(Clearwisdom.net) Divine Performing Arts New York Company will perform seven shows in five days at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC beginning February 11, 2009. Government officials have sent their congratulations and greetings for this grand presentation, and the tickets are selling like hot cakes.
Divine Performing Arts Tours Washington DC, the box office is super-busy
Washington is the world's political culture center where politicians and celebrities are gathered. The news about Divine Performing Arts shows has been spread throughout the greater Washington area, from the U.S. Congress to the federal executive bodies, from the upscale shopping centers to working-class popular supermarket chains, from the mainstream media to community newspapers and periodicals. The greater Washington area television stations have also begun to focus on the Divine Performing Arts shows, which have enjoyed universal appeal.
Mr. Xiang Dong, responsible person for WA NTDTV, one of the presenters of Divine Performing Arts shows, introduced Divine Performing Arts shows at the Kennedy Center on the CBS Morning News Desk Channel 9 program Feb. 9.
CBS Channel 9 website announces the news that Divine Performing Arts will perform at the Kennedy Center
According to Mr. Xue, weekend tickets were sold out a few days ago. A number of people left their telephone numbers, and wanted to wait for someone to refund their tickets. Tickets for the shows on weekdays are selling like hot cakes, and many shows are close to being sold out. Since the beginning of the premiere show, the public's enthusiasm for buying tickets has been increasing.
Mr. Xue revealed that a couple from South America exchanged their tickets in order to see the DPA show before returning to their home country. Another Chinese couple wanted to see the show on the evening of Valentine's Day, but no tickets for two linked seats were available. They finally decided to be seated separately, just to have an opportunity to see the DPA show.
Mr. Xue said, "We will think of ways to let the audience members who truly love Divine Performing Arts enter the theater. On the afternoon of Feb. 9, the organizers tried to adjust the space as much as possible, adding over 60 seats for each show, to meet the audience's demand."
As the current economy slides, box offices are deserted for the well-known shows at many large theaters, while the Divine Performing Arts has become increasingly popular and eye-catching.
Government officials in Washington DC extend congratulations
Government officials in the U.S. capital and neighboring states issue proclamations and send congratulations and greetings to wish Divine Performing Arts a great success
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, representing the 7th constitutional district of Maryland, issued a special proclamation to welcome the arrival of Divine Performing Arts.
Congressman Cummings stated that he applauded and cheered the efforts made by DPA for conveying the essence of Chinese culture to people in Maryland through their creative art performances, and providing an opportunity for the audience to witness first hand and appreciate the wonderful Divine Performing Arts shows that feature a live orchestra, choreography, costumes and dancers who portray the culture of China from ancient times to the present. He thanked DPA for enriching people's lives with their performances.
Congressman Cummings said that he was very pleased to learn that Divine Performing Arts commits to the development of Chinese people's positive values of life. He thanked DPA for persevering in presenting the U.S. audience their artistic achievements.
He said he believed that the DPA performances on February 11 to 15, 2009 will be a success. Those audience members who are fortunate enough to see the outstanding artistic production will be very grateful.
Congressman Gerry E. Connolly, representing the 11th district of the State of Virginia, congratulated the arrival of Divine Performing Arts to Washington DC. He said to his constituents that he hoped to meet with them at the Kennedy Center, and also looked forward to watching the grand performance with his family.
Washington DC Council Chair Vincent C. Gary commended Divine Performing Arts in his proclamation as a genuine treasure of art and culture in Washington DC, that gathers first-class Chinese dancers who have received advanced training in classical dance, dance artists, musicians, vocalists from around the world, and has a unique live orchestra that combines Chinese and Western musical instruments. He said that he was pleased that DPA had selected the Kennedy Center as one of the performing venues for its grand cultural events.
Maryland Governor Martin J. O'Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and State Secretary of State John P. McDonough jointly issued a proclamation to Divine Performing Arts.
They stated that in recognition of the activities that commemorate and celebrate the essence of the long-lost Chinese authentic culture through touring the world to perform a series of traditional Chinese performances, Maryland residents jointly expressed their respect and wished the DPA a successful and memorable "New Year's Performance in 2009."
Democratic National Committee Chairman, Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine commended the Divine Performing Arts performers in his congratulatory letter for their efforts and dedication in preserving Chinese culture. He assured that there is no doubt that Divine Performing Arts performers will be very proud on the evenings of the shows.
