The 13 Hongs of Canton
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Macao Cultural Centre - Grand Auditorium
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General Director: Cao Chunliang
General Production Director: Yu Qikeng
Playwrights: Chen Jingsong and Wu Weiqing
Artistic Directors: Wu Weiqing and Li Renyi
Assistant General Directors:
Wang Li and Lai Hangyan
Production Directors: Zhang Shu, Huang Hangzhong and Wu Sumei
Directors: Wang Jiana and Liu Yi
Production: Guangdong Drama Theatre
With rich dialog and an intricate plot, The 13
Hongs of Canton tells a story of love and hatred among father, sons and
brothers. Infused with the rivalry and fierce competition between Chinese and
foreign businessmen, the play reflects the turbulent social scene and ruthless
business circles of the late Qing dynasty, portraying various characters of the
era and centring on the Pan family.
The 13 Hongs of Canton is the first drama written
about the Cantonese merchants authorized to trade with foreigners in Canton in
the 19th century. These commercial agencies (hongs) formed
union and maintained personal contacts with foreign businessmen. The Chinese
society depended on them.
With surtitles in Chinese, Portuguese and English
Duration: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes,
including one interval