Romeo, Juliet – and a love letter to Hong Kong

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. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA