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Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company
Shen Yun 'very special': County Legislator
Aug 3, 2009, 5:00 pmMs. Bronz said the legends "were just great," the professionalism "was just wonderful."
'Absolutely phenomenal'
Aug 3, 2009, 3:00 pmMs. Howard said the show was "absolutely phenomenal. The colors they are using, the dancers … everything is absolutely wonderful."
Professional Singer: Very Impressive Original Program
Aug 3, 2009, 2:00 pm“All of the Shen Yun musician's voices are all very wonderful."
Retired Fashion Designer: 'I am very grateful that I was here tonight'
Aug 3, 2009, 2:00 am“I think it was super, absolutely beautiful, the costumes were outstanding.”
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Music a Delight to Arts Graduate
Aug 3, 2009, 1:00 am“I am enjoying the music, and the [solo] musicians are fabulous,” Ms. Washington said.
Shen Yun Conveys Chinese Ancient Tales
Aug 2, 2009, 10:00 pm"I think they're very good ... because you understand without them talking about what they're doing," Ms. Bonura said.
Shen Yun Important for Its Love and Compassion Says Professor
Aug 2, 2009, 10:00 pmMs. Calvini said, “I was very happy.” She had told her friend during the show that “it was wonderful, so incredible.”
Catholic Priest Awed by Shen Yun
Aug 2, 2009, 7:00 pm"It's a spectacle—a magnificent spectacle," said Catholic priest Father Dsouza after watching the Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Westchester Sunday Aug. 2.
Director of Preschool Says Show Is 'very calming and soothing'
Aug 2, 2009, 7:00 pm“I love it,” Ms. Asher said, “it’s beautiful, and actually very calming and soothing. I appreciate the dance."
'It was beyond whatever I could have imagined'
Aug 2, 2009, 6:00 pm“The ending, the singers, made me want to cry, they were very good,” Ms. Williams said.
Shen Yun Is 'absolutely wonderful' Says Chamber of Commerce Director
Aug 2, 2009, 6:00 pmMr. Rossignol said the opening scene was breathtaking revealing a magical world.
Premiere Chinese Show Returns to Westchester County
Aug 2, 2009, 9:00 amNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts is returning to Westchester on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m.
Chinese Scholar: Shen Yun Performing Arts Brings Pride and Cheer to Chinese People
May 7, 2009, 12:00 amRenowned China studies scholar Qiu Yueshou was amazed when he watched the fifth performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts in Sydney.
'Every number or dance was like a picture, like a fantasy'
Apr 26, 2009, 8:00 am"It lifted my spirit up to heaven."
'Good will prevail. I think that’s a good message'
Apr 26, 2009, 7:00 amThe final curtain fell in Sydney at a packed Parade Theatre in Kensington on Sunday, April 26.
Sydney Bids Farewell to Shen Yun With a Standing Ovation
Apr 26, 2009, 7:00 am“Beautiful, wonderful, spectacular. I enjoyed it immensely.”
'A very rich cultural heritage'
Apr 26, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Jeha, a public accountant and business consultant, shared his impressions of the show.
Former Dance Teacher: 'They were beautiful'
Apr 26, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Tsakiris commented on the fluidity and energy of the exquisitely costumed artists, both male and female.
Lady Financier: 'It is important Westerners see Shen Yun'
Apr 26, 2009, 7:00 amThe traditional stories were familiar to her. “I knew every one,” she said.
'One of the best I have ever seen'
Apr 25, 2009, 5:00 pm"The music is great, and the scenes ... looked like the real thing."
'It just touches my heart'
Apr 25, 2009, 5:00 pm”This exhibition this afternoon is a wonderful rendition of classical Chinese culture."
Professional Artist: 'A delightful feast!'
Apr 25, 2009, 10:00 am“I really thought that was fantastic—their whole production is very professional."
Dancer: 'Sensational and stunning show'
Apr 25, 2009, 10:00 am"It's good, it's very beautiful, very elegant dancing, and a beautiful introduction to Chinese culture for me.
Retired Ballet Dancer Applauds Dancers’ Skills
Apr 25, 2009, 10:00 amThe Sunday afternoon, April 26, Shen Yun show impressed a retired ballet dancer.
'I can dream of this, and it will keep me alive'
Apr 25, 2009, 9:00 amMs. Kevgas sat very close to the front during Shen Yun’s performance, and she said that was a powerful place to be.
Shen Yun is Exciting But Relaxing
Apr 25, 2009, 9:00 amWhile financial consultant Bernadette was excited about what she saw at Saturday night’s performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts, she said it also had a very relaxing feel to it.
Audience Thinks Message of Shen Yun Should Be Spread Further
Apr 25, 2009, 8:00 amThe beauty of traditional Chinese history portrayed in Shen Yun's performance at the Parade Theatre, Kensington, was well received by the audience during Saturday's matinee.
Sydneysiders Recommend Shen Yun
Apr 25, 2009, 6:00 am"Fantastic. Come and have a look. The dancing and choreography are fantastic."
Sydney Audience Moved by Message of Shen Yun
Apr 25, 2009, 5:00 am“I believe that everyone would have been moved and touched in some way by that performance.”
Newspaper Editor: ‘A very good representation of traditional Chinese performing arts’
Apr 25, 2009, 3:00 am“A very good representation of traditional Chinese performing arts."
Shen Yun Continues to Surprise Audiences
Apr 25, 2009, 3:00 am"It has just been absolutely beautiful, absolutely enthralling."
Dance Teacher: 'The coordination, the perfect timing'
Apr 25, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Hunter was full of admiration for the discipline of the dancers.
'It was like: Wow!' Says Indonesian Dancer
Apr 25, 2009, 3:00 am“The dancing is very, very excellent. I love the set. I’m glad that I came to tonight to see it."
Animation Expert Impressed by Visual Beauty
Apr 24, 2009, 8:00 pm"I enjoyed it very much—the spectacle, the dancing, and the culture—very enjoyable."
Retired Financial Planners Say the Music is 'very passionate'
Apr 24, 2009, 5:00 pmThey described the music as “very passionate."
'We haven’t seen anything like this—ever!'
Apr 24, 2009, 5:00 pmBethany said she was really enjoying Shen Yun and was surprised that the costumes were so “flowing” and also at the joy exhibited by the dancers.
Former Dancer: ‘Artistic work was excellent and very expressive’
Apr 24, 2009, 10:00 amMs. Strykowski found it very helpful that the show was hosted in English and Chinese.
Theatre Director Enjoys Cultural Experience of Shen Yun
Apr 24, 2009, 9:00 amThe director of a Sydney theatre congratulated the Shen Yun Performing Arts Company for bringing Chinese culture to Australia after seeing Sydney's Friday night show at the Parade Theatre.
Former Pianist: 'I enjoyed it all'
Apr 24, 2009, 8:00 amShe loved the dancing “the way their bodies were floating."
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Councillor: 'It's a wonderful event'
Apr 24, 2009, 6:00 am"The principle of always [standing up] for what you believe in—that is always the right thing to do."
'I'm so delighted that I was here tonight'
Apr 24, 2009, 6:00 am"I have never seen a show like it in all my life and I have been to a lot of shows. This is the best I have seen."
MP Praises Shen Yun
Apr 24, 2009, 6:00 amThe Hon. Marie Ann Ficarra attended the Shen Yun show on Friday, April 24.
Former Human Rights Commissioner: 'A beautiful mixture of culture, spirituality, and art'
Apr 24, 2009, 6:00 am"It was something that will make you think, something that will make you reflect."
Fashion Designer: ‘Exquisite, very special and very dramatic’
Apr 24, 2009, 5:00 amFamous fashion designer Carla Zampatti said she loved the show.
Strength and Spirit Shine Through in the End, Says Police Inspector
Apr 24, 2009, 5:00 am“The dance and the music and the visual arts make it compelling to watch.”
Dancer and Choreographer: 'A beautiful fusion'
Apr 24, 2009, 5:00 am"You can tell very much what they bring is of a very high standard."
Scientist Praises 'spirituality' of Shen Yun
Apr 24, 2009, 5:00 amProminent scientist comments on the spirituality of Shen Yun.
Shen Yun 'very inspiring and very beautiful'
Apr 24, 2009, 5:00 am"It was clever how they could have the performers just going up into the sky."
State Member of Parliament: 'A wonderful, wonderful production'
Apr 24, 2009, 3:00 amThe Hon. David Clarke, member of the NSW Legislative Council, was at the Shen Yun show held on April 24 in Sydney.
Singer and Musician: 'Never seen anything like this before'
Apr 23, 2009, 8:00 am“Very nice it's got that traditional sound, Chinese music. Very nicely orchestrated and great compositions.”
'It is beyond belief!'
Apr 23, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Ghisla, a classical ballet dancer and violinist and her father were in the audience.
Ballet Dancer Says, 'I feel really exhilarated, uplifted, and moved'
Apr 23, 2009, 7:00 am"Last year I wanted to come and was very sad I couldn't. It was sold out."
Federal MP: 'Inspiring to all young people'
Apr 23, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Farmer enjoyed the stories depicted in Shen Yun and felt there was a universal message portrayed.
Mainland Student: 'I strongly recommend that Chinese see it'
Apr 23, 2009, 3:00 am“I strongly recommend Chinese see it,” Ms. Zhong said.
Corporate Financier: 'Joyous, uplifting'
Apr 23, 2009, 3:00 am“I have a very strong love of [Chinese] culture and the people. It is so ancient compared to ours,” Mr. Bryan said.
Musical Director: 'Very well staged'
Apr 21, 2009, 2:00 am"I think it brings out the history of China, the deep spirituality of Chinese culture."
'I have understood more about China's culture'
Apr 19, 2009, 7:00 pmThe New York based Shen Yun Performing Arts Company performed in Sydney on April 19.
Novelist: 'Just radiates serenity'
Apr 19, 2009, 7:00 amGrandson Adrian, who designs sets for Rock Eisteddfods, said he had been inspired by the digital backdrops.
Sydney Audience Impressed by Shen Yun
Apr 19, 2009, 7:00 amThe opening performance of Shen Yun in Sydney was packed as the audience was spellbound by this glimpse of Chinese culture.
Sydney Lawyer Says Shen Yun was 'a lovely experience'
Apr 19, 2009, 7:00 am"It was really exquisitely performed."
'An awakening to youth not to forget the old culture'
Apr 19, 2009, 4:00 am“Really gracious, the old spirit of culture,” Ms. Zgravka said.
'Better than anything I have seen before'
Apr 18, 2009, 10:00 pmMs. Landau, piano teacher and opera singer, thought the show was “absolutely fantastic.”
New Zealand Audience Delights in Shen Yun
Apr 18, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Gibbs, an engineer, was at the final performance of the Shen Yun show in Auckland on April 17.
Musician: 'It's a wonderful show'
Apr 17, 2009, 7:00 pm“I find it so interesting, because Chinese culture is so different from Australian culture,” Ms. Wolstenholm said.
Auckland Shen Yun Closes With Glowing Reviews
Apr 17, 2009, 7:00 am“Because the whole thing comes from within, the feelings came right through."
'It wasn't just dance—it was much more than that'
Apr 17, 2009, 7:00 am“It was very inspiring, and it had a message of hope behind it all. It was very beautiful,” Mrs. Kerr said.
Fashion Designer: 'So much better than I imagined'
Apr 17, 2009, 7:00 am"So many friends have told me that it was so good, but it was so much better then I imagined,” Mrs. Robertson said.
Chinese Dancer Says Shen Yun Is Perfect
Apr 17, 2009, 3:00 am“The costumes were wonderful. The dancing was very professional. I like it, because I am a dancer as well."
Former Chinese Historian: 'It really touched our hearts'
Apr 16, 2009, 5:00 pm“I'd say that it is a very high standard of performance and that it is well worth attending.”
Conductor and Composer Says Shen Yun 'Absolutely amazing!'
Apr 16, 2009, 7:00 am“I thought the pianist was excellent.”
Glorious Performance by Shen Yun Performing Arts
Apr 16, 2009, 7:00 am“I've been interested in dance all my life, dance and art," explained Ms. Gilbert an architect.
Property Developer Says, 'You can never forget the colours'
Apr 16, 2009, 7:00 am“Wow, some of the best I have seen. They are up there with the world's best.”
Democracy Activist Praises Shen Yun As 'a miracle for human beings'
Apr 16, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Jia said that watching Shen Yun is one of his greatest dreams come true.
Maori Carver Says: 'It's a different experience'
Apr 16, 2009, 3:00 am“I think their interpretation of the story through the dance is quite easy to read and easy to understand.”
Restaurant Owner: Shen Yun Performance Was Powerful
Apr 16, 2009, 12:00 amMr. Mlabenovsky said, “I do like opera, but this was powerful!”
Aucklanders: 'Very uplifting, very positive'
Apr 15, 2009, 3:00 pm“Every aspect of the show–the dancers, the colours, the music—was delightful.”
Maori Affairs Minister: Shen Yun Show Extraordinary
Apr 15, 2009, 1:00 pmDr. Pita Sharples, minister of Parliament for Maori Affairs and Education, was at the show.
Artist Intrigued and Uplifted by Singers
Apr 15, 2009, 7:00 am"The women's skirts are really very elegant.”
College Vice-Principal: 'Absolutely wonderful'
Apr 15, 2009, 7:00 am"We can understand why the phoenix is so significant."
Shen Yun Graces Auckland ASB Theatre
Apr 14, 2009, 5:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts 2009 World Tour made its Auckland debut performance at the ASB Theatre.
Calligrapher Enjoys Shen Yun's Elegance
Apr 14, 2009, 12:00 pmMs. Bradshaw explained that she had come to see Shen Yun because she was interested in Chinese culture.
Publisher of Chinese Weekly Newspaper: People Want to Seek Truth
Apr 14, 2009, 9:00 amMs. Zhang strongly felt the wish to “become a good person” after watching the Shen Yun show.
Professional Watercolourist: 'Very inspiring!'
Apr 13, 2009, 6:00 pmA professional watercolour artist, Ms Grant said that she had been inspired by Shen Yun, noting particularly the colours.
Deputy Mayor: 'I was enthralled the whole time'
Apr 13, 2009, 8:00 amMr. Antonio said he loved the whole performance.
Former Ballerina Appreciates Message in Shen Yun
Apr 13, 2009, 6:00 am"We thought it was beautiful. The colours of the costumes ... and the underlying message was very strong."
A Night To Be Remembered
Apr 13, 2009, 3:00 am"I think the professional quality of it was outstanding."
Men Beat Drums in a Festive Celebration
Apr 12, 2009, 11:00 pmMr. Wong, regrets that he has never seen this true culture until now.
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Shen Yun Performance Surprises Brisbanites
Apr 12, 2009, 5:00 amThe lavish showcase was held at Queensland Conservatorium Theatre situated beside the Brisbane River's Parklands.
Shen Yun Warms the Hearts of Australians
Apr 12, 2009, 1:00 amShen Yun’s Brisbane tour finished on a high with a full house in the Queensland Conservatorium Theatre.
Lawyer and Percussionist Happy 'to hear Chinese music'
Apr 11, 2009, 7:00 pm"It was incredible. Amazing fitness."
Multicultural Art Promoters: 'Elegant! Primo!'
Apr 11, 2009, 7:00 pm“The flower that only comes out every three thousand years. It's just elegant and nice,” Kimiora said.
Company Executive: Shen Yun 'honest and truthful'
Apr 11, 2009, 7:00 pm“The heritage of China over 5,000 years is so diverse and so enlightening. It’s spectacular.”
Former Ballet Dancer: 'The background, everything is beautiful'
Apr 11, 2009, 6:00 pmMs. S Oh is a former ballet dancer. She attended Shen Yun with her husband Mr. S Oh, a businessman.
Master of Theatre Production: 'It is flawless'
Apr 11, 2009, 5:00 pmSharka, a costume designer, was impressed with production and its emphasis on traditional culture.
Dancer and Choreographer: 'Very, very powerful'
Apr 11, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Baeza said, “I’ve never seen Chinese culture like this before.”
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Diverse Show Reaches Diverse Audience
Apr 11, 2009, 9:00 amThis is the third year Brisbane audiences have been treated to such a high-calibre display of Chinese culture.
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Actress: 'Very high production values'
Apr 11, 2009, 7:00 am“Well, both the guy [Yuan Qu] and the female [Chia-ning Hsu] were absolutely breathtaking.”
Teachers Learn Divine Lesson
Apr 11, 2009, 7:00 am"I love the backdrops. The entire show is beautiful.”
Shen Yun Warms the Heart
Apr 10, 2009, 8:00 pm“That whole philosophy is very warming,” Mr. Rackham said.
'This is what all Chinese people can be proud of'
Apr 10, 2009, 8:00 pmMrs. Chen said the show contained deep messages, such as the story of drunken poet Li Bai.
Accountant: 'Everything was perfect'
Apr 10, 2009, 6:00 pm“It made me realise how different and how far advanced the Chinese culture is in relation to our Western culture,” Mr. Rooker said.
Bank Manager: 'No words spoken, but you really understand'
Apr 10, 2009, 5:00 pmSteven, a bank manager, said he was not familiar with traditional Chinese culture, but the music really impressed him.
Mainland Chinese: 'Extraordinarily beautiful'
Apr 10, 2009, 6:00 amMs. Hu was wishing Shen Yun continued success. Mr. Kotecha said, “I love all cultures!"
Musician Finds Powerful Message in Shen Yun
Apr 10, 2009, 6:00 amMs. Malia and Mr. Haimona, a musician, were in the audience.
'It's really been an eye-opener, very exciting'
Apr 10, 2009, 5:00 am"The people seem to burst out of the screen, it's very, very good. It's really fun.”
Finance Officer: 'The technique is perfect'
Apr 10, 2009, 4:00 amThe soprano, Chia-ning Hsu, also made an impression. “That was pretty special”, Ms Peters said.
International Business Lecturer: 'The message was one of kindness'
Apr 10, 2009, 4:00 amMs. Roberts praised the emcees for introducing each performance.
Accountant: 'Everything is perfect'
Apr 10, 2009, 3:00 am"That floating effect when they’re moving across the stage—it was just beautiful."
Shen Yun: A Magnificent Chinese Heritage for All
Apr 10, 2009, 3:00 amPeter, who immigrated from China six months ago, felt privileged to attend Brisbane's Friday night performance.
Drama Students Appreciate Shen Yun
Apr 10, 2009, 3:00 am"I loved the cohesion of it all. It worked really well together.”
Ayurvedic Medicine Doctor: 'Very peaceful and tranquil'
Apr 9, 2009, 7:00 pmDr Alexandru says that the rhythm and music follow the old traditions and we all have to find a way back to our own heritage.
Shen Yun: ‘Fantastic singers! World-class!’
Apr 9, 2009, 1:00 pmIt was great. What a great performance. I love the dancing ... the dedication and the connection with Buddha."
Ambassador for Peace: ‘You could feel the purity’
Apr 9, 2009, 9:00 am“I felt that my spiritual senses had been awakened".
Burmese VIP: 'I love it'
Apr 9, 2009, 7:00 am“You can always remember beautiful things”, Ms Pae said.
Shen Yun: Beautiful in Any Language
Apr 9, 2009, 7:00 amLocals from diverse ethnic backgrounds came to enjoy Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Business Owner: 'I was moved to tears'
Apr 9, 2009, 7:00 am“There was a lovely purity about it, a very happy, happy show,” Mrs. Sanderson added.
Teachers Appreciate Shen Yun Lessons in Chinese Culture
Apr 9, 2009, 7:00 am“Wonderful show! There's a lot of colour. I think there's an excitement … there's a really great feel in the energy.”
Community Leader Says Shen Yun Is 'Wonderful! Wonderful!'
Apr 9, 2009, 7:00 am"I'm just grateful that I came."
Shen Yun: 'The colour, the grace, the beauty'
Apr 8, 2009, 6:00 pm"It was “very much a serenity and an understanding and appreciation of another culture.”
'More Australians Should See This Show,' Say Queenslanders
Apr 8, 2009, 5:00 pmMany, including David, acknowledged Shen Yun's content, saying it was important and more Australians should see the show.
Shen Yun Helps Young Singer
Apr 8, 2009, 10:00 amSophia thought the opening scene of the show was the best.
Former Bandmaster Says Singer Brilliant
Apr 8, 2009, 9:00 amMr. Taylor, former bandmaster and trumpeter in the Australian Army Band enjoyed the pianist and the singers.
Artist: 'Shen Yun offers a lot to enjoy'
Apr 8, 2009, 9:00 amCynthia thought that Shen Yun has so much to offer on many levels.
Shen Yun Performing Arts Welcomed in the Sunshine State
Apr 8, 2009, 4:00 amQueensland State Government officials enthusiastically welcomed Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Adelaide Lucky to Have Shen Yun Show
Apr 7, 2009, 7:00 pm“Very enriching, it just makes you think more about things,” said Mr. Miers.
'It introduces new concepts to people'
Apr 6, 2009, 8:00 pm"It was saying that there was something good out there."
Importer/Exporter: 'It's a very good show'
Apr 6, 2009, 8:00 pmMr. Goldman concluded, "We’re very happy, we like the show."
Man of Letters Finds Show Divine
Apr 6, 2009, 7:00 pm“Terrific, good choreography, and the costumes,and the background. I really enjoyed that."
Chief Executive: 'I think it's fantastic'
Apr 6, 2009, 7:00 pm“You have grasped from a couple of thousand years back, and suddenly you are right in the present times. I think it’s fantastic.”
CEO: 'I thoroughly enjoyed it'
Apr 6, 2009, 7:00 am"Contraltos, women with low voices, are very rare today, so it was very good to hear her."
Shen Yun Entertains and Uplifts Adelaide
Apr 6, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Perdl, a barrister and advocate, said, “It is very uplifting.”
Visual Artist Visibly Impressed: ‘Very deep, very enlightening’
Apr 6, 2009, 1:00 am“Incredible dancing.”
Civic Council President: Incredibly Profound Message
Apr 6, 2009, 12:00 amThe audience appreciated the revitalization of the Chinese traditional culture.
One Show Is Not Enough!
Apr 5, 2009, 11:00 pmMr. and Mrs. Nealyon were moved by this unique performance.
Ethnic Radio Producer: 'It was colorful, fun and encourages reflection'
Apr 5, 2009, 11:00 pm"What impressed me a lot is the background visuals ..."
Graphic Designer: Loved the Dance
Apr 5, 2009, 10:00 pm“I loved the music. And also I loved the dance, probably more than the music, but also the costumes."
‘A window into 5,000 years of culture,’ Says Songwriter
Apr 5, 2009, 10:00 pm“I think it’s something not to be missed, because it’s a brilliant spectacle, and it’s a window into 5,000 years of culture."
Pianist Impressed by Exceptional Talent
Apr 5, 2009, 10:00 pmMr. Walkely is very impressed by the outstanding level of talent on display by Shen Yun. “Firstly I enjoyed the pianist. She was a very beautiful pianist."
Chinese Artist and Businesswoman Enchanted by Shen Yun
Apr 5, 2009, 7:00 pmShen Yun closed its run in Geelong, Australia, to resounding applause and appreciative comments from the audience.
Classical Chinese Dancer Lavishes Praise on Shen Yun
Apr 4, 2009, 9:00 am"You can see all the joy on the dancers’ faces, they are really into it,” he said, smiling.
Dance Studio Owner’s Fourth Time Seeing Shen Yun, Loves Every Bit
Apr 3, 2009, 11:00 pm“I thought it was such a wonderful, wonderful show. We are very lucky to have such a beautiful group of dancers come to Australia.”
Dance Teachers: 'It’s been very, very inspirational'
Apr 3, 2009, 10:00 pmMs. Quirk and her daughter, Sherine, both dance teachers, had many things to say about the show.
Arts Teacher Draws Inspiration From Shen Yun Performance
Apr 3, 2009, 10:00 pm“I love the marriage of the arts with the dance, because it’s just so artistic to see the story come through the dance. I loved it,” Ms. Jessop said.
Accounting Firm Principal Says 'Take the whole family!'
Apr 3, 2009, 10:00 pm“The colour and the light, and just bright, happy colours, I think it just gave a happy feel.”
Musician: ‘I was crying. It was so beautiful’
Apr 3, 2009, 10:00 pmShe exclaimed, “It was absolutely fantastic—just awesome. Absolutely fantastic!”
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At Shen Yun Final in Geelong, Audience Members Were Left Wanting More
Apr 3, 2009, 9:00 pm"It is very clever how they used technology [to depict] the ascension into heaven."
Artistically Inclined Family Overwhelmed by Shen Yun
Apr 3, 2009, 9:00 pm“Fantastic shapes and spatial arrangements, and everything, just fantastic."
Mainland Chinese: ‘I cried from start to finish’
Apr 3, 2009, 8:00 pmShe was deeply and visibly touched. “Living in China so many years I’ve never come across such a moving performance."
Former Finance Manager: 'It was striking'
Apr 3, 2009, 7:00 pmAs for the costumes, he reiterated, "yes, I said immaculate."
Drama Teacher: 'It’s like they’re floating'
Apr 3, 2009, 7:00 pmMrs. Dolista said the show takes “the audience on a journey that is sort of enlightening and spiritual and uplifting."
Second Geelong Show Packed, Shen Yun Enlivens the Chinese
Apr 3, 2009, 6:00 pm“Chinese classical dance allows Westerners to appreciate the essence of Chinese culture."
Mainland Couple Take Tour to Attend Shen Yun
Apr 3, 2009, 6:00 pm"I wanted to come and take a look,” Ms. Liang explained.
Dance Teacher Liked 'Their movement, their energy, the different rhythms'
Apr 3, 2009, 5:00 pm"The Udumbara. I found ... the colours were beautiful, the light to dark, and deep colours."
Magnificent Costumes Intrigue Curious Dress Designer
Apr 3, 2009, 5:00 pm"I felt very peaceful. It was all beautiful."
‘Spiritual, enlightening, uplifting in lots of ways’
Apr 3, 2009, 5:00 pmThe music was "Quite spiritual, quite enlightening, quite uplifting in lots of ways."
Former University Administrator: 'The whole program is impressive'
Apr 3, 2009, 12:00 pm"I’m amazed at the technology of the screen, which I’m interested in. How does the big picture work?" he asks.
Theater Producer: 'They've done a wonderful job'
Apr 3, 2009, 11:00 amThis was Mr. Smith’s first time watching Shen Yun, and he was impressed by the format of the show.
Entrepreneur Appreciates Quality of Shen Yun: ’It’s a shame just to keep it to ourselves’
Apr 3, 2009, 10:00 am"The whole dancing was so spectacular. They are so rhythmic, so agile, so fluid, and that was beautiful."
Former Ballet Dancer Thinks Shen Yun Is 'very artistic, very gentle'
Apr 3, 2009, 10:00 amHeidi, the former ballet dancer from Germany, thought the skill of the dancers was of a high calibre.
Mayor: 'It kept me on the edge of my seat all night'
Apr 3, 2009, 8:00 am“I know it’s a culture that is old and steeped in history, and that shone out tonight."
Shen Yun Premiers in Geelong, Gives Audience a Treat
Apr 3, 2009, 8:00 amCosta Hall in Geelong was abuzz on Friday night, April 3, as Shen Yun Performing Arts gave its debut to the Victorian coastal city.
Photographer: Shen Yun 'hits an emotional chord'
Apr 3, 2009, 7:00 am"The drumming and the silk rhythms, it was so stunning."
Chinese Student: The Most Amazing Show I’ve Ever Seen
Mar 31, 2009, 2:00 pmTwo Chinese students said they were enchanted by the profound meaning and other-worldly beauty of the Shen Yun show.
Consultant: 'It's incredibly touching'
Mar 31, 2009, 3:00 amShen Yun touched the heart of consultant Mr. Nugent, after seeing the show for the third time in as many years.
Shen Yun Is ‘superbly done’
Mar 31, 2009, 3:00 am“It’s a good blend and it makes it more accessible for Western audiences.”
Young Dancer: 'I loved it, but it just went too quickly'
Mar 31, 2009, 3:00 amMrs. Horn heard about Shen Yun from colleagues.
Former Dancer: 'The dancers glided beautifully'
Mar 30, 2009, 10:00 pmMany ancient Chinese fables and tales unfolded on stage during the Shen Yun show on Tuesday, March 31.
'It’s beyond the word beautiful'
Mar 30, 2009, 9:00 pm'Thank you for coming to Australia and doing it for us, thank you for everything!”
Gallery Assistant: It 'is spiritually refreshing'
Mar 30, 2009, 9:00 pm"It’s very rare to see a show that is spiritually refreshing."
Former Dancer: 'It is really to be honoured'
Mar 30, 2009, 8:00 pm"Absolutely amazing, so uplifting, so colourful, so talented, just blown away,” was the response by Ms. Madden, a former dancer.
Former Diplomat: 'It's Simply Wonderful'
Mar 30, 2009, 7:00 pmA former Diplomat, Mr. Harper, and his wife, Mrs. Harper, came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts with great interest on March 30.
Techno-Punk Musician Loves the Music
Mar 30, 2009, 7:00 am“The colors were fantastic, the movement was synchronized to the point of perfection."
Company Owner: 'I'm very uplifted'
Mar 30, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Gallow said, "I'm very uplifted by this show."
Retired Dancer: 'I didn’t want it to finish'
Mar 29, 2009, 9:00 pmMarion continued as she reflected on her experiences of the night, and the words tumbled out.
Former Artistic Director: 'It was fantastic!'
Mar 29, 2009, 7:00 pmA chilly autumn night had Canberra audiences more than happy to take up their seats in the packed Canberra Theatre.
'The singers are absolutely wonderful'
Mar 29, 2009, 5:00 pmBeing a self-professed singer, Fred especially came to see the world-renowned vocalists, two tenors and one contralto.
Feng Shui Practitioner: 'It takes you on a journey inward'
Mar 29, 2009, 2:00 pmShelley, a feng shui practitioner and events coordinator, knew immediately that she was going to experience something special.
Federal Arts Coordinator: 'The breadth of it is just lovely'
Mar 29, 2009, 2:00 pm“I just think it’s splendid,” said Ms Wells.
'Can't find enough adjectives'
Mar 29, 2009, 1:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts 2009 World Tour came to Canberra Theater on March 29, for the first of four shows.
Teachers Brought Closer to Chinese Traditions
Mar 29, 2009, 12:00 pmCanberra audiences were the first in Australia to be enchanted by Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Radio Personality: 'There is a matrix of different talents'
Mar 29, 2009, 9:00 am"It’s just fascinating for regular Canberrans to see the talent, not just the stories."
College Department Chair Awestruck by Exquisite Performance
Mar 29, 2009, 7:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts on tour in Taiwan has gained tremendous popularity, so two additional shows were scheduled.
Business Executive: ‘The show is very enlightening’
Mar 29, 2009, 7:00 am“The opening … with the drums was stunning. I thought it was really, really good,” Mr. Jarrett said.
Photographer Feels Shen Yun 'has a language of its own'
Mar 29, 2009, 5:00 am"It has a language of its own. It speaks a language through movement and sound. It is wonderful, it is amazing, fabulous.”
Taiwanese Representative Says Shen Yun Opens Eyes of the Spirit
Mar 28, 2009, 8:00 pm"I think it’s just terrific—their performance is so special."
Young Canberra Politician Delights in Shen Yun
Mar 28, 2009, 8:00 pmAfter the show, Mr. Coe gave a rousing speech about Shen Yun Performing Arts at the VIP reception.
Canberra Art Critic Takes Keen Interest in Shen Yun
Mar 28, 2009, 5:00 pm“The other thing I thought very interesting this year is the introduction of a bit of humour,” she said.
First Canberra Show Brings Full House, Diverse Crowd
Mar 28, 2009, 3:00 pm“It’s such an ancient culture that permeates every part of our lives.”
Shen Yun Guides People Toward the Right Path
Mar 28, 2009, 3:00 pm“Shen Yun is well-known. It is terrific to have the chance (to attend the show."
'There will be a far-reaching impact on ... audience members'
Mar 28, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Jiang Zhaoyi, a Democratic Progressive Party branch chief and former congressman, said, "Today's performance was overwhelming."
Township Chief’s Wife: Perfect Performance! 'Seeing is believing'
Mar 26, 2009, 7:00 am"I think seeing Shen Yun is not only visual or hearing enjoyment, but also it is spiritual enjoyment."
Museum Curator: Shen Yun 'helped me find the bright side of life'
Mar 26, 2009, 2:00 amMs. Cai said,"The program was so wonderful that I was deeply touched."
Legislator: Shen Yun Has a Unique Style
Mar 25, 2009, 8:00 pm"Shen Yun brings back Chinese traditional arts and culture and passes them on. I think it is very important.”
Shen Yun's World-Class Performance Surprises County Councilwoman
Mar 25, 2009, 10:00 am“I hope more tours of Shen Yun can be arranged in Changhua County."
Will Always See the Show, No Matter How Expensive
Mar 25, 2009, 10:00 amEach time Mr. Lai has seen the Shen Yun show, he has noticed the power of new levels and was deeply affected by it.
Director of National Laboratories: 'Shen Yun enables me to appreciate cultural heritage'
Mar 25, 2009, 9:00 amDr. Yang said that he was particularly impressed with a unique program called "The Poet’s Vision."
Professor: 'The magnificence of Chinese culture should be widely promoted'
Mar 25, 2009, 7:00 am“In fact, it is worthwhile to appreciate the magnificence of Chinese culture, and it deserves to be further promoted.”
Chairman of Fine Arts Center: 'This is really great!'
Mar 25, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Wang, an expert with solid understanding about works of art, said, “Every piece of the program is magnificent.”
Artist: ‘Shen Yun is marvelous'
Mar 24, 2009, 8:00 am“Because of my job, I’m used to having a serious expression. I saw every performer of Shen Yun wore a bright smile."
Former Deputy of Chinese National People's Congress: 1.3 Billion Chinese Needs Shen Yun
Mar 24, 2009, 7:00 amA former deputy to the Chinese National People's Congress, Mrs. Xu, was moved to tears by Shen Yun's dance.
Restaurant Owner Says, 'I am so lucky to see the Shen Yun performance'
Mar 24, 2009, 7:00 amDeeply touched by the Shen Yun performance, Ms. Liang said, “I feel my soul was thoroughly cleansed!”
President of Technology Company: Shen Yun 'aims at pursuing beauty and technical skill'
Mar 24, 2009, 7:00 am"The dancing performance reflects the authentic spirit of Chinese classical dance."
General Manager of Radio Station Shed Tears
Mar 24, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Qiu praised the backdrop.“That was fabulous! Because I work for the media and have been a director, the combination is magnificent."
Violinist: 'An astonishing show!'
Mar 24, 2009, 7:00 am“There were superb dancing skills and amazing visual effects! The backdrops especially surprised us.”
Legislator: Shen Yun Incredibly Amazing
Mar 23, 2009, 10:00 amLegislator Chiu Jingchun and his wife, Gu Suzheng, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts’ show on March 22.
'Shen Yun performance brings more peace and magnificence to the world'
Mar 23, 2009, 7:00 amAccompanied by his wife, Dr. Huang Kuang-Chih, “Taiwan’s Father of Laser” watched the Shenyun show in Kaohsiung, on March 17.
Women Entrepreneurs Association: Shen Yun’s Directors Are Incredibly Amazing
Mar 23, 2009, 7:00 am'Knowing the True Picture Offers Ultimate Hope,' really touched me. I cannot use any human language to describe its implications.
Art Professor: Shen Yun Is Extraordinary
Mar 23, 2009, 7:00 amDr. Hsu Su-Hsia, professor of Art and Design, watched the Shen Yun show in Hsinchu on March 22 with her husband.
Top Taiwanese Doctors: Shen Yun Is 'very creative'
Mar 23, 2009, 7:00 am“These dancing skills were rarely seen before. That is, their jumps, turns, and diverse spins are amazing!”
Legislator: Shen Yun Show Is Exceptionally Good
Mar 22, 2009, 5:00 pmMany Taiwanese celebrities highly enjoyed Shen Yun's fourth show in Hsinchu on the evening of March 21, 2009.
Director of Dental Department: 'I feel Shen Yun’s show is exquisite.'
Mar 22, 2009, 2:00 pm“I have looked forward to Shen Yun for a long time! ... I feel Shen Yun’s show is very exquisite.”
Hsinchu Deputy Mayor: ‘Hsinchu citizens can enjoy this marvel of the highest caliber'
Mar 22, 2009, 10:00 amMore than 6,000 people attended the six shows, performed over four days, to enjoy Shen Yun’s show.
Television and Film Teacher: Shen Yun Brings Serenity and Peacefulness
Mar 22, 2009, 10:00 amLin Jinwei was particularly impressed with the program "The Udumbara’s Bloom," because he drew divine inspiration from it.
Former Member of Hong Kong Legislative Council: Shen Yun Should Perform in Hong Kong
Mar 22, 2009, 9:00 am"If Hong Kong people have the opportunity to see this wonderful show, it would a blessing for them."
'We who create beauty are really inspired by the show!'
Mar 22, 2009, 9:00 amTaiwan’s national heirloom painter, Mr. Lai said, “Very beautiful! It is really flawless!”
Physician: 'Their smiles came from the heart'
Mar 22, 2009, 7:00 am"I must say I have never seen any performance like this before,” said Dr. Chen.
Legislator: 'It’s a great blessing for Hsinchu citizens to have Shen Yun in Hsinchu'
Mar 22, 2009, 7:00 amKer said that Shen Yun successfully combined Chinese culture, Chinese classical dance, and Western musical instruments.
Professor of History: 'Immortal and precious values'
Mar 22, 2009, 12:00 am“The great idea and philosophy that Shen Yun Performing Arts conveys will travel beyond time and space. It's immortal
University President: Shen Yun Can 'inspire the hearts of people of all ages'
Mar 21, 2009, 4:00 pmDr. Tseng Hsieng-Cheng appreciated the Shen Yun show in Hsinchu with his father on the evening of March 21.
Industry Association Executive Director: 'I will Enthusiastically Promote Shen Yun'
Mar 21, 2009, 7:00 am“Shen Yun's performance has profound implications."
Chinese Ink Painting Master: 'It just looked like a wonderland'
Mar 21, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Han is often referred to as a versatile artist in art circles within the Hsinchu region.
Former Legislator: Presentation of the Essence of 5,000-year Chinese Culture
Mar 20, 2009, 4:00 pmMr. Chiu Chuei-chen watched the Shen Yun show premiere in Hsinchu with his wife, Ms. Zhuang Xiumei, on the evening of March 19.
Chairman of Technology Company: ‘Performers showed a kind of noble sentiment and spirit’
Mar 20, 2009, 12:00 pmChairman Huang, of a technology company, was amazed by the effects of the backdrop.
University Vice-President: 'New understanding about forgotten Chinese culture'
Mar 20, 2009, 11:00 am"After watching the show, we can have a new understanding about forgotten Chinese culture."
Beauty Pageant Winner: Shen Yun Is a Very Outstanding and Touching Show
Mar 20, 2009, 8:00 am"The movements were sharp and clear ... and very enlightening"
Former President of 'Youth Daily News': Performers’ Temperament Purifies People’s Hearts
Mar 20, 2009, 7:00 am“This is a world-class performance.”
Radio Station Deputy Controller: I Want to Introduce Shen Yun to My Audience
Mar 20, 2009, 7:00 am"Shen Yun is really marvelous. I will tell people on my radio show how magnificent Shen Yun Performing Arts is.”
University Arts Center Director: 'Shen Yun makes me reconsider my life'
Mar 20, 2009, 7:00 am"The images projected on the backdrop presented aspirations for a better life as well as the pursuit of a peaceful mind."
Director and Chief of Chorus: 'Shen Yun Is the hope of a nation and a people'
Mar 20, 2009, 12:00 amLi Zhangjie is the current director and chief of Kaohsiung City Experimental Chorus as well as a program director of a broadcasting company and a drama director.
Taiwan National Treasure Dancer Wants to Emulate Shen Yun’s Success
Mar 19, 2009, 10:00 pm"The female dancers’ performance was like a gentle breeze blowing in spring."
Chief of Taiwan Bangzi Company: 'We should model ourselves on Shen Yun'
Mar 19, 2009, 3:00 pm“Shen Yun successfully integrates elements of Chinese culture into its performance, which helps audiences to experience the profundity of Chinese culture."
Kiwanis International Branch President: 'Shen Yun is really amazing'
Mar 19, 2009, 3:00 pm"I felt like dancing with the dancers. It was a high-class program. I was so touched, I could not help love it.”
Country Composer: Contralto’s ‘song gave off emotions and style’
Mar 18, 2009, 7:00 pmHsu Mingde, a country composer and music educator, particularly liked the voice of contralto Yang Jiansheng.
Former National Representative: Shen Yun ‘was a clean and pure river’
Mar 18, 2009, 10:00 am“The quality of this is very, very high. I have never seen such a performance,” said Lin Linghsu.
Artistic Director: Shen Yun Will Be Popular in Every Corner of the Earth
Mar 18, 2009, 8:00 am"Not only did they dance them with ease, but also they perfectly demonstrated the feelings and spirits of the dance.”
Clay Sculptor: ‘I was so absorbed that I forgot to clap’
Mar 18, 2009, 8:00 amMs. Song said, “Every program was amazing. Every scene was astounding."
Information Director: Shen Yun 'embraces ancient civilization'
Mar 18, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Lin said that this year, he was even more astonished.
Calligrapher: ‘A significant guide for those who were lost in dilemmas’
Mar 18, 2009, 7:00 am“I think the Shen Yun performance helps the spirituality of society greatly."
Former Head of IMC: 'I take great delight in the show'
Mar 18, 2009, 7:00 amPeng Guoxiong, former head of the IMC of Kaohsiung, “The content of the show is wondrous!"
'Shen Yun has the best performing arts show'
Mar 17, 2009, 12:00 pmMr. Liao Wenqing saw the Shen Yun show in Kaohsiung on March 17.
Director of Kaohsiung Municipal Social Education Hall Praises Shen Yun
Mar 17, 2009, 12:00 pmMr. Hsieh Sanhuei was overwhelmed by the Shen Yun show in Kaohsiung on March 16.
Director-General of Chiayi City Athletic Association: 'inexpressibly touched'
Mar 17, 2009, 11:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts debut on March 10 fascinated spectators at Chiayi.
Land Bank Manager Realizes Deeper Meaning of Life
Mar 16, 2009, 5:00 pmLand Bank Manager Chen Zize and his wife watched the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Chiayi on March 10.
Rotary Club President Brings Orphans to Shen Yun
Mar 16, 2009, 4:00 pmLin Yushui attended Shen Yun in Kaohsiung on the evening of March 15.
Shen Yun Changes People’s Thinking
Mar 16, 2009, 3:00 pmLu Wenfeng saw Shen Yun in Chiayi on March 10.
'Let the world witness the elegance of classical Chinese dance’
Mar 16, 2009, 1:00 pmLin Yuanyuan, senior advisor to the president of Taiwan, and his son, attended the Shen Yun show in Kaohsiung on March 15.
Dance Teachers Association Director: ‘Every dancer’s smile was welcoming’
Mar 16, 2009, 12:00 pmHung Huichao, director saw the Shen Yun show in Kaohsiung.
Customs Director-General: 'Without seeing Shen Yun, one will regret It'
Mar 16, 2009, 12:00 pmShen Yun presented the fourth of seven shows to a full house in Kaohsiung.
Deputy Police Chief: ‘It’s worth seeing over and over again’
Mar 16, 2009, 12:00 pmHsiao Zongyih and his wife attended th Shen Yun show in Kaohsiung.
City Labor Director: ‘We always welcome Shen Yun to Kaohsiung City’
Mar 15, 2009, 4:00 pmThe overall effect urged people to be kind. It was very upright, bright, and joyful.”
Taitung County Magistrate Brings 300 People to Shen Yun Performance!
Mar 15, 2009, 3:00 pm“Everyone was very absorbed in the show. I could feel the performers’ dedication."
Arts Management Manager: ‘Spectacular, luxurious’
Mar 15, 2009, 2:00 pmChen Kuanbin attended Shen Yun Performing Arts 2009 World Tour matinee on March 14 in Kaohsiung.
Symphony Orchestra Manager: ‘I feel wonderful now'
Mar 15, 2009, 1:00 pmChu Hungchang saw the Shen Yun show for the second time on March 13 in Kaohsiung.
‘A purifying medicine for mankind’
Mar 15, 2009, 1:00 pmEducational Foundation president and his wife see Shen Yun in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Watercolor Federation Chair: ‘The most spectacular show I’ve seen in 77 years’
Mar 15, 2009, 1:00 pm“I have never seen such a perfect combination of colors before."
Actress Described Show as 'stunning'
Mar 15, 2009, 12:00 pmChen Suchen watched the Shen Yun Performing Arts on March 14.
Aboriginal Legislator: 'It is truly worthwhile for me to come here today'
Mar 15, 2009, 7:00 am"They were very professional. This kind of performance is not easy to come by."
Police Bureau Director-General: 'Police should learn something from Shen Yun'
Mar 15, 2009, 7:00 amOn the afternoon of March 14, 2009, director-general of Pingtung County Police Bureau, Mr. Song Kongkai saw Shen Yun in Kaohsiung.
Arts Center Superintendent: Shen Yun Was ‘absolutely astounding’
Mar 15, 2009, 7:00 amLing Peicen saw Shen Yun Performing Arts 2009 World Tour in Kaohsiung.
Former National Policy Advisor of Presidential Office: Shen Yun Can Help Rectify Human Morality
Mar 15, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Wen Xinchun and his wife see DPA in Kaohsiung on March 15, 2009.
Chief of the AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Watches Shen Yun Twice in Taiwan
Mar 14, 2009, 3:00 pm“It was indeed wonderful. Chinese culture is so profound that the more you look at it, the deeper it becomes."
Chinese Medicine Cross-Strait Exchange Association President: It Is Like a Worldly Paradise
Mar 14, 2009, 7:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts International Company’s premiere in Kaohsiung was on the evening of March 13.
Kaohsiung City Councilor: Shen Yun Allows Us to Rethink Our Philosophy of Life
Mar 14, 2009, 6:00 amShen Yun held its Kaohsiung premiere at Kaohsiung County Government Labor Affairs Bureau on March 13.
Chinese Lotus Ink Painting Artist: The Combination of Colors was Beyond the Human World
Mar 13, 2009, 8:00 pm72-year-old Chinese lotus ink painter Lin Qinyu exclaimed, "Amazing!"
Renowned Calligrapher: ‘Live work of art’
Mar 13, 2009, 3:00 pmNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company staged its second Chiayi show on March 11 at National Chung Hsing University. Among the audience was Chen Yueshan (born in 1928), an internationally renowned calligrapher, and his wife.
Dance Association Director: 'I really wanted to dance with them'
Mar 13, 2009, 3:00 pm"I am very pleased to see Shen Yun performing the dance so exquisitely."
Post Office Manager: ‘A very rare classic cultural feast’
Mar 13, 2009, 3:00 pmHuang Hsiou’e, a manager of a post office, saw the Shen Yun show in Chiayi on March 11.
City Councilor: 'I regret seeing such a top-notch performance so late'
Mar 13, 2009, 1:00 pmShen Yun’s premiere in Kaohsiung was presented at the Kaohsiung County Labor Recreation Center on the evening of March 13, 2009.
Temple President: ‘There was not a single boring moment’
Mar 13, 2009, 9:00 amMr. Ho said that he hoped Shen Yun would perform more shows in Taiwan.
More Than a Dozen Thai Arrive in Taichung for Shen Yun
Mar 13, 2009, 7:00 amMore than a dozen people from Thailand arrived in Taichung on March 8 to watch Shen Yun.
Shen Yun Performance Helps Us in These Confusing Times
Mar 13, 2009, 7:00 amWang Yingtian attended the show of Shen Yun Performing Arts Company for the third time on March 10.
Publisher: 'Seeing Shen Yun, I find my own roots'
Mar 13, 2009, 7:00 am"This is a performing arts group has developed with rigorous training and with dedication."
President of Art Association: ‘Inspirations from legends can purify the heart’
Mar 13, 2009, 7:00 amYang Hongfei, president of Chiayi City Literary and Art Association, attended Shen Yun in Chiayi on March 10.
High School Principal Brings 20 Teachers to Shen Yun
Mar 13, 2009, 7:00 amLai Chianyuan, principal of Private Dong Wu Senior Industrial Home Economics Vocational High School, brought 20 teachers to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts 2009 World Tour at the National Chung Hsing University on March 10.
Art University Dean: Shen Yun Preserves the Roots of Traditional Culture
Mar 12, 2009, 11:00 pmMs. Huang Tsui-mei watched the Shen Yun Performing Arts final show in Chiayi.
Choirmaster: Shen Yun Backdrops 'magnificent'
Mar 12, 2009, 9:00 pmMr. Zeng Wei-min was fascinated by the Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Chiayi held on March 11.
Artistic Director: ‘Singers genuinely used their hearts’
Mar 11, 2009, 3:00 pmLin Yijie watched Shen Yun Performing Arts’ premiere in Chiayi on March 10.
Philharmonic Association Chair: ‘I noticed that many in the audience ended up in tears’
Mar 11, 2009, 3:00 pmLu Shufen, Chairperson of Philharmonic Association in Chiayi City, Taiwan, watched Shen Yun on March 11.
County Assembly Speaker: Shen Yun Ushers People into the Right Direction
Mar 11, 2009, 3:00 pm"The Shen Yun show has helped us further understand the profoundness and broadness of the 5000-year old Chinese culture."
University Vice-President: ‘Compassionate people will always be saved’
Mar 11, 2009, 1:00 pm“I am so touched that Chinese living in America can produce such a wonderful production full of Chinese cultural features.”
College President: ‘Very virtuosic and divinely skilled’
Mar 11, 2009, 1:00 pmLin Chenyang, president of Nanhua University’s College of the Arts, along with two professors of...
Hospital Superintendent: Superlative Performance Helps to Elevate Social Morality
Mar 11, 2009, 12:00 pmThe New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts toured Tainan, Taipei, and Taichung successively...
Administrative Vice-Superintendent: Shen Yun Reaches Perfection
Mar 10, 2009, 10:00 pmThe performance, he explained, left him feelings which could never be expressed in words.
Taiwan Legislator Invites 78 People to See Shen Yun Together
Mar 10, 2009, 10:00 pmMrs. Chang, after seeing a Shen Yun performance, said that people "should reflect inward more to find our true selves.”
Oil Painter: ‘Show offers many inspirations for composition’
Mar 10, 2009, 9:00 pmMr. Ji said, “I am a painter myself. So I think seeing such a beautiful show offers a lot of inspiration for composition."
Taiwan Glass Hall Founder Buys 100 Tickets
Mar 10, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Lin Zhaosui, general manager of Taiwan Mirror Glass Enterprise Ltd., also the founder of Taiwan Glass Hall bought 100 tickets to DPA.
Painter: ‘A bright light for saving the world’
Mar 10, 2009, 1:00 pmRenowned Taiwanese nature painter Ho Muhuo was inspired by the DPA show in Taichung on March 8.
Legislative Yuan Advisor: 'They have such wonderful skills'
Mar 10, 2009, 12:00 pmDance of the Snow-Capped Mountain, “It was very brilliant, as if my mind was opened up without constraint.”
Former Legislator: 'It might usher in hope for people'
Mar 10, 2009, 12:00 pmIt once again drew a full house to the auditorium of the National Chung Cheng University.
Taiwan: Shen Yun Calms the Restless Mind
Mar 10, 2009, 11:00 am“Shen Yun is distinguished by its gentle beauty."
Hong Kong Civil Servant Sees Shen Yun in Taiwan
Mar 10, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Lai, a civil servant of the Hong Kong government, arrived in Taiwan with his friend especially to see the Shen Yun show.
Thirty From Hong Kong Travel to Taiwan for Shen Yun Performing Arts
Mar 10, 2009, 7:00 amA group of 30 friends from Hong Kong arrived in Taichung specifically to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Nantou Mayor: ‘It made me think deeply’
Mar 9, 2009, 7:00 am“Shen Yun has put the historical essence of 5,000 years of Chinese history into this unique show."
Cultural Affairs Bureau Director: Shen Yun Should Be Recommended to Everyone
Mar 9, 2009, 7:00 amWarm sunshine finally appeared in Taichung on March 8, 2009 after two days of drizzle.
Alternative Physician: Shen Yun Show Is Spectacular with Strong Energy
Mar 9, 2009, 7:00 am"I was very touched seeing scenes of gods flying from heaven to the world and seeing divine beings."
Award-Winning Painter: 'It is a major breakthrough'
Mar 8, 2009, 11:00 pmMr. Yen Shengzhe attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts show in the afternoon of March 1.
Famous Chef: Shen Yun Show Inspired Him to Create New Dishes
Mar 8, 2009, 11:00 pmMr. Yao Zhaoxuan and his wife, watched the Shen Yun Performing Arts show in the evening of March 1.
Conductor: ‘An absolutely flawless alto’
Mar 8, 2009, 6:00 pm“The soloists were extremely good. The alto and the tenor in particular were superb,” Dr. Chuang said.
Martial Arts Chief Coach Feels the Strong Energy Field
Mar 8, 2009, 5:00 pm"I feel seeing the DPA show is very comfortable and I am very excited from the bottom of my heart.”
Director of Chinese Calligraphy: 'Shen Yun performance is very authentic and traditional'
Mar 8, 2009, 3:00 pmDPA distinguishes itself ... the DPA performance is very authentic and traditional, which is of great value.”
Shen Yun Performing Arts Has Effect of Promoting Compassion, Says Painter
Mar 8, 2009, 8:00 amMr Luo, a painter and calligrapher, said the performers were “very dedicated,” and the show had an effect of promoting compassion in the society.
Potter Feels He Is Part of the Performance
Mar 7, 2009, 1:00 pm"The fusion of dancing and drama seemed to turn me into one of the performers on the stage,” he said.
National Newspaper Vice-President: ‘In terms of Chinese classical dance, Shen Yun is the best’
Mar 7, 2009, 7:00 am“The vocalists’ techniques were very deep; the lyrics were also very stirring.
County Director of Education: ‘A visual feast’
Mar 7, 2009, 7:00 amThe dance, "The Poet’s Vision," left a particularly deep impression on him, as he was “moved.”
Former University President: 'It was a truly successful performance'
Mar 7, 2009, 6:00 am“Wonderful,” Mr. Mei commended after watching the DPA show attentively.
International Trading Co. President: ‘A representation of Oriental culture’
Mar 7, 2009, 1:00 am"The programs displayed the essence of Eastern divinely-imparted culture."
Editor-in-Chief: 'The DPA show Is an artistic feast for the soul'
Mar 6, 2009, 11:00 pm“The DPA show is a combination of visual beauty, aesthetics and literature, which is an artistic feast for the soul."
DPA Should Be Promoted to Every Village on Earth, Says Legislator
Mar 6, 2009, 7:00 pm“DPA was the best show I’ve seen so far.”
Legislator: 'Stories might purify the human heart'
Mar 6, 2009, 4:00 pm"Especially,the performance of those legendary stories might purify the human heart."
Art Education Society Director-General: 'DPA is indeed great'
Mar 6, 2009, 3:00 pm"The use of multimedia technology and the animation to enhance the backdrop was perfect."
Law Professor: The Persecution Should Be Stopped
Mar 6, 2009, 2:00 pm“I have read some reports, and the severe persecution that Falun Gong is enduring is a real issue. This should be improved.”
Award-Winning Craftsman: ‘DPA teaches people to walk a righteous way’
Mar 6, 2009, 2:00 pm“The cultural and artistic representation enhances the significance of spirituality and culture, which moves people."
Fine Arts Department Head: ‘I hope DPA can continue to shine in the world’
Mar 6, 2009, 12:00 pm"Very impressive. It displayed a steady type of performing style. The performers were dedicated and persevering.”
Presidential Advisor: 'Dancers perform ... from their inner hearts'
Mar 6, 2009, 12:00 pm"No matter how the times have changed, ancient Chinese culture should be carried forward."
Associate Dance Professor: ‘It spelled out the beauty of Chinese classical dance’
Mar 6, 2009, 11:00 amIn the program Flowing Sleeves, she saw gentleness and beauty.
Martial Artist: Show Brought ‘Elevation of mankind’s culture’
Mar 6, 2009, 10:00 amMr. Chen said that the performance brought an “elevation to mankind’s culture."
Court President Believes Good Will Prevail
Mar 6, 2009, 9:00 amAfter watching the show, the gentle and graceful couple looked like very happy. Both felt like seeing it again.
Renowned Artist: ‘Satisfying visual and audio effects’
Mar 6, 2009, 7:00 am“This was very different, very exceptional,” he said upon watching the show.
Aboriginal Singer: ‘I was astounded when the curtain went up'
Mar 5, 2009, 11:00 pm“It astounded me once the curtain was open. It penetrated my heart. The first scene was divinely-imparted culture.”
Actress: ‘I was very surprised, truly very surprised’
Mar 5, 2009, 7:00 pmIt is hard to deeply touch all audiences, yet DPA performers did.
Chairman of Development Company: DPA Unlocks 5,000-Year-Old Culture
Mar 5, 2009, 3:00 pm“People in the modern society have gradually forgotten their past. ...”
Poet Says, 'DPA show can purify the souls of modern people'
Mar 5, 2009, 3:00 pm“The DPA’s dance, music, and songs are really fantastic and magnificent."
'DPA is at a very high level, ' Says Trading Company Manager
Mar 5, 2009, 2:00 pm“I could only use ‘wonderfully good’ to describe it. Even the phrase ‘wonderfully good’ fails to describe it.”
Dance and Sport Federation Vice President: ‘An air of magnificence’
Mar 5, 2009, 12:00 pm“It was wonderful. ... It touched my heart."
Former Government Information Secretary: ‘DPA infused history into dance and music’
Mar 5, 2009, 12:00 pm“The quality was high. When the drums came out, I was astounded. It was rather creative.”
Renowned Artist: ‘I am very fortunate to see such a flawless show’
Mar 5, 2009, 12:00 pmThe costumes were made with dedication; the colors and headdresses were also matched “perfectly.”
Hosting University President: ‘It’s all first-class’
Mar 5, 2009, 8:00 amThe new carpet and the sofa chairs improved the venue and was enjoyed by audience members watching the DPA show.
Renowned Voice Instructor: ‘I say every program was stunning’
Mar 5, 2009, 7:00 am“Although each of them had only limited time—a few minutes on stage, they demonstrated many fundamental skills. It was evident.”
Director of Art Institute: ‘It’s the world trend of artistic performances’
Mar 5, 2009, 7:00 am"It gave people a sense of the distant past and tranquil feelings."
Pop Singer: ‘The show was made with dedication’
Mar 5, 2009, 5:00 amHe said that there was “a wordless spirituality that manifested itself through movements and gestures.”
County Councilor: ‘Very educational’
Mar 4, 2009, 10:00 pm“It’s not often that they come all the way from New York City. They should stage more shows.
Commissioner of Yunlin County Leads 108 Teachers to Watch Divine Performing Arts
Mar 4, 2009, 5:00 pm“The director is really great. Who indeed is the hero?”
Chairman of Health Biotech: 'Full of creative surprises'
Mar 4, 2009, 7:00 am“The show was full of creativity. It surprised people.”
Chinese Painting Master: 'Truly admirable'
Mar 4, 2009, 7:00 am"It is beauty of movement, an exhibition of spirits as well as immersion of dancing techniques into it."
Member of Examination Yuan: 'It is really amazing'
Mar 4, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Huang said he was “very lucky” for having the opportunity to watch such a fabulous show.
Senior City Councillor: 'DPA brings genuine arts to the audience'
Mar 4, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Lin commented that the DPA performance delivered was not only artistic beauty but also inner meaning.
Former Evergreen Foundation CEO: ‘Interesting, funny, and vivid’
Mar 3, 2009, 1:00 pm“Very wonderful, very good. I have never seen such a performance.”
Legislator: ‘A unique visual feast’
Mar 3, 2009, 10:00 amMs. Zhao commented, "All factors have blended so well."
Member of Cabinet: 'DPA will lead to new forms of cultural art'
Mar 3, 2009, 7:00 am"Through seeing today’s performance, I have acquired a different perspective on life.”
Renowned Publishing Company Founder: DPA Has Exquisite and Serene Cultural Connotations
Mar 3, 2009, 12:00 amMr. Qiu Zhenjing, founder of a well-known publishing company and retired professor saw the DPA show in Taipei on March 1.
Council Chief Secretary: ‘They grasped the essence of dance’
Mar 2, 2009, 9:00 pm“The dances were very authentic, and the gestures were truly very graceful."
'This joyful feeling in my heart is very, very beautiful,' Says Taiwanese Writer
Mar 2, 2009, 9:00 pmMr. Yu said the DPA made him cherish what he had, and he would like to contribute more to society.
Tapei Commissioner of Education: Official Leave for All Teachers to See the Show
Mar 2, 2009, 7:00 pmDPA’s fifth show in Taipei at the Taipei International Conference Center on Feb. 28.
Mainland Chinese: ‘I felt there are beings coming from the heaven to save us’
Mar 2, 2009, 6:00 pm“I felt that the backdrop was realistic. It’s like in heaven. We don’t have anything like this in mainland China. I hope that DPA can perform in China."
Music Composer: 'Divine Performing Arts revives the roots that our society relies on'
Mar 2, 2009, 5:00 pm"Therefore, watching today’s performance is a unique experience.”
Minister of the Council of Labor Affairs: 'I cannot help crying'
Mar 2, 2009, 2:00 pmWang Ju-Hsuan, Minister of the Council of Labor Affairs, attended the DPA show in Taipei on the afternoon of March 1.
Chairman of Shipbuilding Corporation: The Magnificence of the Divine Performing Arts
Mar 2, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Zheng Wenlon attended the DPA show in Taipei on Feb. 28.
Italian Diplomat in Taipei: ‘This is really a wonderful idea’
Mar 2, 2009, 10:00 amMario Palma, the Italian representative to Taiwan, attended the final DPA show in Taipei on Monday.
One Hundred Seventy Company Heads Hold Annual Celebration at DPA
Mar 2, 2009, 3:00 am“This is absolutely beyond the international level. It really is good,” he said.
Chinese Ink Painting Artist: The Magnificence of DPA Show Inspires People’s Hearts
Mar 2, 2009, 12:00 am“The show was the presentation of truthfulness, compassion, and beauty."
Vocalist: ‘As if heavenly beings were dancing’
Mar 1, 2009, 10:00 pm“The dancers’ body language and their thoughts together formed a kind of softness and gentleness. It was beautiful!”
Former Chairman of China Steel: ‘The performance is very good!’
Mar 1, 2009, 10:00 pm“The classics of China are fully illustrated in the program. ... The performance addresses the search for morals and truth.
University Program Director: 'The program can influence people’s hearts'
Mar 1, 2009, 10:00 pm“From the messages, stories, and songs, it can be clearly seen that DPA intends to stimulate people’s compassion.”
Art Research Center President: ‘DPA blended fine arts, music, dance and literature’
Mar 1, 2009, 10:00 pmThrough arts and beautiful movements, DPA conveyed spiritual messages to the general public.
'They transmit the most profound inner meaning purely through dance'
Mar 1, 2009, 10:00 pm“I’m truly shaken. From when the curtain opened at the start, I just felt a very powerful feeling the whole time.”
Federal Commission Vice Chairman: DPA Brings a Brighter Future
Mar 1, 2009, 9:00 pm“The performance was really astounding, very impressive."
Lions Club District Director Brings 50 Friends to DPA
Mar 1, 2009, 7:00 pmOn Feb. 28, Lei Hanyin arrived at the show, bringing 50 friends with her.
Director-General: 'Divine Performing Arts is like a breeze in the spring'
Mar 1, 2009, 6:00 pmDirector-general of Taiwan Top Management & International Trade Institute says, "Divine Performing Arts is like a breeze in the spring."
Magazine Chief Editor Impressed by the Grandiose Turning Wheel
Mar 1, 2009, 6:00 pm“The show involved many ideas of image design, and they were just fabulous!”
Renowned Photographer: ‘Worth studying, exploring, and understanding deeply'
Mar 1, 2009, 2:00 pmDivine Performing Arts concluded its fifth show at the Taipei International Convention Center on Feb. 28.
Artist and Restaurateur: ‘They really used their hearts’
Mar 1, 2009, 2:00 pmAn artist and restaurateuress, Mrs. Zhang, attended the second-to-final DPA show on March 1 in Taipei.
Renowned Chinese Brush Painting Master Impressed With Performance
Mar 1, 2009, 2:00 pmRenowned 85-year-old Chinese brush painting master Zhang Jie attended DPA on Feb. 28.
CDC Deputy Director-General: 'DPA performance is beneficial to public health'
Mar 1, 2009, 2:00 pmDr. Shi Wenyi, Deputy Director-General of Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control, watched the third DPA show in Taipei with his wife on the evening of Feb. 27.
Dance Troupe Director: 'Show is a divine providence'
Mar 1, 2009, 1:00 pm“The dancers who performed the Chinese classic dance on stage were merged with the scenery on the backdrop so naturally.”
Director of Film Board Says DPA Is 'purifying people’s hearts’
Mar 1, 2009, 10:00 am“The performance, combining spirit and belief with artistic form, is quite ingenious and innovative.”
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Businessman: ‘It is so, so … incredible’
Mar 1, 2009, 10:00 am“Normally I’m here for business, but now we are on vacation here. But this [the DPA show] is more important than business."
Watercolor Association Director: ‘Legends are mankind’s dream’
Mar 1, 2009, 9:00 amSyu Aiyun, a watercolor art director, said that her favorite program was "The Miraculous Exhibit."
Bank Manager: ‘Traditional, soothing, joyful’
Mar 1, 2009, 9:00 amAttending the second last DPA show in Taipei on Sunday evening, March 1, was Mr. Zheng, a Taipei bank manager.
Indian Medical Student Finds Resonance in Divine Performing Arts
Mar 1, 2009, 5:00 amPh.D. student in medicine, Ramendra Pati Pandey, attended the Divine Performing Arts matinee show on Sunday March 1.
Turkish Representative to Taiwan: ‘This show is famous!’
Mar 1, 2009, 4:00 amWhen Mozaffer Eröktem was asked how he heard about DPA, he said he’d heard about it in several ways, saying, “This show is famous!”
Well-Known Asian Actress Wanted To Clap More
Feb 28, 2009, 7:00 pm“I just hope that every program could have been extended a bit, so that I could keep on clapping.”
Vocalist: ‘Divine Performing Arts rescues the treasure of Eastern arts’
Feb 28, 2009, 5:00 pm"I was so moved—we’ve always had these treasures, and now we can bring it to a wider audience,” Ms. Wu said.
Company President: 'Seeing is believing'
Feb 28, 2009, 5:00 pmMrs. Chen said that it was even more wonderful than the advertisements said.
Tourism BC Taiwan Manager: ‘Best way to promote Chinese culture to other nations’
Feb 28, 2009, 4:00 pmA touch of Canada was at the DPA show on Feb. 27 at Taipei International Convention Center.
President of Bank: ‘The dance of Li Bai’s dream is very creative’
Feb 28, 2009, 4:00 pmMs. Hou, president of an international bank, saw the second DPA show in Taipei on the evening of Feb. 26.
CEO of Steel Company: ‘I feel very, very proud’
Feb 28, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Chang, the CEO of Taiwan’s largest steelmaker, attended the DPA show on Feb. 28.
Indigenous Association Chief Secretary: 'It is pure'
Feb 28, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Li stressed, “Most legendary stories are based on true stories."
Union Chairman: ‘A message of grand love’
Feb 28, 2009, 9:00 amUpon listening to celebrated tenor Guan Guimin’s encore, “All Lives For This Life,” the lyrics remained in his mind.
Well-known Taiwanese Medical Professor: ‘I’m amazed’
Feb 28, 2009, 9:00 amDr. Hu, a professor of medicine at a university in Taipei came to the fifth DPA show in Taipei with her friend and student, Dr. Chen.
Grand Tailor Director: ‘These fairies' gestures were beautiful to the extreme’
Feb 28, 2009, 7:00 am"These fairies' gestures were extremely beautiful. I particularly liked the way they took their steps," Mr. Chen said.
Prominent Artist: 'It presents pure, traditional Chinese culture'
Feb 28, 2009, 7:00 am“The costumes are very delicate and unique,” Mr. Chen, an artist, said.
Renowned Dyeing Artist: Costumes are ‘Beautiful viewed from any angle’
Feb 28, 2009, 7:00 amTaiwan’s well-known botanical dye artist, Chen Shanshan, watched DPA's third show in Taipei on Feb. 27.
Professor of Fine Arts: ‘It is a great achievement of visual and auditory art, a feast.’
Feb 28, 2009, 7:00 amPraising the performance, he said, “It is a great achievement of visual and auditory art, a feast.”
NPO Under-Secretary-General: ‘It was like heavenly beings performing on stage’
Feb 28, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Lih particularly enjoyed the Chinese classical dance during the performance.
Senior Dance Instructor Shares DPA with 100 Students and Colleagues
Feb 27, 2009, 8:00 pmThe twirls, leaps, turns, and tumbles astounded Ms. Chen.
TV Station Voice Director: ‘The show touched me a lot’
Feb 27, 2009, 7:00 pm"It made us realize that Chinese culture is so deep, profound, and beautiful," said Mr. Tsun-Yu.
Shanghai Lady Is Reminded of Childhood Joy
Feb 27, 2009, 7:00 pmMs. Gao, originally from Shanghai, China, has lived in Taiwan for about a decade.
'Fortunate to see such a perfect show'
Feb 27, 2009, 7:00 pmWang Chencyuan, a traditional Chinese two-person comedy skit master in Taiwan, was enthralled on Feb. 26 DPA in Taipei.
Peking Opera Master: ‘DPA has always shaken my world’
Feb 27, 2009, 5:00 pm"I think the program manifested strength and beauty."
Taiwan Control Yuan Member:'I feel a mixture of relief and sadness'
Feb 27, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Wu also mentioned that he would recommend this wonderful show to his friends.
Former Sports Anchor: The Divine Performing Arts Show Is Very Unique
Feb 27, 2009, 5:00 pm“Chinese culture is very profound, with a long glorious history, and Chinese people’s creativity is number one in the world,” Fu continued.
A Call for Humanity
Feb 27, 2009, 5:00 pm“The DPA show was so colorful. It conveyed a solemn impllication inspiring people to become righteous. It is a call for humanity."
Cellist: 'Right from the beginning, the performance was great’
Feb 27, 2009, 5:00 pm"By word of mouth, people are telling their friends about it."
Former Taiwan Vice President: ‘They are like heavenly ladies who have descended’
Feb 27, 2009, 1:00 pmMs. Lu could not help praising it when the show came to the exquisite scene.
Renowned Violinist: 'The artistic concept is beautiful; the music is distinguished'
Feb 27, 2009, 12:00 pmQian Guochang said, “It was unique for DPA to combine Western musical instruments with Chinese traditional music instruments.”
Three Renowned Painters Praise Divine Performing Arts
Feb 27, 2009, 10:00 am“The dances in the DPA show enriched our spirits."
Master of Chinese Opera: DPA’s design and dance 'perfectly combined'
Feb 27, 2009, 9:00 amA renowned master of Chinese opera in Taiwan, Li Baochun, attended the second DPA show in Taipei on Feb. 26.
Tourism Bureau Deputy Director-General: Divine Performing Arts Helps to Attract Tourists
Feb 27, 2009, 8:00 amThe second show by Divine Performing Arts (DPA) in Taipei, Feb. 26, attracted Mr. Kuosu.
Voice Teacher Says DPA, 'Elevates ancient Chinese culture to a very beautiful level'
Feb 27, 2009, 7:00 amFeng Lijing thought that DPA successfully elevated ancient Chinese culture to a very beautiful level.
Prestigious Go Player: ‘Development of the programs was completely beyond my imagination’
Feb 27, 2009, 3:00 am"The realistic 3-D backdrops and the dances combined to deliver a new sensation."
Famous Lotus Painter: Divine Performing Arts Presents the Essence of Chinese Culture
Feb 26, 2009, 6:00 pm"It encompasses not only the essence of Chinese culture, but also the essence of oriental music."
Pate International Lions Club Founder: ‘I will never forget DPA’
Feb 26, 2009, 5:00 pm"Chinese arts are the arts that display truthfulness, compassion, and beauty."
Insurance Company Consultant: ‘It was so harmonious—the epitome of perfection’
Feb 26, 2009, 1:00 pm“Wow! It was just too good. It was so harmonious, the epitome of perfection.”
Renowned '70s Actress: ‘The show touched me many times’
Feb 26, 2009, 12:00 pmDPA had its final performance in Taipei on Feb. 25, but continued to draw celebrities.
Chinese Artist: ‘The colors were matched wonderfully’
Feb 26, 2009, 7:00 am"I cannot exactly express why, but they were very attractive, and I wanted to keep on watching.”
Ruling Party Legislator: 'It is very peaceful here'
Feb 26, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Luo Shu-lei, legislator from the ruling party, who came to see the show along with some of her relatives.
Art Professor: ‘The show instilled new spirit to the tradition. It’s lively’
Feb 26, 2009, 1:00 am"Their dancing skills are very solid. The stories are very good, the backdrops are wonderful, and gods came from heaven."
Chairman of Securities Company: 'I felt the sense of bliss'
Feb 25, 2009, 7:00 pmMr. Lin and his wife were deeply touched by the splendid visual and audio effects and the magnificent program.
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Former National Policy Advisor Immensely Touched by DPA Show
Feb 25, 2009, 2:00 pm"What they presented is very touching.”
Managing Director of Dance School: 'It was like the goddess of heaven scattering flowers on us'
Feb 25, 2009, 2:00 pm“I deeply felt that whoever could be here to see this show is a lucky person, since all the gods from heaven came.”
French Professor: ‘It overcomes the differences of cultures’
Feb 25, 2009, 2:00 pmProfessor Baldy mentioned that the program was “poetically set-up” and “kind of modern.”
Industrial Diamond Tycoon: ‘It will be better to let more people watch the show’
Feb 25, 2009, 1:00 pm"We should find a way to let more people learn about this wonderful event. It will be great."
Taiwanese President Wishes Divine Performing Arts Success
Feb 25, 2009, 1:00 pmComing straight from its six show sensation in Tainan, Divine Performing Arts’ first night in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, was again a roaring success.
DPA Performers Travel to Historical Anping Fort
Feb 25, 2009, 12:00 pmOn a sunny spring morning in Tainan City, Taiwan on Feb. 23, DPA stopped to tour the historical Anping Fort.
Czech Consul in Taiwan: ‘I’ve never seen such a world-class quality performance’
Feb 25, 2009, 11:00 amCzech Consul in Taiwan, Jaroslav Doleček and his wife, Mrs. Dolečkova, attended the premier of DPA in Taipei on Feb. 25 and were impressed and moved by the performance.
College Dean: Show Displays 'Realm of divine beings'
Feb 24, 2009, 8:00 pmThe backdrops and the dances were well-integrated and naturally "displayed the realm of divine beings."
Inheritor of Tainan’s Century-old Shop: ‘I can feel Buddha's compassion’
Feb 24, 2009, 8:00 pm"When the show was started, was going to start …, wow! It was quite powerful and magnificent.” he said.
Multi-Talented German Musician: ‘Such a heart-purifying performance’
Feb 24, 2009, 8:00 pmNow he thinks that he should treasure good friends and environment as they can help him to look within, rather than finding faults in others.
Cultural Group Director: ‘A power of transformation’
Feb 24, 2009, 6:00 pm“The dancers have soft and gentle hearts, self-restraint and virtue those were all shown in their dances."
Head of Painting Group: DPA ‘calls the audience toward kindness’
Feb 24, 2009, 2:00 pmHead of the Fucheng Youyou painting group, Mr. Zhou Meihua, attended DPA’ fifth show in Tainan City with colleagues, on Feb. 22.
Art Association Chair: ‘The drums were beating my heart’
Feb 24, 2009, 8:00 amShe wrote a poem in Chinese immediately to express her gratitude.
Commissioner of Education Bureau: ‘I feel fantastic every year’
Feb 24, 2009, 8:00 am“I feel that I can learn the essence of 5,000 years of Chinese culture in a short time.”
Artist Inspired by Divine Performing Arts Show
Feb 24, 2009, 7:00 amChang Shude, an artist and a professor at the Kaohsiung Medical University, came to Tainan for DPA.
Mainland Chinese ‘extremely touched’ by Divine Performing Arts Show
Feb 24, 2009, 7:00 amDPA's fourth show of in Tainan, on Feb. 22, touched Mrs. Chen very deeply.
Flower Design Instructor: 'It made me feel elegant and serene'
Feb 23, 2009, 5:00 pmCheng Lihhui and Hsieh Lihcheng, two lecturers and instructors from the Chinese Flower Design Association were enthralled by the DPA show in Tainan.
Artist: DPA ‘Transcended all sentiments’
Feb 23, 2009, 5:00 pm"It was a whole new kind of realm, very impressive.”
Labor Commissioner: ‘I am starting to feel the magnetic field’
Feb 23, 2009, 4:00 pmThe Monkey King Triumphs conveyed the story without any words and even children can easily understand it.
Erhu Teacher: ‘DPA’s show is very touching and marvelous.’
Feb 23, 2009, 3:00 pm“However, in today’s show, I saw the strength and speed of the male performers. It’s really marvelous.”
President of Women Association: ‘DPA seems to combine heaven and man'
Feb 23, 2009, 3:00 pm“DPA seems to combine heaven and man, which was really wonderful."
Director-General of Martial Art Association: DPA Performance Looks into the Significance of Life
Feb 23, 2009, 2:00 pm“Based on the programs in the first half of the show, I feel the show is rather deep as it relates to culture and faith.”
Tainan County Deputy Magistrate: DPA Show Is Good for Education, Culture, and Arts
Feb 23, 2009, 1:00 pmTainan County Magistrate, Mr. Su Huanzhi, and Deputy Magistrate, Yan Chunzu, attended the show with their wives.
President of Solar Tech. Co: ‘The 3-D backdrops matched the storylines of the programs well’
Feb 23, 2009, 1:00 pmChin-Yao Tsai, president of E-Ton Solar Tech. Co., Ltd. praised the 3-D backdrop of the DPA show in Tainan
Eighty-Three-Year-Old Artist Enchanted by DPA Dancers’ Countenances
Feb 23, 2009, 12:00 pmA renowned 83-year-old artist, Han Siangjyun, was enthralled by the DPA performance on Feb. 21 in Tainan.
School Principal Brings Students, Family, and Teachers to DPA
Feb 23, 2009, 12:00 pmDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company put on its third performance on Feb. 21 in Tainan.
Radio President: DPA Program ‘inspires mankind, evokes compassion’
Feb 23, 2009, 11:00 amZeng Wensan, President of Tainan Central Radio, has watched DPA performance for three consecutive years.
Calligrapher: Show’s Colors Are ‘glowing and beautiful’
Feb 23, 2009, 8:00 am“The colors are glowing and beautiful. They presented brightness and splendor."
Artist Describes Show as 'very uplifting,' 'encouraging'
Feb 23, 2009, 7:00 am"I liked the arm movement of the ladies, just fantastic, almost like water,” Axel said.
Artist Says Audience has 'horizons broadened'
Feb 23, 2009, 7:00 am“This is a superlative performance that helps to cultivate one’s mind and widen horizons."
Real Estate Chairman: 'DPA show could encourage and inspire'
Feb 23, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Shih, chairman of a real estate company of Tainan and a fan of DPA, is seeing the show for the second time.
County Councilor: ‘A worldly paradise’
Feb 22, 2009, 10:00 pmChou Sianchen, a Kuo-Min Tang county councilor in Tainan County, attended Divine Performing Arts DPA matinee in Tainan Feb. 22.
Former Medical College President: ‘Maybe you can be saved by simply knowing the true picture’
Feb 22, 2009, 8:00 pmLi Yician, former president of National Taiwan University’s College of Medicine, saw DPA in Tainan.
Dance Group Chief: DPA Demonstrates ‘A gigantic resource’
Feb 22, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Ma’s admiration for the DPA was revealed by her facial expressions and intonation after the show.
Pipa Teacher: Blend of Western and Eastern Instruments is ‘Mellifluous’
Feb 22, 2009, 8:00 pmHe said that every program manifested things that gave different sensations.
Largest Taiwanese Mall Manager: ‘DPA unveiled a unique content’
Feb 22, 2009, 8:00 pmAmong the audience of DPA was Chang Guoguang, general manager of Dream Mall.
Minister of Education Felt As If ‘sitting on top of a cloud’
Feb 22, 2009, 7:00 pmAmong the audience members of DPA in Tainan was Wang Kunyuan, minister of education of Tainan County.
Tainan County Magistrate: 'DPA performances would have a good effect on relieving stress'
Feb 22, 2009, 7:00 pmDPS Tainan County magistrate and his wife attend the show.
Ballroom Dancing Master: ‘Every step excited me’
Feb 22, 2009, 7:00 pm"I think even just the costumes alone are very unique in the show."
Head of Visual Arts School: ‘Shows of this quality are seldom seen'
Feb 22, 2009, 7:00 pmCai Maosong, the Head of the School of Visual Arts at Changrong University, saw DPA in Tainan.
Vocalist: Lyrics Convey: ‘Don't be so lost in everyday life’
Feb 22, 2009, 6:00 pmOn Feb. 21, DPA held its second show in Tainan. Vocalist Chan Chihuei expressed her thoughts.
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Fabric Design Expert: ‘Bright, sunny and with great color contrast’
Feb 22, 2009, 6:00 pm“Especially in Water Sleeves, [the costumes] enhanced the dance’s grace and beauty.”
Association President: 'Gods may descend to the world to help us'
Feb 22, 2009, 5:00 pmMany artists, academicians, entrepreneurs, and business managers attended DPA in Tainan.
Tainan Mayor: DPA ‘Values peace and human nature’
Feb 22, 2009, 12:00 pm“DPA’s performance level and reputation are so successful because it values peace and human nature."
Dance School Administrator: The show ‘forms a beautiful feast’
Feb 22, 2009, 7:00 amThe two programs that left her the deepest impression were the opening piece The Five Millennia Begin and its drumming, as well as The Poet’s Vision.
Kotoist: DPA’s Music ‘came from the heart’
Feb 22, 2009, 3:00 am“This is what is meant by the saying ‘being one with heaven and man.'"
University President: ‘It is not easy; I really admire them’
Feb 22, 2009, 3:00 amAmong the audience was Lin Jinpeng, President of Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology.
Vocalist Captured by the ‘Superb’ Skill of the Dancers
Feb 22, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Lin said that, upon returning home, he would seriously contemplate the meaning of life.
Principal of High School: ‘I encourage students to watch the show’
Feb 22, 2009, 2:00 am“I haven’t seen this kind of backdrop they combined with the dancing. I think it’s great. It’s beautiful and enjoyable.”
Piano Teacher: 'I felt today I was like an emperor watching a show'
Feb 21, 2009, 7:00 pmThe first performance of DPA opened in Tainan on Feb. 20.
Actress: I ‘lost the sense of time’ While Watching Divine Performing Arts
Feb 21, 2009, 6:00 pm“This is the first time that I have ever appreciated this kind of orthodox cultural performance.”
DPA Packed in Tainan, Businessmen Enlightened
Feb 21, 2009, 6:00 pmAs the curtain closed on the third DPA show in this southern city in Taiwan, some audience members were smiling softly while others’ eyes welled with tears.
Chairman of College of Performing And Visual Arts: 'I am very touched by the program'
Feb 21, 2009, 5:00 pmDPA staged its first show in Tainan, on the evening of Feb. 20, amid thunderous applause from the captivated audience who kept shouting “Encore!”
Wife of Model Taiwan Entrepreneur Award Winner: 'The show can purify people’s hearts'
Feb 21, 2009, 4:00 pmSelected as Model Entrepreneur of Taiwan, Mr. Shen Mulin, general manager of the Yi De Enterprise, came to the premiere of DPA with his wife.
'Wonderful effect of washing people’s hearts,' Says College Dean
Feb 21, 2009, 2:00 pmThe excellent performance impressed so much that he repeated three times “I’m very moved.”
Dean of Graduate Institute of Political Economy: Divine Performing Arts Show Is Excellent
Feb 21, 2009, 12:00 pmProfessor Song Zhenzhao, Dean of the Graduate Institute of Political Economy, National Cheng Kung University was fascinated by DPA.
Hospital Director: ‘Shenyun truly displays a high standard of art and morality’
Feb 21, 2009, 11:00 amDPA came to Taiwan for the first time this season on Feb. 20, and led local business community leaders to praise the show highly.
Culture and Arts Foundation President: 'I saw the value of ‘succinctness’
Feb 21, 2009, 11:00 am"I felt that all the performers were very professional. I enjoyed it very much.”
The Show 'makes me want to explore'
Feb 21, 2009, 2:00 amDPA first show in Taiwan was staged in the...
International Youth Chamber of Commerce CEO Impressed by DPA Dancers
Feb 21, 2009, 1:00 amThe performers of DPA touched thousands of audience members in Tainan.
Korea CEO Summit Director: 'I can see the beauty of the [DPA] arts'
Feb 21, 2009, 12:00 amBong-Gyu Park, founder and director of Korea CEO Summit and also president of the 2080 CEO Forum, attended DPA in Seoul
Fashion Designer and Clothing Company President Impressed by DPA
Feb 21, 2009, 12:00 amMs. Sioudu, a fashion designer and president of a clothing company, enjoyed Divine Performing Arts...
Senior Fine Arts Teacher: Dancers ‘seem to be in a painting’
Feb 21, 2009, 12:00 amFollowing Japan and South Korea, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company arrived in Taiwan.
'Mulan Joins the Battle' Reminds Vocalist of Filial Piety
Feb 20, 2009, 11:00 pmRenowned vocalist, Ms. Cheng Fanfan, was among the audience that saw the show for the first time in Taiwan this year.
Divine Performing Arts Greeted By Hundreds of Fans in Taiwan
Feb 20, 2009, 11:00 pmDPA arrived in Taiwanon Feb. 19 to present DPA 2009 World Tour to audiences in Taiwan for the next month.
AIT Branch Office Chief: 'DPA deserves its reputation'
Feb 20, 2009, 9:00 pmDivine Performing Arts staged its Taiwan premiere in Tainan.
Fashion Design Teacher: ‘Pleasing to the eyes and heart’
Feb 20, 2009, 4:00 pmMs. Su thinks it’s unique to have a pair of MCs from different ethnicities.
Flower Design Association Chair: ‘Gestures fully manifest the entire ancient China’
Feb 20, 2009, 4:00 pm"I feel very intoxicated. I kind of forgot about myself while watching the show, I was so captivated by the stories.”
Chinese Student: 'The show must have been helped by divinity'
Feb 20, 2009, 1:00 pmBesides local Japanese residents, many Chinese people also watched the DPA show, including Chinese students studying in Japan.
Voice Teacher: 'No words can express that magnificence'
Feb 20, 2009, 12:00 pmMs. Ma was utterly surprised and filled with inexpressible joy at finding her idol, singer Guimin Guan, in the Divine Performing Arts show.
Divine Performing Arts Captivates a Diverse Audience
Feb 20, 2009, 12:00 pmDPA's last Japanese show on Feb. 18 at Umeda Arts Theater in Osaka charmed a diverse audience
Human Rights Lawyer: DPA Unveils ‘universe’s truth’
Feb 20, 2009, 10:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company’s final Japanese performance in Osaka on Feb. 18 attracted Shinichi Tokunaga, a member of the legal team of Global Lawsuit Against Jiang Zemin.
Puppeteer: The Performers ‘just melted into the music’
Feb 20, 2009, 10:00 amMs. Yoshida, a Japanese puppeteer, finds DPA in Osaka "Extremely beautiful."
Chinese Dancers Recommend Chinese Folk Dances in DPA
Feb 20, 2009, 10:00 amMs. Wang, a former professional dancer in mainland China saw DPA in Osaka on Fbe. 18.
I Really Hope My Daughter Can Join the Divine Performing Arts
Feb 20, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Dong told the reporter, “I had heard of DPA, but had never watched it. It is a great honor to watch it this time.”
Mainland Chinese: 'It uses compassion to purify people’s hearts'
Feb 20, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Cui, who just arrived in South Korea from China, attended the show upon a friend’s suggestion.
Multinational Corporate President: DPA Is ‘one of a kind’
Feb 20, 2009, 12:00 amIt allows us to witness China’s five thousand years of history and culture overseas. It is a very rare and dear opportunity.
'Perfectly synchronize with Oriental feelings'
Feb 19, 2009, 3:00 pmProfessor Shigihara was in Osaka on Feb. 18 for Japan’s final performance of the DPA show.
'It Prompts Me to Reevaluate Chinese Culture'
Feb 19, 2009, 2:00 pm“Thanks to the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) ‘Spectacular,’ I am prompted to reevaluate Chinese culture.”
An Opportunity for Students Too Good to Miss
Feb 19, 2009, 2:00 pmThe DPA performance enthralled Ms.Yan of the Parent Teacher Association at Osaka Chinese School.
Chinese Woman Hopes Her Family Sees DPA
Feb 19, 2009, 11:00 amMrs. Wang from China said, “When I sat in the performance, I kept shedding tears.”
Abbot Felt His Inner World Open Up
Feb 19, 2009, 11:00 amThe abbot of Seoul Land Temple was deeply touched during the Feb. 7 performance.
Music Critic: DPA Music Enhances Chinese Classical Dance
Feb 19, 2009, 2:00 amAt the final DPA show in Japan, Akiya Nakahara attended the performance at Umeda Arts Theater, Osaka on Feb. 18.
Expert Display Designer Impressed by DPA's Show Backdrop
Feb 19, 2009, 1:00 amProfessional display designer, Ms. Komatsubara, attended the evening show of the Divine Performing Arts in Osaka.
Young Chinese Women Find Dignity in Their Cultural Heritage
Feb 18, 2009, 3:00 pm"The Miraculous Exhibit" dance was “truly beautiful, really beautiful.”
Osaka Artists Love Sumptuous DPA Costumes
Feb 18, 2009, 2:00 pmDivine Performing Arts (DPA) gave both a matinee and evening performance at the Umeda Arts Theater in Osaka, Japan.
Principal Hopes DPA Will Transform World
Feb 18, 2009, 12:00 pmPrincipal Chen of a Chinese School in Osaka brought over hundred students to see the DPA show in Osaka on Feb. 18.
Culinary Nutrionist: ‘Buying the most expensive ticket is certainly worth it’
Feb 18, 2009, 1:00 amI will certainly bring my mother, who lives far away in the other part of the country, to watch DPA.
Judo Master: ‘They are dancing with reverence towards gods’
Feb 17, 2009, 8:00 pm"These dances are displaying respect for gods and Buddhas from the heart. I can deeply sense this."
Chinese Lady Flies to Japan to See Divine Performing Arts
Feb 17, 2009, 7:00 pm"I believe that the oppression of Falun Dafa exists in mainland China for sure, because around me, I know a few friends who practice it."
'Stories are extremely touching'
Feb 17, 2009, 10:00 am'And those stories, they are very wonderful!' said Mrs. Watanabe.
‘This widens my eyes and brings me astonishment’
Feb 17, 2009, 3:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company attracted thousands of audience members at the...
Arts Association Head: ‘Something no other Chinese arts group would be able to present’
Feb 16, 2009, 12:00 pm"I feel honored to be at this outstanding performance and I wish more people could come to this show."
Mainland Chinese Girl: 'I felt gods and Buddhas were so real'
Feb 16, 2009, 11:00 amLin said, “I’m going to call my family after getting home tonight to tell them about DPA's magnificence.”
Art Institute Representative: ‘Audiences of all ethnicities can easily understand’
Feb 16, 2009, 8:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company staged its first show in Hiroshima on Feb. 15.
Human Resources Chairman: DPA ‘went across an enormous time-space’
Feb 16, 2009, 4:00 am“Although nowadays, we have television, the Internet and multimedia, watching things live ... is irreplaceable.”
Famous Korean Scholar: DPA Performance Has Power to Revive Humanity
Feb 16, 2009, 12:00 am'I have never watched any art performance of Chinese traditional culture like this'
Dance Transcends Persecution in City of Peace
Feb 15, 2009, 7:00 pmHowever, the eloquent portrayal of contemporary issues such as the scene Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution was often remarked on.
Elected Official: ‘It is so fortunate that I came’
Feb 15, 2009, 6:00 pmUpon watching the program Legend of the Brush, I realized that Japanese brushes originated from China,” he said.
Divine Touches the Heart of Economics Professor
Feb 15, 2009, 5:00 pm'The show reconnects us to the divine, which I thought was fabulous,' said Professor Ishida.
Hiroshima Assembly Member Sees Message of Peace in DPA
Feb 15, 2009, 6:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) opened its first show in Hiroshima on Feb. 15.
Natural Dyeing Artist: 'Good to spread it from heart to heart'
Feb 15, 2009, 3:00 amDPA second show won a thunderous ovation on Jan. 31. Ms. Chai, a natural dyeing artist, was one of the audience members present.
Principal of Dance Group: Show’s Choreography ‘has reached the pinnacle of perfection’
Feb 14, 2009, 8:00 pmThe colors of the costumes are so lustrous that I wanted to stretch out my hands and touch.
Chinese Atheist Moved to Believe in Gods
Feb 14, 2009, 5:00 pmI hope this Divine Performing Arts can eventually play in mainland China.
Museum Curator: DPA is ‘masterpiece of ultimate beauty’
Feb 14, 2009, 2:00 pmCurator Kim Jihui of the Natural Coloring Museum of Daegu said the Divine Performing Arts(DPA) show was a “masterpiece of ultimate beauty."
Distinguished Doctor Says Company 'Has created boundless beneficence'
Feb 14, 2009, 12:00 pm“I think DPA displays the characteristic of the Chinese culture being passed down by the divine beings originally."
International Matchmaker ‘stepped in the gate’ of the Real China
Feb 14, 2009, 10:00 amI was captivated by the image of Divine Performing Arts the first time I saw the advertisement.
Japanese Composer Says His Eyesight Improved after Watching DPA Show
Feb 14, 2009, 7:00 am“I feel that a halo of light was emitted from the performance, this was not from the dance movements but straight from the hearts of the dancers themselves."
Heir to Temple: DPA Offered Answers to Life-Long Questions
Feb 14, 2009, 7:00 amSome programs of the show offered answers to the problems that have troubled me all my life.
Iron Chef: DPA Includes ‘the entire Chinese history’
Feb 14, 2009, 3:00 amDivine Performing Arts drew a full-house in Tokyo on Feb. 11.
TV Company Director: ‘Simply impeccable’
Feb 14, 2009, 3:00 am“Especially the use of the backdrops, they displayed all of China’s beautiful original features and Chinese historical culture."
Korean Dancer Keen to Tell Her Teacher About DPA ‘Sensation’
Feb 14, 2009, 3:00 amDPA’s colors, the flow of programs, costumes, and music were very beautiful.
Music Box Restorer: DPA Performance 'more significant' Now
Feb 14, 2009, 3:00 am“The entire performance leaves a very joyful feeling."
Auto Plant President: ‘Every performer of DPA an excellent performer’
Feb 14, 2009, 12:00 am“With so many wonderful performances, it was indeed a rare treat for my eyes."
Dancer: Divine Performing Arts Style Is 'One-of-a-Kind'
Feb 13, 2009, 2:00 pmThe Minister of the Japanese Folk Dance Union, Ms Yamaguchi, was seeing the show for the first time.
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Artist: ‘I have come to listen to the Buddha’s teaching carefully’
Feb 13, 2009, 3:00 am“This is the first time I saw this kind of backdrops,” he continued enthusiastically, “it is novel!”
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Intelligence and Information Researcher: ‘This is China’s reality’
Feb 13, 2009, 3:00 amHe commented on the cultural aspects, like the program about poet Li Bai. This poet, he said "represent[s] the elite work of China."
Renowned Japanese Composer Praises DPA Music For Purifying People’s Hearts
Feb 13, 2009, 12:00 am"The choreography and costumes were perfect ... only such pure music can move people, because it expresses people’s hearts.
Hotel Manager: DPA is 'a rich sightseeing resource'
Feb 12, 2009, 7:00 pm“This is absolutely a world-class performance. The rhythms are harmonious, natural, smooth and meaningful."
Renowned Artist Praises DPA's Magnificent Stage Production
Feb 12, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Yanagawase, one of the most famous film visual effects artists in Japan, saw Divine Performing Arts (DPA) in Tokyo on February 11, 2009.
Former First Lady: DPA Dancers Are Like ‘dancing butterflies’
Feb 12, 2009, 4:00 amOn Japan’s National Foundation Day, February 11, former first lady of Indonesia, Dewi Soekarno...
Monk Comes to ‘an ultimate understanding’
Feb 12, 2009, 4:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) returns to South Korea for the third year. At the first of six shows...
Renowned Lyricist: DPA Vocalists ‘incomparable’
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 amUpon staging eleven shows in South Korea, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company...
Okinawa Ambassador Sees Same Show Twice in One Day
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 amMichiko Nakada, Okinawa ambassador of tourism,“My tears were pouring out throughout the whole matinee."
Architecture Professor Enjoys Traditional Chinese Culture
Feb 12, 2009, 12:00 amProfessor Hirofumi said, “It’s Chinese New Year, and it’s everything I had hoped for. It was very good.”
Poet Employs His Craft to Describe Unique Cultural Show
Feb 11, 2009, 8:00 pmOvercome with emotion, poet Tae-Hyun Yoon writes down ten poems upon watching Divine Performing Arts.
Painter of UNESCO World Heritage Site: 'The finest of the world’s glory'
Feb 11, 2009, 5:00 pm"It was as if I was brought into the canvas and wandered within a concentrated form of the culture."
Famous Japanese Actor: 'Simplicity is the best'
Feb 11, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Murata added, “This is not only limited to the stage, but also in our daily lives.”
Renowned Art Critic: ‘It’s a retreat away from the turmoil of the world'
Feb 11, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Yeong-Jae Park, better known as Park-yeong Dowon,"It would be a loss for anyone who has missed this show for sure because the programs are exuberant."
Marketing Planner Says DPA Dance Is 'Really awesome'
Feb 10, 2009, 11:00 pm“I never thought they would make the dance story about Li Bai.”
Arts Group Manager: ‘I would like to learn choreography from DPA’
Feb 10, 2009, 7:00 amSeung-Su Shin, the general manager of the Chungbuk Jecheon Arts Group, was at the fourth show in Seoul.
Director of Municipal Secretary Department Gains an Entirely New Understanding of Chinese Culture
Feb 10, 2009, 7:00 amDivine Performing Arts International Company's second performance won warm applause from the audience at the Suseong Artpia on Jan. 31. Kang Shin-ho, the Director of the Secretary Department from Yeongju City was at the performance was was appreciative of the show.
Divine Performing Arts Korea Tour Ends with Stunning Performance
Feb 9, 2009, 3:00 pmThe final Divine Performing Arts Korea performance audience begged for five curtain calls.
Well-Known Music Critic: Divine Performing Arts is 'Flawless and impeccable'
Feb 9, 2009, 2:00 pmFor Koreans who like to listen to the radio, relaxing music, or jazz, almost all of them know about Jin-Mo Kim. On Feb. 7, the well-known Korean music critic watched the fifth Divine Performing Arts (DPA) performance in Seoul.
Chinese Man: ‘Divine Performing Arts can purify the spirit’
Feb 9, 2009, 12:00 pmDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International made the Daegu audience gasp with admiration after they saw a truly exquisite and beautiful performance on its third day, Feb. 1.
Actress Wants to Wear DPA’s ‘flowing and brilliant dresses’
Feb 9, 2009, 3:00 am“The most beautiful program is the one with ethnic ladies dancing deep in the mountain,"said Na-Gyeong Lee, a rising star.
Deputy Commissioner: ‘It’s so fabulous that the whole world would envy!’
Feb 8, 2009, 11:00 pm“Performing such a graceful show around the world for us makes the audience filled with much much gratitude.”
Celebrated Baritone: ‘DPA’s soloists are particularly outstanding’
Feb 8, 2009, 8:00 pm“The texture of the tones and the lyrics are all very great. I’ve known that China has many talented vocalists, yet DPA’s soloists are particularly outstanding.”
Buddha Portraitist: DPA Leads People 'toward a realm that everyone dreams of'
Feb 8, 2009, 5:00 pm"It is music from a higher realm. The costumes of those dancers and the colors of their costumes are mysterious and harmonious."
Fashion Professor: Show ‘Manifests heaven to the secular world’
Feb 8, 2009, 10:00 amThe opening scene left the deepest impression on Ms. Yun, particularly the moment when the 5000 years of Chinese history was launched by the Yellow Emperor, who descended from Heaven.
Star of Popular Asian Drama: 'My soul is emerging like the spring water'
Feb 8, 2009, 8:00 amIt is hard to describe with words the effect the DPA show has had on me. It's like spring water coming...
Korea’s Last Prince Finds Importance to Restore Culture
Feb 8, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Yi, born in 1941, is the grandson of Emperor Gojong.
Former Korean Movie Association President: 'They all have lights in their eyes'
Feb 7, 2009, 10:00 pm"I seem to see everything of China’s past, present, and future."
Poet and Author: ‘Chinese culture is passed down from above’
Feb 7, 2009, 5:00 pmDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company staged its second of six shows at the Universal Arts Center in Seoul, South Korea on Feb. 6. Among those in the audience was Soo-Hong Leem, president of the Korean National Treasure Literati Association, a poet, and author.
Artists’ Association President Adores ‘Welcoming Spring’
Feb 7, 2009, 5:00 pm"Using blossoming to display the atmosphere of spring left me a very deep impression.”
'Divine Performing Arts fully manifested the Chinese history' Says Traditional Korean Dancer
Feb 7, 2009, 12:00 pmJoo-Suh Lee, a traditional Korean dancer who performs professionally in South Korea, was in the audience for Divine Performing Arts (DPA) matinee at the Universal Arts Center in Seoul on Feb. 7.
Human Rights Lawyer: 'The backdrops are unforgettable’
Feb 7, 2009, 12:00 pmDivine Performing Arts' 2009 World Tour continued with its third show in Seoul, South Korea on Feb. 6. Among those who were drawn to the show was human rights lawyer, Eun-Jin Wie.
Renowned Comedian: ‘Figures seem to walk out from the images’
Feb 7, 2009, 2:00 amMr Gwon said,“The use of high technological 3-D backdrops is very vivid."
Renowned Korean Actor: DPA ‘Should be something that everyone should experience’
Feb 7, 2009, 1:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company consummated its third out of six shows on February 6...
Artists Report Show is Grandiose, Unforgettable, Inspiring.
Feb 6, 2009, 4:00 pmPolitical cartoonist Jae-Dong Park and Mr. Lee, comic artist of The Romance of Three Kingdoms, are well-known names in Korean households.
Award-Winning Poet: The Show ‘Uncontaminated spreader of world peace.’
Feb 6, 2009, 4:00 pmAmong the audience who watched the Divine Performing Arts’ (DPA) second show in Seoul on Feb. 5 was Mr. Im, an award-winning poet and Kangwon National University professor.
Opera Company President Watches Same Show Twice
Feb 6, 2009, 2:00 am“The performance is beyond stunning. This is the first time that I have ever watched the same show twice. I also wanted my wife to see it with me.”
Former Choir Manager Finds Ultimate and Forever-Lasting Home
Feb 5, 2009, 10:00 pmGak-Geun Bak, "Today I saw the truth and everything that my heart has been longing for. Today, I found it.”
Divine Performing Arts Successfully Kicks off in Seoul
Feb 5, 2009, 3:00 pmMarking its third visit to Korea, DPA made two stops this year, one in Daegu and one in Seoul.
Korean Singer Wishes to Dress in Divine Performing Arts Costumes
Feb 5, 2009, 7:00 am"The connection between the backdrops and the stage is really good. I was astonished when the performers walked straight onto the stage.”
Mainland Chinese Postpones Visa to Watch Divine Performing Arts
Feb 5, 2009, 3:00 am“I cannot see such a show in mainland China. I feel so fortunate to have this opportunity."
President of College: Show Manifests Values ‘genuinely important in life’
Feb 5, 2009, 3:00 amDr. Choi was enthralled,“Never in the world, have I seen such grand performance."
Opera Company President: ‘Every strand of [performers’] hair shows artistry’
Feb 5, 2009, 1:00 amAfter staging five shows in Daegu, South Korea, the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company...
'All stories and scenes are gorgeous,' Says Art Association Chairman
Feb 5, 2009, 12:00 amThe Chairman of the Pro-environment Art Association, Mr. Kwon, watched the fifth performance...
Professional Dancer: Watching the Dances ‘Feels like seeing a fairytale’
Feb 4, 2009, 10:00 pm"Every performers’ facial expression, gesture, and technique is distinctive.”
Renowned Hanbok Designer Finds It Impossible to Replicate DPA Costumes
Feb 4, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Park noted that in 'Flowing Sleeves' the sleeves can swing as wide as skirts.
Former Korean Politician and Movie Star: 'I lost all track of time'
Feb 4, 2009, 4:00 amAttending the show over the weekend was former Korean Congressman and movie star Shinsung-il Kang who bought his family with him.
Former General Has a 'predestined relationship’ With the Show
Feb 3, 2009, 8:00 pm“After watching it yesterday, I couldn’t help but to come and watch it again today,” said Mr. Yu.
President of Local Rotary Club: ‘This is purity’
Feb 3, 2009, 8:00 pmMr. Jeong is the president of Rotary Club was impressed by the "purity" of the show.
Calligrapher: ‘I want to become a phoenix fairy too’
Feb 3, 2009, 3:00 pm"Next time if I get a chance to watch DPA again, it will be my true honor.”
Renowned TV Host: ‘Divine Performing Arts’ overall beauty was flawless’
Feb 2, 2009, 8:00 pmShe also loved the backdrops as they were “modern” and “vivid.”
A Diverse Audience Will Remember the Show for Many Years to Come!
Feb 2, 2009, 10:00 amThe audience members where from diverse social strata and they had one thing in common, they said they will remember the show for many years to come!
'I should use the word beautiful, it is truly beautiful,' Says Former Member of Parliament
Feb 1, 2009, 8:00 pm“It is excellent, easy to understand and full of color,” said former Member of Parliament Mr Gangsin Seongil.
President of International Photography League Discovers the Colors of His Dream
Feb 1, 2009, 7:00 amOn the afternoon of Saturday Jan. 31, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) brought Dr. Son, president of the International Photography League and the director of a natural museum, a big surprise at the Suseong Artpia in Daegu, Korea’s fourth largest city.
Dean of Zen Buddhist Center Finds Memory From Long Ago
Feb 1, 2009, 3:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company thrilled the audience again at its second show at Suseong Artpia in Daegu, South Korea on Saturday Jan. 31. Among the audience was Ms. Lee, dean of Busan Zen Buddhist Center.
Former Cultural Hall President: Show Offers Mankind 'Courage and hope'
Feb 1, 2009, 3:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company has enthralled the audience again at the Suseong Artpia in Daegu.
Chinese Embassy Attempts to Interfere with Divine Performing Arts
Jan 31, 2009, 4:00 pmThe Chinese embassy in Seoul is once again interfering with the New York-based Divine Performing Arts (DPA) performances in Korea.
Chinese Woman Touched by DPA: 'Because this is the truth'
Jan 30, 2009, 10:00 pm“There are so many Chinese here!” said Ms. Wang to her fellow friends during intermission.
Chinese in Korea: ‘I have been absorbed into a fairyland’
Jan 30, 2009, 5:00 pmI feel like I have been absorbed into a fairyland along with the stories,” said Ms. Luo
Dance Professor: Show Is 'Beautiful, rich, enlightening'
Jan 25, 2009, 12:00 pmDespite temperatures of 20 degrees below zero, New Brunswick's State Theater filled to capacity...
An Arts Center Dedicated to Community
Jan 25, 2009, 3:00 amThe Center has been in operation for thirty years and celebrated its 2007-2008 season with over 90 performances.
Administrator Brings Students for Authentic Culture
Jan 24, 2009, 11:00 pmIt was the first time Mr. Plotkin had brought any students to any Chinese show.
International Investor Fascinated by Chinese Culture
Jan 24, 2009, 11:00 pmAs the Chinese New Year approaches, last year’s animal symbol (the Rat) is packing up to leave, the Ox is preparing to take its place and people are eagerly coming together to experience Divine Performing Arts' Chinese New Year Spectacular.
Celebrated Sopranos Find Show ‘Unique’ and ‘Fascinating’
Jan 24, 2009, 9:00 pmTwo celebrated sopranos drank in the beauty of Divine Performing Arts' “Chinese New Year Splendor” opening show at the Performing Arts Center of the State University of New York at Purchase on Friday.
Former Buddhist Monk: 'It went right to my soul'
Jan 24, 2009, 8:00 pmThe Performing Arts Center at SUNY-Purchase College, on 400 acres of natural landscape half an hour from Manhattan, hosted the Divine Performing Arts "Chinese New Year Splendor" on Jan. 23.
Retired Art Director Experienced ‘A great feeling of tradition’
Jan 24, 2009, 12:00 pmMr. Fisher, a retired art director enjoyed the special gift from the daughter of his friend, an ex-general of Chang Kai Shek.
Harrison Mayor Applauds the Grace of the Dancers
Jan 24, 2009, 4:00 am"I just think it’s wonderful. The action is great. And the backgrounds are fabulous. It’s very fascinating,"
Newspaper Publisher Hails Expressiveness of Chinese Classical Dance
Jan 23, 2009, 5:00 pm"Just one little movement says so much."
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Manhattan Conductor: 'Very, very impressed'
Jan 23, 2009, 5:00 pm"[The] choreography is great, the imagery is wonderful, the costumes, I think it’s a world class performance. I really do”.
Bio-Tech Journalist and School Director: ‘Visually it was incredible’
Jan 23, 2009, 1:00 am“Visually it was incredible, obviously because of staging, the colors, and the costumes."
Veteran Journalist: Divine Performing Arts Elevates Conscience
Jan 22, 2009, 10:00 amOn January 13, 2009 at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts, internationally acclaimed Divine Performing Arts...
Professor From China: 'I felt a lot of energy'
Jan 19, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Liu, a professor from China saw DPA in Cupertino.
DPA Show Is Very Powerful Says Company CEO
Jan 16, 2009, 8:00 pm“Everything is very beautiful and very artistic. I especially enjoyed the number called Welcoming Spring."
City Councilor Welcomes Divine Performing Arts to Cupertino
Jan 16, 2009, 3:00 pmCupertino City Council member Gilbert Wong welcomed the 'Chinese New Year Spectacular' to Cupertino on Thursday, Jan. 15.
Stanford Professor and Inventor: 'It’s exquisite'
Jan 16, 2009, 2:00 pm“Well the dancing of course was probably the highlight, because it’s sort of … refined."
Former Choreographer of the Year: 'I cannot but marvel'
Jan 16, 2009, 10:00 am“Dancers create an uplifting atmosphere of joy and holiday spirit, which people of all ethnicities can appreciate.”
Media Broker: 'A great harmonious blend of mind, body, and spirit'
Jan 16, 2009, 8:00 amMr. and Mrs. Byraes were among the audience members Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Flint Center to see the “Chinese New Year Spectacular.”
Publicist and Technical Writer: ’The show turns on a bright light in every soul’
Jan 16, 2009, 8:00 am"I left the show with the sense of a great aesthetic satisfaction and appreciation.”
Mayor of Cupertino: 'Hey, you gotta go see this!'
Jan 16, 2009, 4:00 am“Thank you all for coming to Cupertino with this event,” said Mayor Mahoney.
Dancer and Teacher: DPA Making People Feel Better
Jan 16, 2009, 3:00 am"I feel that the production captures the essence of Chinese spirit," he said, while laughing.
My 'Dance colleagues have to see it'
Jan 16, 2009, 1:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company’s Chinese New Year Spectacular enthralled...
Technical IT Writer: 'The Opening is an ‘Oh, wow!’
Jan 16, 2009, 12:00 amMs. Beckman, a computer technical writer, was in the audience at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts for the 'Spectacular' on Jan. 14.
Law Firm Owner: 'Very glad they [DPA] came'
Jan 16, 2009, 12:00 amSally and Jim own a law firm in San Mateo and greatly appreciate not only the dancing but also the presentation of ancient Chinese culture and philosophy.
Folk Dance Instructor: 'Nice, Nice Production.'
Jan 15, 2009, 10:00 pmJan, an international folk dance instructor and retired chemistry teacher, attended the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts.
Indian Business Manager: 'The world needs more spirituality'
Jan 15, 2009, 10:00 pm"As I was saying, that one of the unique things is that there's a lot of spiritual and historical content and I like that very much."
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Bank Manager Touched by Modern-day Tragedy
Jan 15, 2009, 6:00 pm“It’s the sad stories I prefer—I get more emotional—rather than the happy ones.'
Attorney: A Show Not Found in Shanghai or Beijing
Jan 15, 2009, 1:00 amThe long-anticipated Chinese New Year Spectacular opening in Cupertino, California drew Ms. Hurlimann.
‘Real gold fears no fire’
Jan 14, 2009, 10:00 pm”The lyrics in the songs really make audience members ponder and seek answers, especially the songs like, Finding Myself and Let Reason Prevail."
Composer: 'I'd like to use that in my compositions'
Jan 14, 2009, 7:00 pmMr. Bisheau decided to come because he was “curious about Chinese culture too.”
Congresswoman Applauds Divine Performing Arts
Jan 14, 2009, 11:00 amHOUSTON—Congresswoman Shelia Jackson-Lee, representative for Houston, was in the audience at the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts viewing the performance by the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) on Dec. 23.
Historic Heritage Commissioner: 'It’s a lovely heritage and a lovely gift’
Jan 14, 2009, 11:00 amMs. Merritt, a historic heritage commissioner, attended the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) “Chinese New Year Spectacular” at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts on Jan 13.
City Arts Commissioner: ‘Very good moral, spiritual message to the world’
Jan 14, 2009, 10:00 amMs. Becky Strauss, Arts Commissioner of the City of Milpitas, loved every aspect of the performances and appreciated the messages in the performances.
Former Ballroom Dancer: ‘There was just an etherial quality to it’
Jan 14, 2009, 8:00 am“I knew it was going to be wonderful, but oh my gosh, it even blew me away.”
'Perfect for Silicon Valley' Public Relations Director Says
Jan 14, 2009, 3:00 am"No matter how modern our life is here with computers and inventions, the traditions of culture, dance, theater, shows life and is still there."
Mainland Chinese Music Expert: DPA Show Displays High Skill
Jan 13, 2009, 11:00 pmMainland Chinese Music Expert Says DPA Show Displays High Skill
'You feel like you are watching heaven'
Jan 13, 2009, 4:00 pm“I saw it in Las Vegas last year, and my friends and I saw it this year too, but it isn’t showing in Vegas this year, so we came here to watch it instead.”
Writer: 'It was a visual feast'
Jan 13, 2009, 4:00 pmMs. Bremier, a garden column writer, felt she had journeyed throughout China and it’s history as she watched the final performance of the “Chinese New Year Spectacular” in San Francisco on Jan. 11.
Writer Appreciates Recognition of True Chinese Culture
Jan 13, 2009, 1:00 pm"It’s obviously a reflection of the five thousand years of Chinese history and culture."
A Preview of Spring in the City of Saint Francis
Jan 12, 2009, 2:00 pm"And I like the humor; a lot of these stories are really very amusing,"said poet.
CEO Says: 'It's a wonderful experience for everybody here'
Jan 12, 2009, 5:00 am"It's wonderful and we came because we knew it would be wonderful, and it has been everything we have expected, yes."
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Silicon Valley CEO and Chairman Enjoy DPA
Jan 12, 2009, 5:00 am"We enjoyed the show very, very much and really appreciate [DPA] doing the production and bringing it here.”
Socially Conscious Lyrics Pique Author
Jan 11, 2009, 10:00 pm"I am interested in the lyrics they sing,” said Mr. Dolan, an author.
Arts Organization Executive Director Says: ‘Chinese dance … such graceful movements’
Jan 11, 2009, 6:00 pm"I just loved the unison, and the athleticism of the dancers was just fabulous,' said Ms. Look, an executive director.
Chinese Dancer Gratified To See Such a Beautiful Performance
Jan 11, 2009, 5:00 pmA retired Chinese dancer praised the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) “Chinese New Year Spectacular” show in San Francisco.
Costumer Says Designs Beautiful, Colors, Lovely
Jan 11, 2009, 12:00 pmMr. Cronander purchased the tickets to Divine Performing Arts for his wife after she hinted him what she wished for.
Egyptian Conductor: The Arrangement is Genius
Jan 11, 2009, 8:00 am"The composer is a great man and he arranged well the work."
Visual Artist Drives Miles to See Show
Jan 11, 2009, 4:00 amIt was a picture in a newspaper that brought Ms. Ryan, an artist and real estate agent, to see the Divine Performing Arts.
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Musician/Composer Appreciated The Uplifting Message
Jan 11, 2009, 2:00 am"I would like to use [the pipa] in my compositions," composer Mr. Michaud said after hearing the DPA Orchestra.
Former Xinhua Reporter: History Will Remember the Greatness of This Show
Jan 10, 2009, 11:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) had two performances in Houston, on December 22 and 23. Although several weeks have passed, Mr. Zhang still feels good when he recalls watching the show.
Author Praises Integration Between Dance and Music
Jan 10, 2009, 11:00 pm'The different types of silks make it look like the dancers are really looking like they are actual flower.'
Financier Finds Show 'A wonderful celebration of China'
Jan 10, 2009, 10:00 pm"But I would say its the dancing—its the most impressive. And I’d say second, to complement it, are the beautiful costumes—very nice."
A Tap Dancer and a Cinematographer Get a Taste of Chinese Classical Dance
Jan 10, 2009, 8:00 pmAt the 'Chinese New Year Spectacular' in San Francisco on Wednesday, one audience member, who had been a tap dancer, shared his impressions of the Chinese classical dancing and music.
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Mayor Taken By Show 'I would see it again tonight'
Jan 10, 2009, 8:00 pmMayor Richardson congratulated the producers and the entire DPA group for putting such a program together.
Non-Profit Executive Director: 'It’s just exquisite'
Jan 10, 2009, 5:00 pm"It’s just exquisite, lovely to see the flow of people so close together and yet moving with such precision that it was flawless."
High Tech Executive Returns Each Year
Jan 10, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Traub, president of a cutting edge technical company, and his wife, a former dancer, came to see the company for the third time.
CEO: 'As Professional as anything you can find'
Jan 10, 2009, 5:00 pmCEO finds Chinese New Year Spectacular performance to be a wonderful entertainment.
![Chief choreographer"The Chinese classical dance [in the performance] is of course very great, very great."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/01/11/0901090607261892.jpg)
Chinese Choreographer Values Ethnic Diversity in Show
Jan 10, 2009, 5:00 pmChief choreographer"The Chinese classical dance [in the performance] is of course very great, very great."
'It’s a wonderful show—that’s all I can tell you.'
Jan 10, 2009, 4:00 pm“This is unique, this is the history of China brought to the stage in a very elegant way for people to enjoy."
Connecting With Culture Through Performing Arts
Jan 10, 2009, 3:00 pmDivine Performing Arts (DPA) will have the fourth showing of its Chinese New Year Spectacular at the War Memorial Opera House tonight. Show-goers in the Bay Area have been delighted since the show's debut on Wednesday afternoon.
Insurance Company CEO: 'It was all terrific'
Jan 10, 2009, 3:00 pmMr. Miller, a CEO of an insurance company attended Divine Performing Arts in San Fransisco Friday night with his family and friends.
Dance Historian: DPA is Larger Than Self
Jan 10, 2009, 3:00 pmMr. Friedman, a dance historian at Rutgers University in New Jersey attended the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) Chinese New Year Spectacular at San Francisco’s Opera House and post show VIP reception. At the reception, Mr. Friedman stated that the DPA performance, “… is part of an ongoing shift in the 20th and 21st century.”
Photographer Sees Performance as ‘Art in motion’
Jan 10, 2009, 8:00 amSAN FRANCISCO—Mr. and Mrs. Silver traveled from San Carlos to attend the Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House on Friday night.
Theater Critic Calls DPA 'Mind-Blowing'
Jan 10, 2009, 7:00 am“I’ve seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight The best word to use was mind blowing."
Principal Ballet Dancer Impressed With 'Spectacular'
Jan 10, 2009, 6:00 am“I was also very impressed by the synchronicity of all the movements,” said San Fransisco ballet dancer.
DPA Performance A ‘Learning’ and ‘Entertaining’ Experience
Jan 10, 2009, 4:00 amTheir long experience in music, dance, and opera allowed Mr. and Mrs. Tiller to thoroughly enjoy...
Banker: ‘Dances were incredible’
Jan 10, 2009, 4:00 amWatching the Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera...
Audience Just Can’t Get Enough
Jan 9, 2009, 7:00 pmMr. Yeh thought the dance movements were very beautiful, and that every program was great and carried deep meaning.
Show Praised as Flawless
Jan 9, 2009, 5:00 pmEntrepreneur Mr. Husan: "I like the ones where there was a story to it, historical, that was tied into it."
Audience Touched by 'Heaven Awaits Us'
Jan 9, 2009, 2:00 pm“I think the performance is great. I enjoy the Money King performance mainly.”
Arts Management Company Owner: 'Beyond all beyond'
Jan 9, 2009, 1:00 pmThe owner of an arts management company expressed that DPA was "beyond all beyond!"
Live Orchestra of DPA Show 'very exciting' Says Director of Youth Symphony
Jan 9, 2009, 1:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) at the War Memorial Opera House on Thursday Dec. 8, and Mr. Hogan, director of a youth symphony ...
Long-Time Ballet Administrator Sees Something New
Jan 9, 2009, 12:00 pmMs. Victoria, a long time ballet dancer and employee with the San Francisco Ballet, attended the DPA...
![Mr. Walia said he has been to many shows and programs, but the DPA performance is the “best one” he has [ever] seen.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/01/09/20090108_SF_Mayouzhi_RayWalia_DJY.jpg)
Choreographer Very Impressed by DPA Performance
Jan 9, 2009, 5:00 amMr. Walia said he has been to many shows and programs, but the DPA performance is the “best one” he has [ever] seen.
Father and Daughter Experience the Show
Jan 8, 2009, 11:00 pmMr. Tambrin, who performs in a community theater, attended today’s show with his daughter.
Music Teacher: ‘Chinese culture ... I enjoyed immensely'
Jan 8, 2009, 11:00 pm“It seems like there was a lot of thought put into every detail and was pared with the culture and with the teaching of the culture."
Artist Finds 'Spectacular' Beautiful
Jan 8, 2009, 10:00 pmMs. Saquseia was among the audience of opening night of the Chinese New Year Spectacular presented by Divine Performing Arts (DPA) at the San Francisco Opera House Jan.7.
'A message we can all relate to'
Jan 8, 2009, 10:00 pmDivine performing arts were performed yesterday at The War Memorial Opera House. Mr. Zegelman, a local attorney, was among the audience.
Theater Critic: ‘The show is excellent!’
Jan 8, 2009, 9:00 pm“The show is excellent! Very, very well balanced, buoyant, it has a good feel to it. It’s joyful, it’s fun, and it’s entertaining!”
Concert Pianist: 'It wakes you up!'
Jan 8, 2009, 9:00 pmMr. D. and his aunt, a concert pianist, attended one of the first performances of the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) this year in San Francisco.
‘The show is impressive,’ says Taiwan Official
Jan 8, 2009, 9:00 pm“The show is very impressive,” said Mr. Chen. “It very nicely represents the traditions of Chinese culture.”
The Elements of Culture Delight Business Consultant
Jan 8, 2009, 8:00 pm“Oh, it’s delightful. It’s really very athletic and exciting and colorful, and the music’s wonderful, and the dancing is fantastic.
Elected Officials Send Greetings to the San Francisco Show
Jan 8, 2009, 12:00 amThe opening show of The Divine Performing Arts (DPA) Chinese New Year Spectacular in San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House receives warm welcome from California and Bay Area elected officials.
'Superb talent,' Says Former Professor
Jan 7, 2009, 11:00 pmSometimes the talent that comes to the San Francisco Opera House is made of the stuff the heavens are made of—brilliant stars.
'One of the most vibrant shows I've ever seen'
Jan 7, 2009, 8:00 pm"It was probably one of the most vibrant shows I've ever seen before, with all the colors; especially seeing the folklore and so forth, bringing it to life."
Dancers Applaud Spirit of Performers
Jan 7, 2009, 8:00 pm"We’ll be back next year! Thank you for a wonderful and inspirational afternoon."
Houston Chinese: The Music Lingers for Days
Jan 2, 2009, 1:00 amIn a telephone interview with The Epoch Times a few days later, Zheng, still buoyed by the evening’s beautiful memory, cried out again and again, “It’s so beautiful! So beautiful!”
Visiting Scholar From China: 'Divine Culture Unveils Ultimate Question'
Dec 31, 2008, 8:00 amA philosopher's quest for the truth is part of China's ancient culture, said a scholar after the Houston DPA show.
Visiting Scholar from Mainland: Divine Culture Unveils Ultimate Question
Dec 26, 2008, 4:00 pmA philosopher's quest for the truth may be found in China's ancient divine culture.
Accountant Sees Show Twice, Brings Friend
Dec 26, 2008, 3:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour presentation held at Jones Hall in Houston, gave a traditional feel to the arts, that was good enough to attract her back a second time said accountant Ms. Lowrance.
Chinese Artist: Divine Performing Arts Showed Me Hope and Direction
Dec 26, 2008, 2:00 amChinese musician David Wu brought his family to watch Divine Performing Arts’ Houston show on December 23.
Engineer from China: Show is Righteous
Dec 25, 2008, 5:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts International Company concluded it's first show in Houston, Texas...
Chinese Immigrant Discovers New Sense of Freedom Watching DPA
Dec 25, 2008, 4:00 pmMr. Wen, who came to the U.S. two years ago, attended the Houston DPA show with his wife and friend.
Visual and Performing Arts Teacher: 'Interesting, exciting, different'
Dec 24, 2008, 10:00 pmA standing ovation in a packed Jones Hall for the Performing Arts ended a two-day run for...
Consul Generals Impressed By 'Chinese culture's finest'
Dec 24, 2008, 5:00 pmIt was the first time Mr. Duarte had touched upon the Chinese culture and was "really, really delighted with this opportunity to be here and witness this kind of show."
'It's a very beautiful show'
Dec 24, 2008, 1:00 pmMs. Gray, a physician and former dancer, enjoyed everything about the Divine Performing Arts...
DPA Music 'Very playful' Says Musician
Dec 24, 2008, 10:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts continued to impress the Houston audience with its second performance Tuesday night at the Jones Hall.
Stage Manager Impressed by Divine Performing Arts Production
Dec 24, 2008, 4:00 amFor stage manager Mark Bumgardner, Divine Performing Arts’ (DPA) stop in Houston was not only a unique event but also offered an unexpected visual experience.
Manager Brings 10 Employees to See the DPA Show
Dec 24, 2008, 3:00 amMr. Mreali took 10 of his office staff to the performance.
Finance Manager: DPA Has ‘Tremendous Artistry’
Dec 23, 2008, 11:00 pmMr. Hack, a Houston-based finance manager, described the 2009 DPA World Tour in Houston’s Jones Hall for the Performing Arts as “wonderful."
Show with Universal Appeal
Dec 23, 2008, 5:00 pm“This was a night to remember. The best is that you can understand everything even though you don’t speak the language.
Houston Theatergoers Fascinated by DPA Production
Dec 23, 2008, 4:00 pmAfter the curtains of Divine Performing Arts (DPA) in the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in Houston...
'When he went to heaven, that was fantastic'
Dec 23, 2008, 4:00 pm'It’s fantastic. … The beauty, the color, the costumes, the precision—just unbelievable. I loved it.'
Mayor Intrigued by Precision of Dancers
Dec 23, 2008, 12:00 pmAfter watching the 2009 Divine Performing Arts performance at the Jones Hall for the...
'I'm enjoying the show very much': Texas Engineer
Dec 23, 2008, 8:00 amTheatregoers were nothing short of enthralled with the opening of Divine Performing Arts at Houston's...
Designer Enjoys the DPA Performance
Dec 23, 2008, 6:00 amMartial arts teacher, Joseph Tranvan, can appreciate the techniques and art in the DPA show.
Assistant Professor: 'It’s like history, geography rolled into one'
Dec 23, 2008, 4:00 amAs the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) 2009 World Tour arrived in Houston on Dec. 22, Dr. Ben Valdez...
Conductor: 'Not only an artistic but [a] spiritual endeavor'
Dec 22, 2008, 6:00 pm"Sometimes musicians use a word, which means to shake with beautiful sparkles and shine. I thought it was very beautiful and atmospheric for the show.”
![“I loved the dances and the costumes and the movement. I think they [her granddaughters] will take home part of the Chinese culture. Their great, great grandpa is Chinese. My grandmother and father were Chinese."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2008/12/23/20081220-Atlanta-YanYan-JennieTrotter-DJY-small.jpg)
Executive Director: 'Chinese Culture is Distinctive, Original'
Dec 22, 2008, 5:00 pm“I loved the dances and the costumes and the movement. I think they [her granddaughters] will take home part of the Chinese culture. Their great, great grandpa is Chinese. My grandmother and father were Chinese."
Executives and Medical Professionals Praise Dances, Music
Dec 22, 2008, 12:00 pmMr. Kelly mused, "Yes, the music was good ... It was wonderful, just wonderful." He said as a child he and his family often went to the opera, so the classical arts hold a special place in his heart.
Chinese Professor: 'DPA is Full of Creativity'
Dec 21, 2008, 10:00 pm“The display of Chinese philosophy and heritage in the programs left me with a very deep impression,” said Dr. Wang, who was nurtured by Chinese culture from a young age.
Final Atlanta Audience Exuberant
Dec 21, 2008, 8:00 amAt the final curtain, people shouted and whistled, and the company received its third standing ovation.
Divine Performing Arts Enlightens, Inspires: Principal Dancer
Dec 21, 2008, 7:00 am“DPA’s mission is to rediscover the true cultural heritage of traditional China and Chinese positive values, and to inspire people to consider about their paths in life, by manifesting purely beautiful art forms and revisiting the history,” said Ms. Lee.
Journalist and Judge Call DPA Show a 'Renaissance'
Dec 21, 2008, 7:00 am"I thought it was an extraordinary performance," Dr. Siegel, a judge in Atlanta said of Divine performing Arts.
Show is Inspirational and Spiritual
Dec 21, 2008, 4:00 am“Its fantastic, very entertaining, relayed more of the Chinese classics, just very entertaining, and informative,” said Larry.
'Many programs ... represent the traditional and classical culture'
Dec 21, 2008, 4:00 amAfter the curtain closed for the first performance of Divine Performing Arts (DPA) in Atlanta, a few audience members were not willing to leave.
'The colors in the costumes are just unbelievably beautiful!'
Dec 21, 2008, 3:00 amThe Steins attended the Divine Performing Arts show on its final night in Atlanta, Dec. 20. "We were very pleasantly surprised, we didn't know exactly what we were coming to see, we saw the advertisements, but it is, it's very colorful, and obviously very professional.
Non-Profit Head: Show is 'Overwhelming'
Dec 20, 2008, 11:00 pmThe director of a non-profit organization found Divine Performing Arts' show in Atlanta 'overwhleming.'
'The performers did a fantastic job, they were pouring themselves into it'
Dec 20, 2008, 8:00 pmMr. Smith, a global information systems analyst came with his son, fiance, and a friend. They had front row seats. He said this seating enabled him to see "a lot of smiles, that was really nice," from the performers.
Physician: 'You are hearing a world-class orchestra play'
Dec 20, 2008, 6:00 pmMr. Lane, a physician who also plays in a band, really appreciated the live orchestra at the Divine Performing Arts show.
'Bringing art and technology together, in a harmonious way'
Dec 20, 2008, 6:00 pmBeing of Chinese background, Professor Wang could see that the show brought together the different elements of Chinese history well.
Retired Biology Teacher: 'The Diversity of it all'
Dec 20, 2008, 6:00 pm"We know that China has a long history, and it's wonderful to see them going through the different dances from the different regions," said Ms. Gobin of the variety of pieces from different dynasties.
'I was just overwhelmed by it, it was just unbelievable'
Dec 20, 2008, 5:00 pmI really enjoyed the flowers, the story of the flowers that blossom every three thousand years."
Audiences: DPA Manifests True Culture of China
Dec 20, 2008, 10:00 amAfter the opening night of Divine Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta and Philadelphia, in the U.S. on Friday Dec. 19, the audience was stunned by the cultural display of the 2009 World Tour.
'Beautiful, beautiful show, they were just so elegant'
Dec 20, 2008, 9:00 amEvery aspect of the Divine Performing Arts show was an enjoyable journey said Korean-born Mrs. YungHee James, after attending the opening night performance on Friday night December 19.
Colors, Violins, and a Perfect Christmas Gift
Dec 20, 2008, 9:00 am“It is fantastic, all the colors, the movement,” declared Atlanta resident Ms. Marvle, speaking of Divine Performing Arts show in Atlanta on Friday evening.
TV Broadcaster Says: ‘Spectacular’ is better, grander and more spectacular this year
Dec 20, 2008, 7:00 am"To my amazement, the second time it was even better, grander, more spectacular."
King Center President Extends ‘warmest greetings’ to Divine Performing Arts show
Dec 20, 2008, 7:00 amIsaac Newton Farris, Jr., president and CEO of The King Center in Atlanta, warmly welcomed Divine Performing Arts.
'Well worth coming to see'
Dec 20, 2008, 6:00 amMr. Doick drove two-and-a-half hours to attend Saturday's Divine Performing Arts show in Atlanta.
Atlanta High Official: DPA Establishes Cultural Connection
Dec 20, 2008, 12:00 amMr. Pridgeon, a highly-placed official in the city of Atlanta, said he was “so happy” to see the cultural diversity that Divine Performing Arts (DPA) brings forth for the children and adults of various ethnic backgrounds who are living in the city.
Lawyer Says DPA is ‘Going back to the Chinese roots’
Dec 20, 2008, 12:00 amMr. Smith, a lawyer, and Ms. Bryan, a Marketing Director, attended Divine Performing Arts’ first show in Atlanta on December 19. Ms. Bryan was enthusiastic about the show, and said she had been promoting it to her acquaintances and colleagues in advance.
Musician Couple: 'Just remarkable, just so remarkable!'
Dec 20, 2008, 12:00 am“Brilliant, just brilliant!” said Bob Clarke, a retired 46-year Minister of Music, responsible for music at a church in Georgia. He caught his first glimpse of Divine Performing Arts (DPA) in Atlanta with his pianist wife, Ida-Anne Clarke.
'Costumes Were Absolutely Stunning' says Atlanta Showgoer
Dec 20, 2008, 12:00 amMr. Papproth, a magazine publisher, was fascinated with the Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour which opened at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 19.
Atlanta Embraces 'Spectacular' Chinese Show
Dec 20, 2008, 12:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA), which, according to its website, is the “world’s premier Chinese dance and music company,” commenced its worldwide tour Friday night.
In Pictures: First Day of Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour—Atlanta
Dec 20, 2008, 12:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) kicked off another spectacular World Tour for the 2009 season on Friday, Dec. 19.
In Atlanta, VIPs Say Show is 'Link to an ancient and noble cultural heritage'
Dec 19, 2008, 1:00 pmIn Atlanta, Divine Performing Arts received several welcome from local Congress people and legislators.
Senior Fashion Designer: Perfect Blend of Classics and Modernity
Sep 25, 2008, 10:00 amTaiwanese Fashion designer Vanessa Huang describes the opening of the Divine Performing Arts Mid-Autumn Spectacular on Sept. 24, 2008 as a success.
