2026.09.03 12:27 GMT+8

Romeo, Juliet – and a love letter to Hong Kong

Updated 2026.09.03 12:27 GMT+8
CGTN

Romeo and Juliet is one of the world's most enduring love stories. But the Hong Kong Ballet is giving the Shakespearean classic a distinctly local twist – transporting the story to 1960s Hong Kong, complete with kung fu, mahjong and the city's unique East-meets-West character. CGTN's Dong Xue spoke with the company's Artistic Director Septime Webre about bringing Hong Kong to the ballet stage, and why art can still connect people across borders. 

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