Taiwan: Artists and Educators in Taichung Praise the Multi-faceted Chinese Spectacular (Photos)

By Minghui reporters Su Rong and Lin Ching-han

(Clearwisdom.net) The Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular was performed for full-house audiences for all five shows held in Taichung, Taiwan beginning March 9. Artists and educators in Taichung praised the show highly.

The audience watches intently during the third show of the Chinese Spectacular presented by the Divine Performing Arts in Taichung on March 10, 2008

Eighty-six year-old Wang Ching-hsuang, a leading authority in the art of lacquer-ware craft in Taiwan, has been engaged in the lacquer-ware craft for 70 years. He has trained many outstanding lacquer experts in Taiwan, and won the 2007 National Craft Achievement Award. He brought his wife and his son, who is also a lacquer expert to the Chinese Spectacular on the afternoon of March 9, 2008.

Wang Ching-hsuang (left), a leading authority in the art of lacquer-ware craft in Taiwan, attended the Chinese Spectacular with his wife

Mr. Wang said in an interview, "The backdrop design was exquisite and effective. It really added to the effect and helped the audience grasp the meaning of each piece. The whole performance was in line with the concept of the 'Unity of Heaven and Man' in our Chinese culture."

Mr. Wang's wife said, "The dancers smiles were so charming. These girls are especially lovable."

Li Chung-hsi, member of the Central Advisory Council in the Kuomintang and director of China Research Institute of Ethics, attended the Chinese Spectacular on March 10 and praised the show. He said, "Well-done. The Divine Performing Arts promotes Chinese culture using artistic form, and it makes use of dance and music to create a new look, so the presentation meets modern standards. It was really well thought-out. This is my deepest impression."

Mr. Li was also involved in the creation of the Transworld Institute of Technology. He and his wife attended the Chinese Spectacular for the second time. He shared his understanding of the vocal performances in the show. He said, "What the Divine Performing Arts presented is classical beauty, and is very well balanced between the classical beauty and modern style. It interprets traditional culture from a modern perspective. I found it quite good."

Mr. Li and his wife said if there is an opportunity, they will come to see the Divine Performing Arts every year.

Vice-president of the National Chung Hsing University Dr. Yeh Shyi-Dong and his wife attended the Chinese Spectacular.

Vice-president of the National Chung Hsing University Yeh Shyi-Dong and his wife attended the Chinese Spectacular

Mr. Yeh's wife has seen many performances by different performance companies. After seeing the Chinese Spectacular, she said, "From beginning to end, I was impressed. It was so beautiful. I can't wait to tell our friends to seize the opportunity to come see the show." Elaborating on her favorite parts of the show, she said, "The costumes were traditional and magnificent--color coordination was impeccable. The dance movements were agile and skillful, and beautiful. The hosts were very dedicated, sincere and classy. Many upscale artistic activities find it difficult to attract so many viewers in Taiwan. But the Divine Performing Arts succeeded."

Mr. Yeh also shared his impression. He said, "People's hearts should be guided to be upright. Society needs a pure flow of water. China is in chaos and the Chinese Communist Party suppresses all religions. The pure and fine Chinese culture has been completely destroyed. The Divine Performing Arts plays an important historical role in resurrecting pure and righteous Chinese culture. It has a positive effect on purifying people's hearts."

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