In the hidden bamboo garden at 5 Essex St, enjoy a guided Cantonese opera experience of the Legend of the Purple Hairpin 紫釵記 with translated bilingual supertitles. Cantonese opera performing artist, Eliza (Pui Yan) will guide us through a three act journey about the love story of a female entertainer and poet, played by seasoned Cantonese opera singers, MeeMee Chin and Camille Yeung. Opera acts will be interwoven with interactive performances from dancer Ling Tang.
Pay-as-you-can to RSVP, a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated.
UPDATE: While our seat reservations are now closed, we are taking a limited number of walk-ins on a first come first serve basis for any extra seats and standing room.
Thank you to Canal Sound & Light for sponsoring the audio equipment!