"2018 New Banknote Series"-- Hong Kong's first legal tender featuring Cantonese opera theme
"The Peony Pavilion"
The image of the banknote features a scene from the Cantonese opera The Peony Pavilion, which is an iconic masterpiece by Ming Dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu. It tells the love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, who fall in love through a dream and, after enduring twists and turns, eventually unite as a couple. The image depicts young Cantonese opera actors portraying Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, with the Xiqu Centre in the background.
"The Princess of Changping"
The image of the banknote shows its most iconic episode "Fragrant Departure". Set in the late Ming Dynasty, it tells the story of Princess Changping and her husband Zhou Shixian bidding farewell and committing suicide together on their wedding night. The image depicts the couple in their traditional opera costumes during a garden meeting scene, showcasing classic Cantonese opera elements through attire, makeup, and gestures.
"The Purple Hairpin"
The image of the banknote showcases the figure of a Cantonese opera dan role (female lead) from The Purple Hairpin. It highlights traditional features like her elaborate headdress, ornate costume, and a peony-patterned paper fan, capturing the ethereal grace and refined elegance of classic operatic characters in Cantonese opera.
"2018 New Banknote Series" -- Hong Kong's first legal tender featuring Cantonese opera theme
Yuning Song
Created on May 5, 2025
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"2018 New Banknote Series"-- Hong Kong's first legal tender featuring Cantonese opera theme
"The Peony Pavilion"
The image of the banknote features a scene from the Cantonese opera The Peony Pavilion, which is an iconic masterpiece by Ming Dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu. It tells the love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, who fall in love through a dream and, after enduring twists and turns, eventually unite as a couple. The image depicts young Cantonese opera actors portraying Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, with the Xiqu Centre in the background.
"The Princess of Changping"
The image of the banknote shows its most iconic episode "Fragrant Departure". Set in the late Ming Dynasty, it tells the story of Princess Changping and her husband Zhou Shixian bidding farewell and committing suicide together on their wedding night. The image depicts the couple in their traditional opera costumes during a garden meeting scene, showcasing classic Cantonese opera elements through attire, makeup, and gestures.
"The Purple Hairpin"
The image of the banknote showcases the figure of a Cantonese opera dan role (female lead) from The Purple Hairpin. It highlights traditional features like her elaborate headdress, ornate costume, and a peony-patterned paper fan, capturing the ethereal grace and refined elegance of classic operatic characters in Cantonese opera.