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The Flower Princess｜Synopsis

Screenwriter: Tong Tik-sang

Towards the end of the reign of the Emperor Sung Zing of the Ming dynasty, internal turmoil and external threats abound. Princess Cheung-ping, arrogant and proud of her talent, has not yet found herself an acceptable husband.  Minister Chow Chung introduces Sai-hin to the Princess.   Being able to move the Princess’s heart with his eloquence and earnestness, Sai-hin gains the Emperor’s permission for marrying the Princess.  However, the capital falls to the rebels before their wedding day.  Fearing the fate of his harem, the Emperor puts his wives to death and injures Cheung-ping with his sword.  Chow Chung rescues Cheung-ping and she recovers under his care.   However, Chow Chung and his son Po-lun plot to turn the Princess over to the Emperor of the Qing dynasty in exchange for official rank and wealth.

Knowing the plot, the daughter of Chow Chung, Shui-lan helps move Cheung-ping to Weimo Nunnery to live in seclusion.  A year later, Sai-hin comes across the Princess outside the nunnery, but the Princess now turned nun refrains from admitting to their acquaintance until Sai-hin threatens suicide.  Sai-hin suggests a feigned surrender to the Qing Emperor.  In tears, the Princess writes a letter to the Qing Emperor, asking him to give her father Emperor Sung Zing a decent burial and releases her brother, the crown prince.

The Qing Emperor is compelled to keep his promise in order to pacify the ministers of the former dynasty.  Finally, the Princess and Sai-hin perform the wedding ritual beside a camphor tree.   Then, they both take poison and die for their country.  Overwhelmed by shame, Chow Chung and Po-lun ask for permission to resign and return to their hometown.

Cast
Chow Sai-hin: Thompson Vong Seng-pan
Princess Cheung-Ping: Phoebe Ng Man-ting
Chow Chung: Kwok Kai-fai
Emperor Sung Zing/ The Qing Emperor: Yat Dim-hung
Chow Shui-lan: King Fa-lui
Chow Po-lun: Mo Huamin

Ticketing Details
2^nd May 2025｜Friday｜7:15pm
Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, WestK

Tickets available from 4 March 2025 (Tuesday) via online, mobile app, telephone booking as well as at Xiqu Centre Ticket Office#.  There are no handling fees for all the said ticketing channels.
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$480*/$380/$280
Half price for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and a companion, CSSA recipients and full-time students.  Ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission.（*$480 except for designated seats）

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