"The Purple Hairpin" Cantonese Opera Performance

"The Purple Hairpin" was grandly performed in 2010 in Hong Kong, Foshan, and Guangzhou. This production was a cultural and artistic exchange work meticulously crafted by teams from five cities: Hong Kong, Foshan, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. At the time, the show underwent a forward-thinking reform, making it highly striking and leading the aesthetic trends of contemporary art while keeping pace with the times. In terms of design, the traditional four-hour script of "The Purple Hairpin" was condensed into two and a half hours, with experts from the five cities collaborating on the music, set design, lighting, and costumes.

The stage design was inspired by an exquisite "gift box", presenting this Refined production as a grand offering to the audience. An innovative concept was adopted, using a long silk satin cloth for rapid scene changes, and through a unique fusion of light and shadow, it created a sense of separation between humanity and space. This approach elegantly showcased the love story of Li Yi and Huo Xiaoyu in a fresh and novel way. The production created a distinctive visual effect, breaking away from traditional performance models. With graceful sleeve movements and elegant music, these design arrangements aimed to provide the audience with an unforgettable viewing experience.