New York: High Acclaim for the Premiere of Divine Performing Arts' Holiday Wonders (Photos)
(Clearwisdom.net) New Tang Dynasty's Holiday Wonders premiered at the
Beacon Theatre on Broadway in New York on the evening of December 18, 2007. At
the same time, a performance in Baltimore was also staged. The show received
rave reviews from the audience. This performance was a combination of classic Eastern and Western cultures.
Its graceful Chinese classical dances, pure and magnificent music, resounding
singing and splendid animated stage backgrounds interpreted the
divinely-inspired culture of pure truthfulness, compassion and beauty. The
boundless and compassionate energy that radiated from the performance touched
the audience members deeply. Performers wave to the audience at the end of the first
Holiday Wonders show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on December 18 A view of the audience Audience members engrossed in the performance Audience members watch the show intently Four members of the Paul Levy family attended the show
together. Paul said that the audience's enthusiasm overcame the cold
temperatures in New York this year. They felt the warmth as soon as they
arrived. Five members of the Sam Hamsen family, a businessman from New
Jersey, joyously watched the show The audience was moved by the dance, "The Power of Awareness" In the dance "The Power of Awareness," Chinese police publicly
assault a mother and child who practice Falun Gong. But onlookers, having just
learned about the practice from the couple, feel compelled to step in. Empowered
by their newfound awareness, they step in to stop the abuse in a remarkable show
of humanity. Broadway actor Thomas Keating said that the hosts of the show were very
special. They introduced each performance in a humorous manner, so that the
audience could have a pause between performances. He said that this made the
entire show unique. Mr. Keating said that the piece "The Power of Awareness" impressed
him the most. He felt that the performers' presentation was very convincing. It
was the first time that he heard about the persecution of Falun Gong, and he
said he was moved to tears. As an actor, he noticed the dancers' expression and
control. Shi Xiaoling, a university student majoring in design at Utah State
University, said that the show was beautiful. What moved her the most was the
dance, "The Power of Awareness." She said it was very touching. Upon
seeing a performance in which people are awakened and stand up to stop the
persecution, she was brought to tears. She felt that it was most moving to see
people step forward to support what is right and refuse the evil. Ms. Bi Shuying, originally from Northeast China and now a restaurant owner in
New York, saw the Divine Performing Arts show for the first time. She said she
was moved by the dance, "The Power of Awareness." She knew that Falun
Gong has been subjected to brutal persecution in China, and she believes that
it's good that Falun Gong teaches people to follow the principle of
Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Ms. Bi said the show was wonderful and that
she would come to see it again.Chinese classical dance showcases inner
connotations of different nationalities Chinese dance has gone through many dynasties, and over time it has developed
its unique charm and techniques. The Xinjiang, Korean, and Mongolian dances in
the show are a collection of the essence of dance of different ethnicities
within China. Xinjiang is an interchange of the four ancient civilizations of
Greece, Persia, India and China. The history of the civilization of the Western
regions in the Tang Dynasty endowed Xinjiang dance with enthusiasm, grace and
passion. The beautiful costumes, against the splendid scenery of Tianshan
Mountain, offered the audience members a refreshing experience. Western classical musicians deliver pure and beautiful performances The Hester String Quartet's performance was harmonious and smooth, light and
agile. The notes were like walking on stairs to deliver sincere and warm wishes
for the holiday season. The world-renowned Empire Brass quintet brought messages
of joyous celebration for this most festive season of the Western world. New York officials convey congratulations and best wishes for a successful
show Fourteen government officials, including New York Congressmen and
Congresswomen, New York State Senators and Congressmen, and New York City
Councilors, sent proclamations and congratulatory letters to NTDTV and Divine
Performing Arts on the occasion of the Holiday Wonders show. They wished a resounding success for Divine Performing Arts' Holiday Wonders
show and applauded the arrival of the performances and their exquisite
presentation. Many expressed their respect for the artists' dedication to
sharing, preserving, and promoting traditional Chinese culture for the benefit
of all. Information about Holiday Wonders New York's Holiday Wonders will run from Tuesday, December 18 through
Wednesday, December 26 at the Beacon Theatre for ten consecutive shows. After
that, Divine Performing Arts of New York, and the Divine Performing Arts Touring
Company will travel to over 60 cities around the world in response to
enthusiastic demand. According to the information released by Divine Performing
Arts, the audience is estimated to be over 650,000. The Holiday Wonders shows are held at the Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway,
between 74th and 75th streets. Tickets range from $48 to $200. NTDTV's Chinese New Year Spectacular will be presented on January 30 and run
through February 9, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, New York,
NY. Tickets begin at $58. Ticket hotline: (212) 695-7469. For more information, please visit
holidaywonders.net and chinesesplendor.com.
Chinese version available at
http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2007/12/19/168680.html
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