By Minghui/Clearwisdom reporter Su Rong from Taipei
(Clearwisdom.net) On March 16, 2008, Divine Performing Arts gave its
fourth performance of the Chinese Spectacular in Taipei. Many well-known people
from the literature and art circle came to watch the performance because of its
spreading fame. Beijing Opera authority, head of the Beijing Opera troupe
of Taiwan Drama Junior College, Cao Fusheng was among them. He had high praise
for the performance. He believes that the show preserves Chinese classical
culture, reveals the most upright human values, and had a stabilizing effect on
all people. In an interview after the show, Mr. Cao told a reporter, "In the first
half of the performance, I saw the progression of culture. It conveyed the
message of how modern people can walk out of distress. While in the second half,
the Spectacular presented the vigor of life that makes you feel energetic and
makes you realize that society needs to be educated and have a sound sense of
the best of human nature to exist." Beijing Opera authority, head of the Beijing Opera troupe at
Taiwan Drama Junior College, Cao Fusheng The Performance Awakens People Cao Yongfu was visibly moved when he said, "The first piece, 'Descent of
the Celestial Kings,' awakened some sensitive feelings within me. It is hard to
describe what it is. I feel that my heart is connected with it and it seems that
I knew it before." He said that when watching the dance, "The Power of Awareness," he
experienced an ineffable feeling. He feels that this is what modern people
should pay attention to. That is how one should face the "real world."
When we experience and realize the "truth" of modern society, we
should bravely stand up and face the problems instead of retreating. Mr. Cao
believed that those who watched today's performance would be awakened. He said
that the whole process [of experiencing the Spectacular] is the process of
awakening and being called upon. Finding Direction Out of Confusion Cao Fusheng continued, "The whole performance is a combination of
tradition, mixed with aspects of the modern age. The dance 'The Fruits of
Goodness,' combined with the dynamic backdrops, looked particularly nice. Just
like the young people in the dance, they indulge in [modern society] but they
still have a little kindness; a cap, a jacket, an action, and a motion can be
accepted by gods. Gods will reclaim and remind you. When you get the Buddha
book, you may know how to adjust yourself. As modern people have been lost
somehow, the performance gives you a definite message regarding how to find your
direction." Their Basic Technique is Quite Good Cao Yongfu said in admiration, "Their basic technique is quite good. I
myself got it from the Beijing Opera and I was trained about these things
before. Their technique is very solid, very suitable and looked very
comfortable. This is real evidence of their pursuit of perfection. They are
carrying on, making progress, presenting the vigor, youth, and the power of
life. That's great." He continued, "The vocalist Hong Ming sings very well. I just told my
friend that you cannot find a voice like his in Taiwan. That's great and I feel
very satisfied. I also enjoyed the Erhu greatly. She played wonderfully. The
composition, the charm, the sound lets you feel many inner meanings. That's
marvelous." I Experienced Something I Had Never Experienced Before Cao Fusheng continued with his praise of the Spectacular. "'Chopstick
Zest' is a piece I have never seen before. All the dancers are young male
dancers. It is rare to see so many male dancers. They danced in such an orderly
way, with so much vigor and verve. It is tremendous. I hope that the performance
will have an impact on advancing social morals. Whenever you see the
performance, you will be moved."
Posting date: 3/24/2008
Original article date: 3/24/2008
Category: Falun Dafa Worldwide
Chinese version available at http://www.minghui.org/mh/articles/2008/3/17/174542.html