Final Divine Performing Arts Performance in the Hague Closes to Standing Ovation (Photos)

By Lin Xiaorong

(Clearwisdom.net) On February 20, 2008, the audience gave a resounding to goodbyes from the hosts of the Divine Performing Arts final performance at the World Forum Theater in the Hague. "See you next year," they exclaimed. Thunderous applause demanded a second curtain call, greeted by a standing ovation.

Audience in the Hague

Audience in the Hague

Audience in the Hague

Standing ovation as the performance draws to a close

Dr. Jansen and his friend commended the wonderful performance

Dr. Jansen, a retired United Nations worker, said that the whole performance was fantastic, including dancing, backdrops, costumes, and stories.

His friend commented that the show was wonderful.

Dr. Jansen said, "The show presented the beauty of Chinese culture. ... The whole performance was balanced and coordinated. The beautiful female dancers, postures, costumes, and dancing are all so graceful."

Mr. Rounald Jongejan (first from left) and friend Ruud Walters (second from left) like the performance

Mr. Rounald Jongejan said after watching the show, "I felt that the whole program was wonderful, demonstrating grace and beauty. I've been to China and seen performances there, but this demonstrated far more grace."

His friend Mr. Ruud Walters said, "I think that the Mongolian dancing is beautiful with many amazing things. The last performance was very graceful and powerful. In fact, the whole show is powerful. ... It is great."

Dutch comedian Erik van Muiswinkel

Dutch comedian Erik van Muiswinkel initiated a campaign of "no travel to China" to protest human rights persecution and attracted media attention as a result. In the talk show by Pauw & Witteman on Holland National TV channel 3 on February 19, he mentioned that the Chinese Communist Party attempted to interfere with the show presented by the Divine Performing Arts. After watching the show, Mr. Muiswinkel commended the performance.

After the show, some people still lingered in the theater hall and talked about the show, "Such a wonderful performance", "the colors were beautiful", "amazing costumes", and more.

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