St. Louis, Missouri: Government Officials Congratulate the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular (Photo)

By Minghui reporter Wang Daren in St. Louis

(Clearwisdom.net)

The Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular will perform in St. Louis on April 30 and May 1, 2008 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. The Chinese Spectacular is part of a global tour that is performing in over 60 major cities worldwide and it's estimated to reach 650,000 people, and it has graced the world's most prestigious theaters, such as New York City's Radio City Music Hall, Los Angeles' Kodak Theater, and Paris' Le Palais des Congress. The Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis adopted a resolution, welcoming the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular and wishing the performance a success.

The resolution stated, "China is known as "The Land of the Divine." For 5,000 years, its divinely imparted culture, including Chinese dance, music and other art forms had been continuously refined as its elegance developed. Unfortunately, authentic Chinese performing arts have been absent from the world stage for several decades as much of the essence of traditional Chinese culture has faded from memory. The core values of Chinese culture: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness, once the universal standards of human of human life, were discarded in the wake of China's Cultural Revolution;

"The Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular, a world-class theatrical performance that showcases the essence of Chinese fine arts will be performing at the Touhill Performance Arts Center; the Chinese Spectacular is hosted by the Sound of Hope Radio NFP,a non-profit organization which has been serving the community by producing and broadcasting news and cultural programming; and is co-hosted by the Mid-USA Falun Dafa Association, whose mission is to promote the universal principles of truthfulness, benevolence and forbearance.

"Now therefore be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we pause in our deliberations to welcome the 2008 Chinese Spectacular and we wish them continued success, achievement and accomplishment."

Samuel L. Moore, Alderman of St. Louis, also sent a letter congratulating the 2008 Chinese Spectacular. He said, "We are extremely blessed to be a part of this tour of 60 major cities worldwide."

Alderman Moore stated, "The people of St. Louis, MO congratulate the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular Organizing Committee at St. Louis for bringing the beauty and elegance of this traditionally inspired, originally choreographed Chinese classical dance to audiences throughout the St. Louis and its nearby areas. My guest and I will be in the audience to experience these once in a lifetime,uplifting and inspiring, world-class performances from the land of beauty and enchantment."

Congratulatory letter from Henry Fan, Director of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Kansas City

Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Kansas City, Mr. Henry Fa, extended his greetings to the staff and guests of the 2008 St. Louis Chinese Spectacular Show, and wished the show a great success. He stated, "The City of St. Louis' unique history has evolved from the many cultures that settled here. The 1904 First World Fair was held in the Forest Park, St. Louis. The Chinese Spectacular's exquisite performance in St. Louis will not only provide the people of the American heartland with an opportunity to appreciate the historical and delicate Chinese arts and will remind our many compatriots of their homeland but also will add a splendid chapter to St. Louis' outstanding cultural history."

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