The Adventures of Na Tcha in the Eastern Sea – Cantonese Opera for Children
19 - 20/5/2007
Cinema Alegria
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In this mythological Cantonese opera for
children, the fine line between life and death is crossed in the pursuit of
justice. A special place for Chinese Opera in Macao, Alegria Cinema hosts the
Kaifong (General Union of Neighbours Association of Macao) Chinese Opera Troupe,
probably the largest local amateur opera association. These dedicated performers
will be rewarded with children’s applause in yet another festival season.
Na Tcha sacrifices his life to save the innocent
from the wrath of the Dragon King. He is not ready to leave the mortal world
behind, and in a dream, he asks his mother to build him a temple, so that he
might revive after three years of worship there. His father burns it down, but
fortunately, with the help of Taiyi the Immortal, who rebuilds Na Tcha’s body
with lotus roots, he finally returns to the living and seeks for revenge.
Duration: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes,
including one interval