bingwu year of the lunar calendar

Organiser

Organizing Committee for Guanyin's Birthday Performance at Kwu Tung Estate, Sheung Shui

Performing Troupe

Long Fei Production Co., Ltd. (Golden Dragon and Phoenix Theater Company)

Performers

Leung Siu-Ming, Zheng Yongmei, Guo Qihui, Liang Xiaofei, Lin Ziqing, Du Yongxin

Venue

Kwu Tung Village, Sheung Shui

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

May 6 to May 10, 2026 March 20th to 24th of Bingwu Year

Organiser

Pu Tai Island Value Council Co., Ltd.

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

Li Qiuyuan, Kang Hua, Wu Lixi, Wu Guohua, Liang Zhenwen, Liang Feitong

Venue

Putai Island

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

May 6 to May 10, 2026 March 20th to 24th of Bingwu Year

Organiser

A visit to Thean Hau Temple in Leung Shuen Wan

Performing Troupe

New Qunying Theater Company

Performers

Lan Tianyou, Zheng Yaqi, Liao Guosen, Jian Lin, Wen Xueqiu, Huang Chengbin

Venue

Liang Chuan Wan

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

May 6 to May 10, 2026 March 20th to March 24th, Bingwu Year of the Lunar Calendar

March 20th to March 24th, Bingwu Year of the Lunar Calendar

Organiser

Residents of Ma Wan Township celebrate Tin Hau's birthday

Performing Troupe

Kam Sheng Fai Cantonese Opera Troupe

Performers

Wei Junhui\
Zheng Yongmei\
Wen Yuyu\
Du Yongxin (May 6-7)\
Lao Yunlong (May 8-10)\
Pei Junxuan\
Chen Jiting

Venue

Ma Wan Theater / Theater

No. of Performances

Performance in May 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

May 8 to May 12, 2026 April 22nd to 26th, Bingwu Year

Organiser

Lamma Island Northern Rural Committee Tin Hau's Birthday Performance Preparatory Committee

Performing Troupe

Longfei Production Co., Ltd.

Performers

Leung Siu-Ming, Liang Yanfei, Guo Qihui, Liang Xiaofei, Li Wanyi, Du Yongxin, Mai Wenjie (guest invitation for 2 nights)

Venue

Lamma Island

No. of Performances

Performance in June 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

June 20-24, 2026 The sixth day of the fifth lunar month to the tenth day of the fifth lunar month of the Bingwu year

Organiser

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

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

Lan Tianyou, Liang Yanfei, Liang Weikang, Li Yaowei, Huang Chengbin, Deng Huishu

Venue

Tai Po

No. of Performances

Performance in July 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

July 16-21, 2026 From the third day to the eighth day of June in the Bingwu year

Organiser

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

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

July 16-July 18: Mok Huamin, Kang Hua, Liang Zhenwen
July 18-July 21: Leung Siu-Ming, Zheng Yongmei
July 19-July 21: Fu Shuwang
July 16-July 21: Liang Weikang, Li Yaowei, Liang Feitong

Venue

Tai O

No. of Performances

Performance in November 2026 (Bingwu Year)

Performance Date

November 29 to December 4, 2026 October 21st to 26th, Bingwu Year

Organiser

Lincun Township Bingwu Year Taiping Jiao Committee

Performing Troupe

Lucky Cantonese Opera

Performers

November 29th - December 2nd: Leung Siu-Ming
December 1st - December 4th: Lung Koon-Tin,
November 29th - December 1st: Zhan Haofeng
December 2nd - December 4th: Huang Chengbin,
November 29th - December 4th: Liang Feitong, Liang Weikang, Li Yaowei, Wen Xueqiu

Venue

Lam Tsun Wishing Plaza

No. of Performances