Hainan Island Spectacular Song and Dance of the Li People

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 90 minutes, no interval Subject to change
  • Seating map

Discover Hainan’s beauty through dazzling dances, soulful songs and original music in a spectacular performance celebrating culture, heritage and tradition.

Celebrate the spirit of Hainan Island in a spectacular performance of song, dance and music at the Sydney Opera House.

Showcasing the vibrant traditions of the Li people alongside selections from the classic ballet Red Detachment of Women, the program blends folk, contemporary and classical styles. 

From the heartfelt folk song Missing You for So Long to the powerful dance Firewood Jump, audiences will be immersed in the colour, rhythm and energy of China’s tropical island. 

Performed by the Haikou Performing Arts Troupe, this event unites award-winning artists and timeless heritage, sharing a vivid cultural journey with the world.

Presented by Hainan Performing Arts Group & Ausfeng

Event details

A vibrant performance of song and dance from China’s tropical island, blending Li ethnic traditions with ballet, folk and contemporary artistry.

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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