Cantonese Opera classic Princess Chang Ping has captivated audiences for generations, becoming a shared cultural memory across south China's Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Written by renowned playwright Tong Tik-sang (1917-1959) in the late 1950s, the tragic love story follows Princess Chang Ping of the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and her beloved Zhou Shixian, who chose to die together on their wedding night. In Shenzhen, the iconic production lives on beyond the theater, with local Cantonese Opera groups and community activities keeping its melodies and traditions alive. In 2009, Cantonese Opera was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity following a joint application by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.