Executive Director of Tongshan Arts and Culture Education Foundation: "Such a High Standard Performance! It Was Better Than I Could Have Ever Imagined" (Photos)

By Minghui Reporter Tang Ling in Kaohsiung

(Clearwisdom.net) The Divine Performing Arts global tour has not only caused a sensation in major cities around the world, but has also reached the counties, towns, and townships in the southern end of Taiwan. According to the Ticket Center staff, recently they have received a great many phone calls to purchase tickets for the show. On the evening of March 7, the Divine Performing Arts gave the fourth performance of the Chinese Spectacular in Kaohsiung, Taiwan to an appreciative and enthusiastic audience. Mr. Lai Hong-jin, the Executive Director of Qishan Arts and Culture Association, had high praise for the performance: "It's the first time I have ever seen such a wonderful show in the south. It's really good to see such an astonishing performance!"

Mr. Xie Yi-syong, the Executive Director of Tongshan Arts and Culture Education Foundation, said that the performance touched him profoundly. He said, "Someone recommended Divine Performing Arts to me, so I decided to come. The performance was really of such a high standard--better than I could have ever imagined. It was a real revelation for me."

Executive Director Tongshan Arts and Culture Education Foundation Xie Yi-syong

Mr. Xie continued, "What Divine Performing Arts showed us is how to display heartfelt emotions through movement, while culture is manifested through dance. You feel that the culture is really alive." He said that he sensed the hearts of the artists. "They performed each piece so carefully and with such harmony of spirit. Each movement showed their vitality--it was really wonderful. Especially their movements--just beautiful. I am pleased beyond description. I was so moved."

"After reaching a certain level, art becomes divine and is very pleasing. You feel life itself is quite wonderful! A person who knows art is really happy. Besides, art elevates the spirit. Arts affect everyone. These artists presented the spirit of the Chinese people and our nation."

"I think that it's amazing to integrate culture, arts, and religion. Culture, art, and religion can educate people and purify their hearts. I think it's of a truly high caliber."

"I did not expect to see our Chinese culture promoted so well in a foreign country. Not only that, it's amazing for Chinese people abroad to bring Chinese culture back home. Everyone who participated in these performances worked so hard and performed with their hearts."

"Our Chinese culture needs to be promoted further, I hope more government departments cooperate to spread Chinese culture to every country in the world."

Director of Qishan Culture and Arts Association Lai Hong-jin and his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jheng Gui-lan, came to the fourth Spectacular in Kaohsiung. Mr. Jheng said: "The Divine Performing Arts conveyed an inner meaning. It was beautiful--all the scenes and the screen were very good. The performances will help to improve morality and educate people. It encourages us to think in depth and to feel more peaceful."

Director of Qishan Culture and Arts Association Lai Hong-jin (left) and his friends, the Jheng Gui-lans, came to the fourth show in Kaohsiung

Lai Hong-jin, who specializes in painting, mentioned that he was impressed by "Descent of the Celestial Kings" and "Drummers of the Tang Court." "The first scene in 'Descent of the Celestial Kings' was very peaceful. At the end of 'Drummers of the Tang Court,' the rumble of the drums really shook me. The whole performance had very good color, light, and music."

Jheng Gui-lan, who was standing nearby, said, "I just saw the performance for the first time, and I was impressed. The bright colors were very refreshing. The entire performance was terrific. I believe that religion teaches people to be kind and there is some inner meaning in it. After learning the truth, I will search further and I will not be deceived by lies."

Ms. Jheng Gui-lan said: "The performance was fabulous. I saw this for the first time in southern Taiwan. It's very touching." "Every part of the show is touching. Traditional Chinese dance is so difficult, and these artists performed from their hearts."

Chinese version available at http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2008/3/8/173921.html

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