Local dance troupe performs a tale of war, jealousy and family ties next month at the Cultural Centre
A large-scale Tibetan dance performance featuring sweeping Tibetan landscapes will be staged by the Hong Kong Dance Company next month.
Based on the epic novel by famous Tibetan author Alai, Red Poppies debuted in Hong Kong last May to rave reviews.
Weaving together wistful Tibetan melodies and raucous drumbeats accompanying the battle scenes, the music is composed by a famous Tibetan musician.
Set in eastern Tibet in the middle of the last century, Red Poppies portrays the struggle between two Tibetan brothers over power and control of their ailing father's kingdom.
Their father, a Tibetan chieftain, built his empire by cultivating and smuggling red poppies, which were used as a drug. The chieftain also resorted to illegal activities like gun-running and murder to strengthen his empire.
The real drama comes when he announces his decision to pick a successor from his two sons to carry on his legacy.