The Qing Ding Pearl

The Qing Ding Pearl

"The Qing Ding Pearl" is a Chinese play. It dates back to the Song Dynasty and is still performed in adapted forms in the Beijing Opera. The play tells the story of a fisherman, his daughter, and some Robin Hood-like bandits who combat a powerful baron and his corrupt officials.

The play is a "xi-pi" play (one accompanied by the percussive instruments known as Western skins).

The great twentieth century Chinese actor Mei Lanfang frequently performed the role of the fisherman's daughter to great acclaim.

The play is known by many other titles:
*"The Lucky Pearl"
*"The Fisherman's Revenge"
*"A Fisherman Kills a Family"
*"Collecting the Fishing Tax"


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