(Clearwisdom.net) The Holiday Wonders and the Chinese New
Year Spectacular shows are performed by the Divine Performing Arts. They will
perform in more than sixty cities around the world this season. The global tour
begins at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and the Lyric Opera House in
Baltimore, Maryland, on December 18, 2007. The Chinese New Year Spectacular will be shown at the Merriam
Theater in Philadelphia from January 4-6, 2008. Government Officials from the
Greater Philadelphia Area wrote letters to welcome and congratulate the Holiday
Wonders and Chinese New Year Spectacular. Among the officials are US Senator
Arlen Specter, US Congressman Mike Castle, US Senator Thomas Carper,
Philadelphia City Councilman Jack Kelly, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Donna
Reed Miller, and Philadelphia City Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco. Below are the
texts of the letters. US Senator Arlen Specter: It Is an Honor for Philadelphia to
Host the Event United States Senate January 4, 2008 Dear Friends: I am pleased to welcome the Chinese New Year Global
Spectacular to Philadelphia at the Merriam Theatre, University of the Arts on
January 4th thru the 6th, 2008, to celebrate Chinese New
Year. The growth of the annual tour, now performing in 32 cities,
is impressive, and it is an honor for Philadelphia to host the event. I commend
the NTDTV on its continued efforts to enrich cross-cultural understanding. The exposure of multi-cultural ideas and traditions is a
magnificent way to enrich and diverse culture of our city. I wish you luck in
the celebration and a Happy New Year. My best. Sincerely, Arlen Specter US Congressman Mike Castle: I Would Like to Extend Warm
Wishes to All My Friends in the Asian American Community US Congressman Mike Castle On this joyous Chinese New Year, I would like to extend warm
wishes to all my friends in the Asian American community as we welcome in the
Year of the Rat. The rat symbolizes great loyalty, perseverance, and triumph
over adversity; characteristics that should serve to inspire us all to achieve
great things throughout the year. Delaware is privileged enough to house a
richly diverse and active Asian American community. On this festive occasion,
Jane and I wish you all a very happy New Year! Mike Castle, Delaware's Congressman US Senator Thomas Carper: The NTDTV Chinese New Year Global
Spectacular Provides an Opportunity for People Throughout the Tri-State Area to
Ring in the New Year United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-0803 January 4, 2008 I would like to offer my most sincere welcome to all of you
for the New Tang Dynasty Television's (NTDTV) Chinese New Year Global
Spectacular on January 4-6 at the Merriam Theater at the University of the Arts. I am pleased that the annual tour will again take place right
here in Delaware's neighbor city of Philadelphia, thereby providing an
opportunity for people throughout the Tri-State area to ring in the New Year.
The Spectacular will offer thousands the opportunity to celebrate the Chinese
New Year through live entertaining performances and will reach countless more
through television. It is through such celebrations where our cultures can
foster a better understanding of the incredible diversity of our region. NTDTV's Spectacular has grown at an astounding rate since
it's inception in 2004 and continues to support the network's message of cross
cultural understanding, democratic values and pluralistic societies. For that
reason and many more, I am pleased to wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year, a
successful celebration, and urge the NTDTV to continue the great work they do
worldwide! With best personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, Thomas R. Carper Philadelphia City Councilman Jack Kelly: Thanks for Adding to
the Rich Multicultural Atmosphere of Philadelphia City of Philadelphia December 3, 2007 Dear Chinese New Year Spectacular Organizers, Please accept my sincere thanks for adding to the rich
multicultural atmosphere of Philadelphia. The Chinese New Year Spectacular is a
fun, family-oriented, and unique celebration of beauty and tradition of Chinese
culture. It provides an educational opportunity for all those attending, and
that opportunity is extended to many more people through the efforts of New Tang
Dynasty Television. In Philadelphia and throughout the world, appreciation of
other cultures can only lead to positive interactions, and I truly admire the
Chinese New Year Spectacular organizers, sponsors, and participants for these
important contributions. Please extend my gratitude to all those involved in bring
this event to Philadelphia. Sincerely Jack Kelly Philadelphia City Council woman Donna Reed Miller: This Event
Is the Beginning of a New Tradition in the City of Philadelphia It is an honor to welcome the Chinese New Year and the great
continuing endeavors of the Greater Philadelphia Asian Culture Center. This educational organization is a wonderful resource for
enhancing the well-being of all people in its targeted communities; promoting
universal ideas of freedom, integrity, compassion, tolerance, justice and
cross-group reconciliation; and extending the moral advancement of society. In addition, GPACC encourages mutual understanding and serves
as an available link between Asian American and other communities in the greater
Philadelphia area. The organization hosts and supports a wide variety of events
to achieve its objectives. A host of people will be there to support the upcoming
Chinese New Year. This event is the beginning of a new tradition in the city of
Philadelphia and I am pleased to be a part of this historic event. GPACC is hosting one of the premier events in the city of
Philadelphia. This event brings unity and solidarity between the varied cultures
contained within the city of Philadelphia. I am appreciative of the honor
bestowed by the GPACC, and am grateful for the opportunity to support and
identify GPACC as one of Philadelphia's crowning jewels. Sincerely, Donna Reed Miller Philadelphia City Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco: I Look
Forward to Partaking Firsthand in This Wonderful Marvel The Office of Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco December 3, 2007 Dear Members & Guests of the 2008 Philadelphia Chinese
New Year Spectacular: It gives me great pleasure to bring greetings to each of you
during this most auspicious occasion. As in previous years, I am assured of the
exciting and enchanting performances that will take place in celebration of the
2008 Chinese New Year. The commitment of every participant to display China's rich
heritage through perfectly choreographed song and movement is only a small
portion of what makes this event most befitting of its name -- Spectacular! This celebration has become a welcomed tradition in
Philadelphia to which all of our citizens are able to treasure. Its success is a
true testament of Philadelphia's unique ethnic, racial and cultural diversity. I
look forward to partaking firsthand in this wonderful marvel in 2008 and in
years to come. Sincerely, Marian B. Tasco
United States Senator
City Council
Greater Philadelphia Asian Cultural Center,
And New Tang Dynasty Television,
Councilwoman
Eighth Council District
9th District Councilwoman
City council of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Ninth District Councilwoman / Majority Whip
Posting date: 12/17/2007
Original article date: 12/17/2007
Category: Worldwide Support
Chinese version available at http://www.minghui.org/mh/articles/2007/12/13/168283.html