Sweden: Local People Support the Divine Performing Arts Show (Photos)
(Clearwisdom.net) (Reporters Tang Ling and Wu Sijing in Linkoping,
Sweden) In the evening of March 27, the Konsert & Kongress in Linkoping was
packed. The performance by the internationally famed Divine Performing Arts (DPA)
Company won applause and praise from the audience. After the Communist regime Consulate's interference with the show was exposed
by the media, the democratic and expression-freedom minded Swedes were outraged
by this gross challenge of human rights, and many people spoke out to support
the DPA show. At Linkoping, the DPA's tickets were sold out two weeks before the
show. Some people complained, "Only one show at Linkoping? That's not
enough!" Member of Parliament: Very beautiful and memorable show Member of Parliament, Karin Granbom said, "I like the show very much. It
was something I have never seen before. Very beautiful performance; the colors
are pure and bright; the choreography was pretty thoughtful and memorable." Karin Granbom, Member of Parliament Member of Parliament, Ms. Karin Granbom said that it is important to stand up
for freedom of speech. She said, "The primary purpose for me to be here
tonight is to support the right to perform this show in Sweden. We do not accept
the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) government's censorship and interference
outside of China." Member of Parliament: We want to welcome the DPA artists back next year Mr. Finn Bengtsson, Member of Parliament from a Moderate Party, is also a
medical doctor who did research in medicine for years. Mr. Finn Bengtsson said, "We support the DPA's
performance and welcome the performance to come again next year." He indicated that originally his intention for attending the show was to
express his support to the DPA, to oppose the CCP's harassment and to protect
the basic rights of the performers. Although he came to defend freedom of
expression, he ended up having a wonderful time watching the show. Mr. Bengtsson
was very happy for a pleasant evening. Mr. Bengtsson said, "The show is fabulous; the dances are superb. The
last program "Drummers of the Tang Court" was so spectacular! I want
to tell all the performers: I especially enjoy the dances and the
drumming." From the performance, Mr. Bengtsson learned that Chinese
classical dances have three fundamental elements: body charm, body expression
and technique. If blended together properly, the dances can accurately express
emotions. This is the essence of performing arts. He also said that the message
conveyed by the DPA artists is richer than ballet. Mr. Bengtsson said that he is very interested in both Eastern and Western
medicine. If people want to combine the two, they need to have more cultural
exchanges. He believed that the function of medicine is based on people's
understanding of cultural heritage and history. Since the Eastern medicine is
several thousand years older than the Western medicine, in order to understand
the Chinese medicine, people have to have a deeper understanding of the
traditional Chinese culture. He said: "We should combine the best of the West and East. I am a
believer of cultural exchanges between the East and West. It will benefit both
cultures." When informed that the DPA show will continue to tour Finland and other
Scandinavian cities, he said, "We support this show and welcome them to
come back next year." Government Employee: It is very helpful for me to understand the Chinese
culture After the DPA show, a Chinese mother and her daughter happily talked to the
reporter. Mother Qiu Yushang works in the Linkoping local government. She came
to Sweden 29 years ago. Her daughter Yu'er is a high school student. She grew up
in Sweden and speaks little Chinese. Yu'er is on the left; her mother on the right. Ms. Qiu said she likes all the programs, and they are all wonderful. This
show helped her to gain better understanding of Chinese culture. She said,
"I especially enjoy 'Chang'er Flying to the Moon'; it is very interesting
and profound." Her daughter liked "The Risen Lotus Flower" the best. She said in
Swedish, "I especially like the three words: Truth, Compassion and
Forbearance. Every word is special and emits colorful light. They are simply
extraordinary and impressive." She also expressed her admiration of the
three women (Falun Gong practitioners), "They are so beautiful and
steadfast. I really love them." March 29, 2008
Chinese version available at
http://www.minghui.org/mh/articles/2008/3/29/175426.html
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