‘Phoenix Crown’ originally comes from the Kunqu Opera ‘Loyalty and Bravery’. During the Jiajing period, Du Wenxue, a court official, was persecuted by the treacherous official Yan Song and was exiled to serve in the army. Before leaving, he entrusted his wife to his sworn brother Zhou Ren. Yan Nian, the chief steward of the Yan Mansion, humiliated the Du family to show off his power and forced Zhou Ren to give up Du’s wife. To keep his promise to his brother, Zhou Ren decided to take a desperate gamble. However, Zhou Ren’s wife, in order to protect her husband and young daughter, resolutely pretended to be Du’s wife and went there, and then committed suicide by cutting her throat. Zhou Ren was reviled by the world as ‘offering his sister-in-law for glory’ and ‘being unfaithful and unrighteous’. Eighteen years later, on the day of Zhou Ren’s daughter’s marriage, the daughter could not bear her father being humiliated and had to politely refuse Zhou Ren to escort her to marry. Zhou Ren once again endured humiliation and tears in front of the phoenix crown. Until Du Wenxue was vindicated and returned gloriously, and the truth came to light. Only then did Zhou Ren regain his reputation… Opening time: Saturday, December 14. Approximately 60 minutes. For reference only. The actual duration on site shall prevail.
Immersive Yue Opera ‘Phoenix Crown’ in Wenzhou
‘Phoenix Crown’ originally comes from the Kunqu Opera ‘Loyalty and Bravery’.[...]
