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Sankei Shimbun, Japan: Acclaiming Chinese Traditional Dance
(Clearwisdom.net) The NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular was performed in
Osaka, Japan on March 10 and won warm applause from spectators. It was the first
stop on the spectacular Asia tour of performances. On March 11, Sankei
Shimbun, a daily newspaper in Japan, carried a report on the show and stated
that the performance won warm applause and presented Chinese traditional
culture. Sankei Shimbun reported that the Spectacular introduced traditional
Chinese culture via dancing and music. The Divine Performing Arts,
consisting of overseas Chinese artists, performed Chinese traditional dancing,
songs and drums. The report stated that NTDTV is non-governmental Chinese TV station
headquartered in New York. Since 2004, it has conducted Chinese New Year
performances with a theme of Chinese traditional culture, and has touring show
that visits many cities across the world. In the tour performance from January
to April this year, Osaka is the first stop in Asia. The report further stated that dancers wore colorful traditional costumes and
presented ancient stories of China's Tang and Song dynasties by graceful dancing
and powerful drum playing. There were also compassionate tenor, soprano, and alto solos, as well as an
Erhu solo. The performance won warm applause as it presented traditional Chinese
culture. Posting date: 3/13/2007 |