 |
Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company
Rotary Club President: Shen Yun Is a Moral Education
Mar 21, 2010, 1:00 pmMr. Wang Bowei watched the Taipei premiere of the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Renowned Professor from China: Shen Yun Performance Keeps Me Clapping
Mar 20, 2010, 7:00 am“You see, my hands got swollen because I kept clapping during the show!” Professor Xiao exclaimed.
Vice Chairman: Shen Yun’s Training and Professionalism Is Truly Admiring
Mar 20, 2010, 5:00 amChen commented that the vocalists' lyrics seem to have profound meanings and he would read the program booklet again and think over the underlying meaning later.
Deputy Director of Culture: 'The combination of music and dance is ingenious'
Mar 20, 2010, 12:00 am“I highly admire this orchestra. It integrates Western and Chinese instruments so well, such that its music has strong flavor of originality."
Famous Writer: A High-Level Artistic Feast of Beauty
Mar 20, 2010, 12:00 amMs. Chen said that Shen Yun did a marvelous job in combining various ethnic group’s cultural features and well-known legendary stories such as Wu Song Battles the Tiger into the show.
Food Corporation CEO: A Show Promoting the Essence of Traditional Chinese Culture
Mar 20, 2010, 12:00 am“Each segment or story presentation by Shen Yun leaves audiences much space of imagination."
Famous Photographer: 'Shen Yun is better than any other show'
Mar 20, 2010, 12:00 am“I have seen many dramas and performances in various countries around the world, yet I feel Shen Yen is better than any other show.”
Education Group President: The Righteousness Will Definitely Overpower the Evil
Mar 19, 2010, 10:00 am“When one climax was just over, the music ushered in another new climax. It fully commanded the audience’s attention."
Textile Federation Board Director: I Am Overwhelmed by the Magnificent Momentum
Mar 19, 2010, 10:00 am"The first program 'The Emperor Ushers in a Glorious Age,' in particular, made us feel as if we were onstage."
Language School CEO: A Profound Show in Promoting Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance
Mar 19, 2010, 9:00 am“There was a seamless coordination between the orchestra and the performance on the stage."
Youth Commission Minister: Artistic Show with Peacefulness
Mar 19, 2010, 2:00 am"Many programs this year impress me with peacefulness and righteousness. With attentive arrangements to all the details, Shen Yun is an artistic show with soul,” Wang Yuting said.
Interior Minister Says The Entire Show Is Magnificent
Mar 19, 2010, 12:00 amInterior Minister Jiang Yi Hua attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company’s 2010 premiere in Taiwan, together with his wife Mrs. Li Shu-Zhe.
Legislator Wants Friends to 'see such a good show'
Mar 18, 2010, 12:00 pmLegislator, Hsu Shao-Ping said, “So this is the second time I have seen Shen Yun. Once in the United States and once in Taipei.”
Cultural Affairs Director General: Shen Yun Is a World-Class Folk Dance Show
Mar 18, 2010, 7:00 am"The choreography, costumes, each dancer's performance were impeccable."
Magazine Publisher: Shen Yun 'is a remarkable performing arts'
Mar 18, 2010, 6:00 amMr. Hiroshi admired, “the aspect of music, traditional Chinese instruments with their Oriental charm and Western instruments with powerful display (of feelings) are skillfully blended."
City Assembly Member: The Dreamland Seems to Become a Reality
Mar 18, 2010, 5:00 am"The coordination between the backdrops and the dancers was so wonderful that the backdrops added to the enjoyment of the dance."
Music Critic: Perfect Combination of Western and Chinese Musical Instruments
Mar 18, 2010, 4:00 amThis year Mr. Shinichi Shigihara attended the show two times and was particularly impressed with the Shen Yun New York Company Orchestra.
Chinese Audience Member: ‘I’ve gained the most this time’
Mar 17, 2010, 4:00 pm"It should be performed in China! Such a good show!"
Professor: Impeccable Performance with Insightful Songs
Mar 17, 2010, 1:00 am"Hope that Shen Yun can come to Fukuoka every year, and that I can watch the show every year.”
Board Member: ‘I saw the wonderland of the legends’
Mar 16, 2010, 9:00 pm"The expressions on the actors’ faces are rich and contagious."
Assistant Professor: The Show Is Like a Beautiful Picture Scroll
Mar 16, 2010, 12:00 amThe Fukuoka audience was fascinated by the 5,000-year traditional Chinese culture presented on stage.
Entrepreneur: The Vocalist Voice Is Better Than the Three Tenors
Mar 15, 2010, 8:00 pm“What Shen Yun presented to the audience was authentic arts with exquisite dances, perfect movements and mellow voice. I was deeply moved by the show,” exclaimed Mr. Kojiro.
University President: Shen Yun Demonstrates Inner Beauty
Mar 15, 2010, 8:00 pmMr. Fujimoto said, “This is the first time I have come in contact with this kind of music with lively rhythm. I am amazed and touched.”
Abbot of Buddhist Temple: ‘I will recommend more people to see Shen Yun next year’
Mar 15, 2010, 2:00 amAbbot Furukawa said, “Today’s show is distinctive."
'I feel my whole body and soul have been purified'
Mar 14, 2010, 3:00 am"Today it was my first time to feel so happy."
Calligraphy Teacher: 'Shen Yun moves my soul'
Mar 13, 2010, 12:00 am"As introduced in the advertisement, what was presented by Shen Yun were classical Chinese dances."
Chinese Student: ‘The show is helpful toward humanity’
Mar 12, 2010, 5:00 am"Shen Yun has allowed me to recognize authentic beauty and learn truth that I cannot find in today’s China.”
Renowned Sculptor: ‘Shen Yun is Chinese people’s treasure and pride’
Mar 12, 2010, 5:00 am“The music from the blend of the Chinese and Western instruments came out very unique. It opened my ears and eyes."
Shen Yun Brings Me Back to My Spiritual Hometown
Mar 12, 2010, 1:00 am"The programs seemingly brought me back to my spiritual hometown.”
Member of Tokyo Council Admires Falun Gong Practitioners' Courage
Mar 10, 2010, 10:00 amMr. Koichiro Yoshida, member of the Tokyo Council, said, “Shen Yun is great."
Freelance Anchor: 'It was an extraordinary show'
Mar 10, 2010, 12:00 am"Today’s show was indeed spectacular and full of spiritual content."
Piano Teacher: The Singers Don't Need Amplification
Mar 10, 2010, 12:00 am“The overall performance was full of life, and the program was a perfect combination. I enjoyed it very much."
City Councilman: ‘What was displayed tonight is the true China’
Mar 10, 2010, 12:00 am"An exquisite portrayal of the secular world, divine beings, and nature.”
Chinese Teacher Says It Is Worthwhile to See Shen Yun
Mar 10, 2010, 12:00 am"I am really excited. It is indeed worthwhile to see the show today."
Member of Japan's House of Representatives: 'Shen Yun is divine arts'
Mar 8, 2010, 5:00 amMr. Nakatsugawa Hirosato, a member of Japan's House of Representatives, said, "I hope all Japanese people know and understand Shen Yun."
Chinese Painter: Shen Yun Awakens My Soul
Mar 7, 2010, 8:00 pm“What I saw the first time was ultimate beauty, but this time the show gave me the feeling that my soul, sleeping deeply in my heart, was awakened."
French Professor: Deities and Buddha Are Beside Us
Mar 7, 2010, 5:00 amMs. Jolivet said the performance illustrates Chinese culture differently from what she knew.
Dance Teacher Sees Shen Yun For The Third Time
Mar 7, 2010, 1:00 am"I didn’t know there is the live orchestra this year. The entire show is extremely sumptuous."
Actress: ‘I felt the power of their piety’
Mar 7, 2010, 1:00 amAsaka said the show was very beautiful and gave a strong overall impression.
Ballerina: ‘I am glad to have witnessed the authentic Chinese culture’
Mar 6, 2010, 6:00 amAmong the enthusiastic audience watching New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts was ballerina Matsubayashi Ranze.
Shen Yun Premiere Heartfelt Show a Success in Japan
Mar 5, 2010, 12:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts premiere in Japan was presented in Saitama Prefecture’s Kawaguchi City, near Tokyo, on March 4.
Vice President of Kimono Institute: The Colors in Shen Yun Shows are Perfect
Mar 4, 2010, 6:00 pm"This is the very first time for me to see Shen Yun show, and I was very much touched."
Dance Professor: ‘The dances and movements in Shen Yun are endowed with a soul’
Mar 1, 2010, 7:00 pm“The show is really perfect. The choreographer is magnificent. It would just be wonderful if Shen Yun could perform in Korea for 365 days a year.”
Famous Dancer: 'All the programs are so wonderful'
Mar 1, 2010, 12:00 am“All the programs are so wonderful. I will take a lot more people to see the show again tomorrow."
Music Professor: I Could Stay up All Night Watching Shen Yun’s Performance
Mar 1, 2010, 12:00 amMr. Kim praised the music, stating that ”the combination of Western and Eastern musical instruments makes it even more exciting and interesting.”
Dance Professor: Shen Yun Preserves History for Future Generations
Feb 28, 2010, 2:00 pmMs. Park said, “I am surprised by the scale and magnificence of Shen Yun’s Performance. I am moved by its overwhelming power."
Renowned Dance Artist Says Watching Shen Yun Is Crucial for Dance Artists
Feb 28, 2010, 12:00 amMs. Kim Juk-Youp watched the second show of Shen Yun Performing Arts in Daegu City on Feb. 26.
Poet: A Long Awaited Magnificent Performance
Feb 27, 2010, 1:00 amKorean people believe in gods, so do people in the rest of the world. “The respect to gods helps us to be truthful."
Director of Dance School: Shen Yun Is the Consummation of Art
Feb 27, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Pyo said, “(I) really want to recommend the Shen Yun performance to other instrument specialists at the Daegu Intangible Cultural Festival.”
Musician Says Shen Yun Is 'Majestic, sweeping, resplendent'
Feb 26, 2010, 3:00 pm“The performers have done a great job. It was truly worthwhile making a trip to see such a wonderful show!”
Renowned Vocalist Says Shen Yun is Spectacular
Feb 26, 2010, 1:00 am“It is a very spectacularly composed performance, showing the inner beauty of the artists.
Shen Yun Opens First Show in Daegu, South Korea
Feb 25, 2010, 8:00 pmThe Daegu City Tourism and Travel Bureau sent congratulatory flowers to Shen Yun to welcome the show.
Director of Korean Traditional Performing Arts Praises Shen Yun
Feb 25, 2010, 8:00 pm“Shen Yun performance is really perfect and flawless; it is like a fantasy!”
ChangWon Audience Astounded
Feb 24, 2010, 1:00 amThe curtain fell to the long and thunderous applause of some 1,500 audience at the Sungsan Art Hall Grand Theater.
Capacity Crowds Greet Shen Yun in Changwon, South Korea
Feb 23, 2010, 11:00 pmThe two Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company shows on Feb. 23 in South Korea’s Changwon City were sold out.
Shen Yun Made a Deep Impression on Veteran Korean Painter
Feb 23, 2010, 10:00 pmAs a professional painter, Shen Yun has given him boundless inspiration. He said: “From now on, I should draw scenes like those depicted in the show.”
Ballet School Director Describes Shen Yun As 'Amazing’
Feb 23, 2010, 7:00 pmAfter seeing the show Ms. Kim exclaimed, “I am very fortunate to see such a great show in Changwon.”
Orchestra Conductor: Shen Yun Presents The Arts From Heaven
Feb 23, 2010, 6:00 pm"My soul is purified and I strongly feel it,” Mr. Kang said.
Shen Yun 'Exquisitely' Presents 'Forgotten traditional cultural values' Says Professor
Feb 23, 2010, 9:00 amProfessor Choi Ki Sung, President of the Institute for Peace Studies said, "Shen Yun is a very valuable show to me.”
National Defense University Professor Praises High Quality
Feb 20, 2010, 8:00 pmDr. Hwang said he enlightened to China's divinely-inspired ancient history through the New York-based Shen Yun and was given "a great opportunity to understand Chinese culture and tradition."
Ceramics Artist: Magnificent Costumes Touch My Soul Deeply
Feb 18, 2010, 4:00 pmMr. Park said he very much liked the dance, 'Nothing Can Block the Divine Path.'
_1.jpg)
Korean Violinist: Shen Yun’s Show Is Immeasurably Sacred
Feb 18, 2010, 4:00 pmRenowned Korean violinist Ji Dong-sam saw Shen Yun’s last show in Suwan on Feb. 18. “What I have learned became so insignificant after I saw Shen Yun’s show.
Korean Actor: 'Shen Yun showed me the heavenly realms'
Feb 18, 2010, 4:00 pmThe second show of Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded successfully at the Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand theatre on Feb. 18.
Mythical Legend Researcher: 'I saw the beauty that transcends all times'
Feb 18, 2010, 3:00 am"I saw a beauty that transcends all times. Every artist was extraordinary."
Suwon Mayor: Wants All Suwon Residents to 'Come to see this show'
Feb 18, 2010, 12:00 am“I am very happy for Shen Yun coming. It is just a pity that (Shen Yun) is performing here only for such a short time period.”
Orchestra Director Says Shen Yun 'Is absolutely perfect'
Feb 17, 2010, 9:00 pm"The costumes and stage layout are excellent. Furthermore, one can see the performers' rich spiritual and Chinese cultural essence."
President of Arts Organization Says Shen Yun Show is Flawless
Feb 17, 2010, 4:00 pmMr. Kim is also surprised that this year the show has an entirely new program and the show is very refined.
Renowned Calligraphist Says All Koreans Should Come to Watch Shen Yun
Feb 17, 2010, 3:00 pmMr. Kim stressed, “People from all over the country should come to watch Shen Yun.”
Renowned South Korean Conductor Appreciates Shen Yun’s Live Orchestra
Feb 17, 2010, 2:00 pmKim Nam Yun and his wife Kim Young Ae enjoyed the first show of Shen Yun Performing Arts in Suwon, South Korea.
Art Director: ‘I felt I saw the true China’
Feb 17, 2010, 2:00 pmMs. Choi Jung Im watched the show on the evening of Feb. 17 in Suwon.
Chinese Performing Arts Scholar: Shen Yun Suffused with Divine Inner Meaning
Feb 17, 2010, 2:00 pm'The performance is suffused with divine inner meaning.'
Shen Yun Holds First Show in South Korea
Feb 17, 2010, 1:00 amThe first show was a success with many attendees being local prominent citizens, including officials and artists.
Shen Yun Arrives at Seoul, South Korea
Feb 16, 2010, 9:00 pmMembers of Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company arrived at the Seoul Incheon International Airport.
Animation Company CEO Impressed by Visual Effects in Shen Yun
Feb 16, 2010, 2:00 pmIn the audience was Mr. Don Regan, the CEO of FreeRange3D, a 3D animation and visual effects company.
‘Just a beautiful spectacle’, Says Former Symphony Board Member
Feb 16, 2010, 2:00 pmStan McKnight and Joann Gordon were at the final sold-out Los Angeles performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Commission President: ‘Universal theme of peace and harmony’
Feb 16, 2010, 2:00 pmMarsha Brown watched the performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts with her husband on Feb. 12.
'The art form is very beautiful' Says TV Producer
Feb 16, 2010, 11:00 amMr. Breech decided the New York-based show, held at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Feb. 13, would be the perfect gift for his sweetheart.
Advertising CEO Inspired By Theme of Hope
Feb 16, 2010, 2:00 am"Go there and allow yourself to be moved and be caught up in the emotion."
'Bright, Vibrant and Coordinated,' Says Olympian Star
Feb 16, 2010, 1:00 am“I love Chinese culture, I thought it was excellent,” Audley said.
Shen Yun was Emotionally Touching
Feb 15, 2010, 11:00 pm“It's like if you were to watch nature and watch a blooming lotus flower."
An Opportunity to Connect to Chinese Heritage
Feb 15, 2010, 8:00 pmMs. Zhao said, "Most people would be so mesmerized by the overall production."
'Honorable and very warm,' Says Distinguished Film Producer
Feb 15, 2010, 12:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts presented its final show to a full house at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Sunday.
Amazed by the Dancers’ Technical Ability
Feb 15, 2010, 11:00 amWith Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year falling on the same day, some wanted to treat themselves to something special
Los Angeles Audiences Enthralled by Shen Yun
Feb 15, 2010, 11:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts completed its last of a 10-show run to a sold out crowd at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center Sunday afternoon.
Shen Yun Music Very Soothing, Says Executive Producer
Feb 15, 2010, 9:00 amMs. Hewitt attended the sold-out Shen Yun Performing Arts show on Sunday, Feb. 14.
Dancer: ‘Poised and graceful’
Feb 15, 2010, 5:00 amOne of the viewers was Kelly Parra, an accomplished dancer, who came with her family and friends.
Music Professor: ‘Refreshing to have such good taste’
Feb 15, 2010, 4:00 amDonald Neuen, professor of choral conducting and choral studies at UCLA, attended the Shen Yun performance on Sunday.
Musician: ‘It was spectacular!’
Feb 15, 2010, 4:00 amThe Shen Yun International Company warmed the full house at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Chinese New Year Celebrated with Shen Yun in Los Angeles
Feb 14, 2010, 11:00 pmTwo executives of Russian descent came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts on Feb. 13, the eve of the Lunar New Year.
Dancers Enthralled by Shen Yun
Feb 14, 2010, 9:00 pmJose Costas thrilled to the panoramic backdrop’s changing scenery.
Costume Designer Impressed with Shen Yun's 'Fantastic' Costumes
Feb 14, 2010, 9:00 pmMr. Athons, a retired costume designer for movies who has worked for Warner Brothers, Paramount, 21st Fox, Disney, MGM and others, and his wife Helen, attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts show played to a full house at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Saturday evening, Feb. 13.
TV Producer Thinks Shen Yun Is Beautiful
Feb 14, 2010, 3:00 pm“Oh, the costumes are amazing and the way they use them is incredible."
Erhu Soloist ‘Could perform before kings’ Says Music Producer
Feb 14, 2010, 2:00 pm“I love the Chinese orchestration. I loved how they collaborated with the Western orchestra, mixed, and then you visually see it being performed by new creations of Chinese artists."
Director and Producer: ’Ten out of ten, excellent’
Feb 14, 2010, 2:00 pmMr. and Mrs. Rustam loved Shen Yun Performing Arts show at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Music Center.
Shen Yun 'Culturally very stimulating' Says Video Producer
Feb 14, 2010, 2:00 pm"Every dance you learn to appreciate; their beauty of each culture–where they’re from–and it gives you a little taste of their culture and their city.
International Composer and a Singer Praise Shen Yun
Feb 14, 2010, 1:00 pmShe also appreciated the bilingual Chinese and English emcees. “They were really awesome—very playful,” Ms. Gomez said.
Investor Will Tell His Friend to See Shen Yun
Feb 14, 2010, 1:00 pmTwo investors who saw Shen Yun in Los Angeles on Saturday night were impressed by the show.
Multimedia Artist Wants to Buy Tickets for Friends
Feb 14, 2010, 1:00 pmMs. Soliday, an artisit and sculptor, very much enjoyed the beauty of Shen Yun.
Painter Thinks Shen Yun Is Beautiful
Feb 14, 2010, 6:00 amMs. Cotright also liked the digital backdrops which were “extremely colorful” and had “extremely vivid colors.”
Animation Producer Loves Costumes in Shen Yun
Feb 14, 2010, 3:00 amMr. Aries took his wife to see Shen Yun for their 25th wedding anniversary.
Kenwood Founder Thought Shen Yun Was Extraordinary
Feb 14, 2010, 3:00 am“This is extraordinary,” Mr. Aratani said of Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Sculptor Connects with Shen Yun
Feb 14, 2010, 2:00 amMs. Silton Shen Yun has "magnificent colors," and that she thought it was extraordinary.
Travel Agency Owner: 'That is a great honor’
Feb 14, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Mitzman hopes the company will return to the same theater next year.
Friends Travel from San Diego
Feb 14, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Joseph was with a group of 12 who traveled to see Shen Yun.
Movie Producer: 'I would say it's like a journey'
Feb 14, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Osorio, a producer, and his wife came to the show because of Chinese New Year.
Shen Yun Is ‘Outstanding’, Says Founder of Award-winning Company
Feb 14, 2010, 1:00 amNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts played to a full house at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Shen Yun Is Terrific Says Entertainment Lawyer
Feb 13, 2010, 4:00 pmEntertainment lawyer Mark Kalmansohn thought Shen Yun’s performance at the Music Center's Dorothy Chandler was terrific.
Music Producer: ‘Something beautiful to watch’
Feb 13, 2010, 2:00 pm“It’s beautiful,” said Mr. LaMarc.
Theater Producer Celebrates Mother's Birthday with Shen Yun
Feb 13, 2010, 2:00 pmMrs. Mitchell said she hopes the people of China will have more freedom.
Technology Manager: Ethnic Dances ‘Really spectacular’
Feb 13, 2010, 2:00 pmMr. Sanders found much to enjoy at the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance in Los Angeles on Feb. 12.
Red Hat Society Women Love Shen Yun
Feb 13, 2010, 12:00 pmMs. Guymon summed it up best saying, “Colorful, dynamic and not to be missed.”
Shen Yun Concludes Chinese New Year Eve Show in L.A.
Feb 13, 2010, 11:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts New York Company played to a packed house on the eve of the Lunar New Year.
Financial Firm VP: ‘A very enjoyable experience all around’
Feb 13, 2010, 11:00 am“I liked the stories—the one with the tiger,” said Mr. Halverson referring to the piece Wu Song Battles the Tiger.
Ballet Dancer: ‘I absolutely love the show’
Feb 13, 2010, 11:00 am“The costumes are absolutely beautiful. They were sparkling."
Veteran Actress Says Shen Yun Costumes ‘So extraordinary’
Feb 13, 2010, 10:00 amPerforming through a vivid array of handmade costumes and colorful backdrops, the Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company visited the packed Dorothy Chandler Pavillion at the Music Center in Los Angeles Friday, Feb. 12.
Classical Tenor: 'I enjoyed the feeling and the energy'
Feb 13, 2010, 9:00 am"I enjoyed the feeling and the energy, the feeling, the passion of this whole show."
Designer Sees Spiritual Aspect to Shen Yun
Feb 13, 2010, 9:00 amKaptain, a designer, said that the show made him think about the deeper meaning of life, including reincarnation.
Theater Veteran: ‘I thoroughly enjoyed myself’
Feb 13, 2010, 9:00 amTheater veteran Rex Smith was one of those in attendance at the afternoon showing.
Artist: 'So much rich history!'
Feb 13, 2010, 8:00 amMr. Ortiz praised Shen Yun for its beauty and was enthusiastic about being able to learn more about ancient Chinese culture.
FOX TV Production Engineer : 'It's great!'
Feb 13, 2010, 1:00 am"The costumes. The dances. That's why we came," said Ms. Caromichel.
Executive Producer Hails ‘World-Class Production’
Feb 13, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Goldberg, an executive producer at a local film studio described the show as “a world-class production,” very colorful and beautiful.
Financial Services Owner: ‘unbelievable’
Feb 13, 2010, 1:00 am"Coming in here, coming out [of the show], you feel uplifted, very spiritually enlightened.”
'Extraordinary' Says Former CEO of Paramount Pictures
Feb 12, 2010, 3:00 pmMr. Mancuso, a former movie studio executive rated the show as quite exceptional.
Radio Manager Happy to See Hidden Chinese Culture
Feb 12, 2010, 11:00 amThis L.A. radio station manager likes the way the Shen Yun performers ‘express themselves.’
Psychologist Says Shen Yun Is an Excellent Show
Feb 12, 2010, 5:00 amMr. Levine thought the singers were amazing, especially tenor, Hong Ming.
Shen Yun 'Very inspiring to watch' Says Award Winning Fashion Designer
Feb 12, 2010, 3:00 am“It’s just vibrant. The colors are very vibrant, and I love colors."
Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Praises Shen Yun
Feb 12, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Haas said he was not familiar with the stories, but he enjoyed them very much.
High Tech Company Founder: 'Everything was spectacular'
Feb 11, 2010, 8:00 pmMr. and Mrs. Mathews both enjoyed the evening of dancing and live orchestral music with Shen Yun performing arts.
Former Classical Dancer Says Dancers are 'Excellent'
Feb 11, 2010, 4:00 pm"I really enjoyed seeing this and found the dancers to be just excellent in their performance,” said Ms. Shelton after the Shen Yun performance.
Art Dealer Impressed With Shen Yun Dancers
Feb 11, 2010, 3:00 pm"Wonderful, very moving. It has a sentimental quality to it and historical and just melded in all the elements of dance."
Award Winning Actress Loved to be Taken 'Into the world of China'
Feb 11, 2010, 3:00 pmIt took me into the world of China, and it taught me a lot. It gave me also an insight into the present situation there," Ms. Fassaert said after the show.
Business Founder Exhilarated by Show
Feb 11, 2010, 2:00 pm"Stunning. And emotion—it makes you want to laugh and cry. "
Shen Yun 'Fills you with so much energy and happiness'
Feb 11, 2010, 2:00 pm"It was wonderful to see the archers’ costumes in those colors. Very beautiful!"
Hotel General Manager Says 'This is the best '
Feb 11, 2010, 1:00 pmMr. Naderkhani, has enjoyed the show so much, that he has already taken 14 different family members to see the show while it has been in Los Angeles this year.
The Colors 'Have a life to them'
Feb 11, 2010, 1:00 pm“They went from Tibet and Mongolia, to even the dark sides of China."
Jeweler Says Shen Yun ‘Is one show that I’m certainly glad I did not miss’
Feb 11, 2010, 1:00 pm“The colors, the themes, the continuous flow of the show was very, very impressive."
Professor: 'It's wonderful, it's magnificent!'
Feb 11, 2010, 1:00 pm"I know how difficult it is—to get that many people doing the leaps and steps all exactly together is amazing. They are very, very good!" Mr. Reeder said.
Artist Recommends Shen Yun: ‘Astonishing and excellent’
Feb 11, 2010, 12:00 pmHighly acclaimed Shen Yun Performing Arts performed once again in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Scientist Moved by a Strong Message
Feb 11, 2010, 11:00 amDr. Milgrom, a scientist in neuro-biochemistry and bio medical sciences, was at the theater with his Chinese-born wife.
Theme Park Designer: ‘It’s hard to look away’
Feb 11, 2010, 2:00 amMr. Kirk attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Music Center on Sunday.
Theatergoers in Los Angeles See Beauty in Shen Yun
Feb 10, 2010, 11:00 am"The tenor was impressive and had a powerful voice."
Retired Movie Producer: The Backdrop 'Was incredibly beautiful'
Feb 10, 2010, 11:00 am"I would recommend it to anyone. I would recommend it to everyone."
Theater Manager: 'It's beautiful, I just love it!'
Feb 10, 2010, 4:00 am"This is really a fresh breath compared to the daily life outside."
Los Angeles Consultant Says Shen Yun Is Fascinating
Feb 10, 2010, 1:00 am“It is fascinating”, said the well dressed Ms. Trader, “the costumes are elaborate—I just want to touch the fabric!”.
Oscar Award Winner Enjoys Shen Yun
Feb 8, 2010, 4:00 pmOscar Award winner Burt Dalton was among the audience who enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center Sunday evening, Feb. 7.
Audienced Touched by Shen Yun Performance
Feb 7, 2010, 9:00 pm"I feel that this is something everyone should see. Should not be missed."
Young Western Girl Wears Beautiful Chinese Dress to Shen Yun
Feb 7, 2010, 4:00 pm"No matter what they did with their hair or what costumes they wore, they were all very beautiful. And the guys were very precise in their movements."
Program Director Appreciates Shen Yun’s Presentation of China’s Different Ethnicities
Feb 7, 2010, 3:00 pmHighly acclaimed Shen Yun Performing Arts performed once again in Los Angeles on the evening of Sunday, Feb 7.
Emmy Award-Winner Enjoys Shen Yun
Feb 7, 2010, 12:00 pm"The orchestra is a big reason why I came to this show. I love real instruments. It’s beautiful," Mr. Davey said.
‘Taken to another world’ Says Movie Producer
Feb 7, 2010, 8:00 amMr. Rubin found that the performers seemed to completely embody their characters.
Recording Artist: ‘Music was excellent’
Feb 7, 2010, 8:00 am“The music was excellent. I liked the combination of traditional Chinese instrument along with Western orchestration."
‘It’s breathtaking, just breathtaking,’ Says Writer
Feb 7, 2010, 6:00 am“I just think it’s fantastic,” said Mr. Wiles following the Shen Yun performance.
Graphic Designer: Shen Yun 'As good as I've ever seen'
Feb 7, 2010, 5:00 amMr. Hlinka was moved by Shen Yun. "It will take me a while to calm down. I get all excited—emotionally," he said.
Art Collector: 'Nothing compares' to Shen Yun
Feb 7, 2010, 4:00 am“The music and the drums. It was just a great program. I enjoyed it tremendously.”
Dance Teacher: Everything is 'spot on'
Feb 7, 2010, 3:00 amMr. Flores agreed, commenting that the show was "technically awe inspiring."
Dancer: 'Mesmerized’ by Shen Yun
Feb 7, 2010, 1:00 amMs. Brynen, employed in public broadcasting and a dancer herself, took in the show and said, "The choreography was wonderful."
‘I love the use of space,’ Says Professional Dancer
Feb 7, 2010, 1:00 am“I love the use of fabric,” Ms. Miller said, of the costumes in Shen Yun.
Musicology Expert Says She’d Love to Come Back
Feb 7, 2010, 1:00 amMs. Spear said her background made it "just very special to be here this afternoon and hear all the music."
‘A complete edifying experience of the human spirit’
Feb 6, 2010, 5:00 amI just feel blessed having been exposed to this level, this caliber of performance,” said Ms. Medina.
Consulate Chancellor: 'Music is wonderful'
Feb 6, 2010, 4:00 am"I’m very happy to be here,” Mr. Trucco said.
Composer Amazed by the Erhu
Feb 6, 2010, 4:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts performed to a full house Saturday afternoon at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center in Los Angeles. The audience responded warmly to the performers.
Vietnamese Radio News Anchor Feels Shen Yun ‘is a gift’
Feb 6, 2010, 4:00 am“There is a message and at one time I almost cried at the scene of the mother and the daughter.”
Philanthropic Couple: 'This is one of the best shows we ever saw'
Feb 6, 2010, 4:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts completed its second of a 10-show run on Saturday afternoon at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Music Center.
Producer: 'The stories are very rich!'
Feb 6, 2010, 4:00 am"You can tell the stories through the dance. ... Very thought provoking."
‘Fantastic’ Says Retired Senior Lobbyist
Feb 6, 2010, 4:00 am“It’s very dramatic—the colors, the lighting and the music. It’s wonderful,” Mr. Edmondson said.
Shen Yun Opens Eyes for Mainland Chinese
Feb 6, 2010, 3:00 am“I hope Shen Yun can immediately perform in mainland China."
Lawyer’s Family Impressed by Shen Yun
Feb 6, 2010, 3:00 amMr. Iacopino commented, “I could relate to the spiritual aspect of the show."
‘An amazing show of talent’ Says Non-Profit Founder
Feb 6, 2010, 3:00 amMr. Dorff, a journalist, educator and founder of a charity supporting company, and his wife, attended the matinee.
Theatergoers Enjoy Artistry And Spirituality of Shen Yun
Feb 6, 2010, 2:00 am"My wife got teary-eyed. I got teary-eyed, too. I never like to think of anyone not having a right to practice such a gentle—I would say a gentle, spiritual, a loving practice.
‘A lot of Americans should see this’
Feb 6, 2010, 2:00 am“I think a lot of Americans should see this,” Ms. Hanlin recommended.
'It was like I was peeking into Heaven'
Feb 6, 2010, 1:00 am"Very professional show. We’re all dancers and it was total perfection."
Theater Owner: Shen Yun 'Gorgeous'
Feb 5, 2010, 11:00 pmMs. Keller said, “The coloring matches the paintings in the background—just magnificent, like handmade gorgeous, gorgeous designs. It was perfect."
Architects Amazed by Shen Yun
Feb 5, 2010, 10:00 pmMany people attended the opening night of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Music Center, on Friday, Jan. 5, the first of 10 shows, and were amazed by the experience.
Shen Yun 'Adds to your understanding of the world'
Feb 5, 2010, 10:00 pmMs. Cendejas said, "The singers are beautiful; their voices are just exquisite."
Artist Enjoys the 'Sense of the divine visiting humanity'
Feb 5, 2010, 10:00 pmAbstract painter Mrs. Mooslin especially liked “the way the music and the dancing worked together.”
Professional Figure Skater: ‘It was really an honor to see this’
Feb 5, 2010, 10:00 pmMs. Carz was moved to tears by the emotion of the soprano's voice.
Company Owner Feels the Spirit of Shen Yun
Feb 5, 2010, 9:00 pmCommenting on the 3-D backdrop, Mr. Sobel said: “It is interesting. ... It goes with the feeling and the spirit of the ancient program.”
California's Officials Welcome Shen Yun
Feb 5, 2010, 10:00 amShen Yun will perform in Los Angeles' Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center Feb. 5 through Feb. 14.
Mayor of Baldwin, Florida: 'Tremendous years of culture'
Jan 31, 2010, 10:00 pm"It’s enjoyable, it’s wonderful, and it moves along so fast and entertaining, you hardly think that hours have gone by."
'Definitely a 10 and a half. It went off the charts'
Jan 31, 2010, 1:00 pm"I really enjoyed it. I was expecting to be entertained. It was very enriching."
Senator Thanks Shen Yun Artists for Bringing Show to Florida
Jan 31, 2010, 11:00 am"Best wishes for a wonderful event and much continued success."
Four Friends Travel 160 Miles to See the Show
Jan 31, 2010, 7:00 amThe second 2010 Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Jacksonville was given a standing ovation.
Nonprofit Director: 'The quality was superb'
Jan 31, 2010, 6:00 amMs. Frus, executive director of International Visitor Corps located in Jacksonville, Fla., enjoyed the performance.
Dancer Says Shen Yun 'Expands the horizon'
Jan 31, 2010, 5:00 amMs. Vongsay was impressed with the female dancers' skills during the performance. The "female dancers were phenomenal—great strength and control.
Performance Was Amazing
Jan 31, 2010, 4:00 amMr. Magee was particularly impressed with the syncopation between the music and each of the performances, saying it was “astounding.”
!["The way they danced [and] used the costumes to show feeling and emotion, and the way the colors vividly took over the stage was very impressive," said Mr. Erskine.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2010/02/01/Craig.jpg)
Arts Director: 'The show is an amazing spectacle'
Jan 31, 2010, 3:00 am"The way they danced [and] used the costumes to show feeling and emotion, and the way the colors vividly took over the stage was very impressive," said Mr. Erskine.
'This is the best money I’ve ever spent'
Jan 31, 2010, 1:00 am"The show shows that we have to respect each other," Mrs. Ortiz said, adding the show portrays these values "through laughter, through beauty, through dance and song."
Retired Journalist Says Shen Yun 'A special treat'
Jan 31, 2010, 1:00 amMrs. Judy Jolly's love of performing arts brought her to the show and she was not disappointed.
Shen Yun Vocalists Are Phenomenal
Jan 30, 2010, 11:00 pm“Everything was on time. The timing was perfect for the dancers. And the singers—the tenor … .” said Mr. Brooks.
'It stands alone,' Says Former Dancer and Mayor
Jan 30, 2010, 10:00 pm"It stands alone. There’s nothing to compare it with."
‘Absolutely incredible!’
Jan 30, 2010, 9:00 pm“The soprano was incredible. I really enjoyed the soprano."
Asians and Westerners Appreciate Shen Yun
Jan 30, 2010, 9:00 pm"No matter how hard they are working—always a smile on their face."
![“I can tell you one of the ones that gave me the most impression was the story of the hunter of the tiger [Wu Song Battles the Tiger]."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2010/01/31/1_20100130-Time-Union-MarkZou12.jpg)
Shen Yun 'A fabulous show,' Says State Legislator
Jan 30, 2010, 9:00 pm“I can tell you one of the ones that gave me the most impression was the story of the hunter of the tiger [Wu Song Battles the Tiger]."
Theater Professor Says 'Great use of ensemble'
Jan 30, 2010, 9:00 pm"I thought it was just absolutely wonderful when it came to the movement and expression."
Florida’s Most Populous City Hosts Shen Yun
Jan 30, 2010, 9:00 pmU.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Derrick Holsey and his wife, certified public accountant Sara Holsey, responded to the show with deep feeling.
Shen Yun Imbued With Spirituality
Jan 30, 2010, 9:00 pm“I think that's what the world needs right now.”
Shen Yun ‘Has a lot of meaning’
Jan 30, 2010, 9:00 pm“They're very dedicated and they're insightful."
Theatergoers Enjoy Beautiful Color, Beautiful Show
Jan 30, 2010, 9:00 pm"I love it. It's beautiful."
Mayor of Seminole Rapt in Shen Yun
Jan 29, 2010, 7:00 amAnd the energy level—the energy level was so high. I don't know how you can get any higher than that. What a great performance,” Mayor Johnson said.
A Cultural Treat for All
Jan 29, 2010, 6:00 amMr. Davis said they chose to see the show “to be entertained, and to gain a cultural perspective.”
Shen Yun: A Gift for Valentine’s Day
Jan 29, 2010, 6:00 am"My husband gave this to us as a Valentine’s gift to come and watch the show."
City Councilor: 'It’s a beautiful work of art'
Jan 29, 2010, 6:00 am“I’m just excited to be here tonight. The show was wonderful. Truly enjoyed it,” Councilman Tom Barnhorn said.
Shen Yun a Show of 'Elegance and grace,' Says Vice Mayor
Jan 29, 2010, 6:00 amMayor Matthews praised the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts for the commitment put into each performance.
Shen Yun ‘A very creative and incredible performance’
Jan 29, 2010, 6:00 amShen Yun played its final show Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center on Friday Jan. 29.
Senior Vice President: 'It’s a beautiful show'
Jan 29, 2010, 6:00 amMr. Wachtel said, “I was thinking they must have to practice and practice and practice.”
Canadian Visitors Seek Out Shen Yun in Florida
Jan 29, 2010, 5:00 amOn the recommendation of their brother-in-law, who saw the show in Montreal in mid-January, the Deschênes decided to attend the St. Petersburg show.
Shen Yun Inspires Appreciation for Freedom
Jan 29, 2010, 5:00 am"We realize that its different in China than what it is with freedom that we have in America."
Shen Yun’s Classical Chinese Dance Comes to Tampa Bay
Jan 29, 2010, 5:00 am"The orchestra was incredible and I was amazed how big it is, the instruments ... very different."
Shen Yun ‘Very beautiful,‘ Says Dancer
Jan 29, 2010, 5:00 am"I'm a musician. So I get different ideas musically from a musician's perspective and technical point of view, listening to the way the instruments relate to each other."
Retired Businessman: ‘The music was great!’
Jan 29, 2010, 5:00 am“Wonderfully done!” said Mrs. Caulfield.
Business Owner: ‘A wonderful array of culture’
Jan 29, 2010, 5:00 amAn enthusasiastic audience were at the Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center on Friday Jan. 29 to see Shen Yun Performing Arts bring ancient China's divinely-inspired culture to the stage.
Daughter of Prominent Persian Family Says Shen Yun 'Brought us so close to the Chinese people'
Jan 28, 2010, 10:00 amMs. Khalatbari is from a prominent Persian family in Iran.
Public Television Vice President Says Shen Yun Needs to Be Shared
Jan 27, 2010, 2:00 pmMs. Bliss said, "I think the performance was extraordinary."
Shen Yun 'A beautiful show'
Jan 27, 2010, 1:00 pm“Beautiful. It’s very beautiful—a very different culture," Mr. Sotello said.
U.S.-China Association Local Chair: 'I absorbed a lot of Chinese culture'
Jan 27, 2010, 12:00 pm"I realized that these stories that we have read as children can actually prevail in today’s society."
Watercolor Painter: 'It is a very beautiful artistic event'
Jan 27, 2010, 12:00 pmThe visual aspects of the show especially impressed watercolor painter Vicky Henderson.
Shen Yun 'An aesthetic experience' Says Chinese Professor
Jan 27, 2010, 11:00 am“Yes, I love the erhu, very touching, very soulful,” Ms Wang said.
Pianist: 'Impossible to express with words'
Jan 27, 2010, 11:00 amThe Shen Yun Performing Arts' opening night at the Broward Center for Performing Arts was another resounding success.
Chiropractor: ‘A great experience’
Jan 27, 2010, 11:00 amDr. Bougie joined in and said, “For me, it was beautiful. It was visually stunning.”
Ballet Dancer: 'Everything had a story and meaning'
Jan 27, 2010, 10:00 amMs. Elean, owner of a Montreal ballet school was happy to give her professional view of the show.
!["The audience feels [what] the dancers intended the audience to feel. It’s absolutely good.”](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2010/01/28/1264655657.jpg)
Shen Yun Dancers 'phenomenal’, Says Former Ballerina
Jan 27, 2010, 3:00 am"The audience feels [what] the dancers intended the audience to feel. It’s absolutely good.”
Theater Owner Amazed with Shen Yun Show
Jan 27, 2010, 2:00 amMs. Ansin said, “That’s amazing. It is just their passion, which is very inspiring.”
Shen Yun 'A big bouquet of flowers that just slowly opened up'
Jan 27, 2010, 1:00 am"I think the spiritual message was that how even though all people are so ... all of us have our own different faiths and religions, we really do have more in common than we have separate."
Author: 'It was a thrilling evening for me’
Jan 27, 2010, 1:00 am"The dancing was graceful and beautiful—incredibly done, well done.”
An Unexpected Delight for a Florida Actress
Jan 26, 2010, 9:00 pm“It was more than I even expected."
Attorney: 'The coordination of the dancers is second-to-none'
Jan 26, 2010, 7:00 pm"There was no way [to come together]. It was almost sold out when we got the tickets."
Dancer: ‘So beautiful, elegant, graceful’
Jan 26, 2010, 4:00 pm“Best way to express and give a message to the spirit.”
Former Fashion Designer: 'I couldn’t ask for more'
Jan 26, 2010, 1:00 pmFormer fashion designer and activity manager, Ms. Abecassis had been anticipating Shen Yun’s arrival in Fort Lauderdale.
Shen Yun’s 2010 World Tour Arrives in Florida
Jan 26, 2010, 1:00 pmThis is the third consecutive year that Shen Yun has performed in Florida.
‘Very enjoyable,’ Says Mayor after Watching Shen Yun for Second Time
Jan 26, 2010, 12:00 pmMayor Kaplan said that there are many people of Chinese ethnicity in South Florida, and so he enjoyed “seeing the roots of their culture.”
‘I love the patterns and the choreography,’ Says Folk Dancer
Jan 26, 2010, 11:00 am"I love the patterns, and the choreography is really interesting and wonderful.”
Shen Yun Receives Official Welcome to Florida
Jan 25, 2010, 10:00 amNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts is returning to Florida.
County Executive: Shen Yun ‘A message of hope’
Jan 24, 2010, 11:00 pm"It was just truly a very inspiring production. I was overwhelmed, just wonderful.”
Shen Yun 'Artists have much in their hearts'
Jan 24, 2010, 9:00 pm"Each little piece is like a chapter in a book."
'I feel like I found my roots in China once again'
Jan 24, 2010, 5:00 pm"I think it's the traditional values that Chinese people have cherished throughout centuries, or millennia I should say."
Shen Yun Orchestra Praised by Former Conservatory Dean
Jan 24, 2010, 4:00 pmDr. Justen said that the show they took in this afternoon was “absolutely delightful”, “beautifully done”, and praised the colorful costumes.
'The scenery was phenomenal' Says Chinese Culture Enthusiast
Jan 24, 2010, 4:00 pm"I just thought it was a phenomenal, amazing just wonderful experience."
International Broadcaster: 'I thoroughly enjoyed the show'
Jan 24, 2010, 4:00 pm“Go and see the show. You will enjoy it.”
Shen Yun 'a thing that I’ll see as long as I live, year after year'
Jan 24, 2010, 2:00 pm"I enjoyed it. The beauty of it catches you, the drama of it catches you, it’s lovely."
Ship Designer Captivated by Shen Yun Dancing
Jan 24, 2010, 1:00 pmMr. Karnes said, “I only wish I caught an earlier show, so that I can come again.”
Shen Yun Message 'Life can be really beautiful'
Jan 24, 2010, 1:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts received two enthusiastic encores after its matinee performance at The Kennedy Center Opera House on Sunday, Jan. 24.
Fine Arts Specialist Says Shen Yun is ‘Heavenly’
Jan 24, 2010, 12:00 pm"It was just such a spiritual experience,” Mz. Naimi said.
Makeup Artist: 'Well beyond expectations'
Jan 24, 2010, 11:00 am"There is so much that is going on during that performance. There is dancing, there is singing, there is a little comedy."
Shen Yun a 'Very beautiful performance,' Says Professor
Jan 24, 2010, 11:00 amBrooks also appreciated the “integration of video with the dance” pieces.
Entertainment Company Owner: 'It's magnificent'
Jan 24, 2010, 9:00 amNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts performed to a sold-out Kennedy Opera Center the evening of Saturday.
Former Diplomat: Shen Yun ‘very impressive’
Jan 24, 2010, 5:00 amThe Shen Yun Performing Arts show on Saturday night, Jan. 23 was “very impressive” in the words of former diplomat Mr. Gallant.
Shen Yun Amazed Media Professional
Jan 24, 2010, 1:00 amThe Kennedy Center Opera House was packed on that Saturday evening, Jan. 23.
Treasury Department Director ‘thrilled by the whole performance’
Jan 23, 2010, 4:00 pmMr. Langebach said he didn’t know what to expect when he came out to the theater, but at night’s end he was thrilled.
Swimwear Designer: 'The costumes were gorgeous, the colors were gorgeous'
Jan 23, 2010, 4:00 pmThis evening, the Shen Yun company played to a full house, and earned two curtain calls from the audience.
Shen Yun Shows 'Courage' Architect Says
Jan 23, 2010, 4:00 pmMrs. Devincenti, a translator of English to Spanish, said, “I was excited. The dancing, the music, everything I thought was very, very good.”
Shen Yun Cultivates Interest in Chinese Legends
Jan 23, 2010, 2:00 pmMr. Anders said his interest in Chinese legends was encouraged by his wife.
Shen Yun 'Just like heaven' Says Makeup Artist
Jan 23, 2010, 2:00 pm“My first impression was the orchestra, the music—it takes you to a different place."
Baptist Bishop Sees Inspiration and Redemption
Jan 23, 2010, 2:00 pm"See I have my two boys with me today as well as my wife. And we all enjoyed it.”
Shen Yun 'Overwhelming' Says Corporate Lawyer
Jan 23, 2010, 11:00 amMr. Kingsley was intrigued by the Shen Yun Orchestra.
Disease Specialist: 'Outstanding, worth seeing, and a lot of fun'
Jan 23, 2010, 10:00 am"They were very outstanding and athletic," said Mr. Furlong.
Architect: ‘Good combination, a lot of variety’
Jan 23, 2010, 6:00 am"I loved watching the orchestra,” Mr. Hershey said.
Fashion Designer Inspired by Costumes
Jan 23, 2010, 6:00 am“I think that most artists and designers would probably appreciate this show very much,” said Tu-anh.
Artist Can't Wait to See the Show Again in New York
Jan 23, 2010, 3:00 amThe company of dancers, singers and musicians brought to Washington a taste of true Chinese traditional culture.
Wisdom of a Superior Court Judge
Jan 23, 2010, 3:00 am“Even though people may have different beliefs, there is universality. The show presents universal things that everyone can relate to.”
Shen Yun Has a 'Classical approach'
Jan 23, 2010, 2:00 amMr. Ertag said, "this show, this has more of a classical approach to it."
'I love the unique sounds' Says Musician
Jan 23, 2010, 1:00 am“I loved it; it was very unique, very different."
‘It was very moving,’ Says Tour Guide and Scholar
Jan 23, 2010, 1:00 amNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts staged another breathtaking performance on Wednesday at the Kennedy Center.
‘Very motivational, very thoughtful'
Jan 23, 2010, 1:00 am”Color therapy for mid-winter. Total color therapy. It was so nice to see that!" said Mr. Spiegel.
'Enlightening. I would say it was enlightening'
Jan 23, 2010, 1:00 am"I think it’s a beautiful venue in which to bring a bigger message, to have diversity and open mindedness."
'That little girl was just fabulous'
Jan 23, 2010, 1:00 amDr. Marty particularly enjoyed the words sung by the baritone and the soprano which she considered beautiful.
Shen Yun is 'Beautiful' Says Businessman
Jan 23, 2010, 1:00 am“I am always attracted by art and performance,” Mr. Mirancea explained.
Former U. S. Ambassador: 'I was really blown away by it'
Jan 23, 2010, 12:00 am"It was really an extraordinary evening."
Shen Yun is ‘A pleasant surprise’
Jan 22, 2010, 10:00 pm“I feel like I liked the artful dancing and the music, and then the little stories that—it was pretty creative."
Security Policy Expert: 'Chinese dance seems to defy gravity in many ways'
Jan 22, 2010, 10:00 pmDr. Dettke was also captivated by the Shen Yun dancers. “Chinese dance seems to defy gravity in many ways,” Dr. Dieter Dettke enthused.
'Very lively, beautiful,' Says High Tech Executive
Jan 22, 2010, 9:00 pmMr. Morel has seen many shows at the Kennedy Center Opera House and on Jan. 22 he came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts’ presentation of China’s 5,000-year-old culture.
County Legislature Chief of Staff Meets the Erhu
Jan 22, 2010, 9:00 pmAbout Shen Yun’s Performance at the Kennedy Center on Friday, January 22, Mr. Steiner said, “I thought it was wonderful." She responded strongly to "the woman who played the Erhu. She was wonderful.”
Russian Embassy’s Cultural Attaché Calls Shen Yun 'High art'
Jan 22, 2010, 9:00 pmIt’s really high art. It’s amazing, wonderful, splendid,” said Dr. Moshkalo.
!["When the two-stringed instrument [erhu] was played, I had tears in my eyes, because it was so exquisitely beautiful."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2010/01/23/Marti_Bornstein_Obstetrician.jpg)
Retired Doctor: 'What a wonderful, magical evening'
Jan 22, 2010, 3:00 pm"When the two-stringed instrument [erhu] was played, I had tears in my eyes, because it was so exquisitely beautiful."
Shen Yun 'An unusual experience'
Jan 22, 2010, 11:00 amBetty Dukert loved the Shen Yun show, staged in Washington by the New York Company
Tea Company VP: 'Everybody Just in Perfect Synchronicity'
Jan 22, 2010, 11:00 am“Come see it, again and again!” he declared, explaining how he would recommend the show to others.
Author Sees Important Message in Shen Yun
Jan 22, 2010, 11:00 am“First about the deep culture in China and the breadth of different aspects of the culture that I didn't really realize until I was watching this show.”
Film Producer, 'The feeling that they imbued in the performance was heavenly'
Jan 22, 2010, 2:00 am"I have to say that I was very moved."
'It’s the perfect combination of grace and strength and humanity'
Jan 22, 2010, 1:00 amWith her trained artist's eye, Ms. Lisondra cast an in-depth look at the Shen Yun performance.
Celebrity Soldier: 'It was magnificent!'
Jan 22, 2010, 1:00 amActor, author and celebrated soldier Mr. Rudy Reyes attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts show.
'I feel very peaceful just watching the show'
Jan 22, 2010, 1:00 am"The energy, the energy is so awesome, it’s really different."
The Show is a Classic in the Eyes of Audience Members
Jan 21, 2010, 9:00 pmShen Yun continues to dazzle audiences worldwide. The show played to a full house in Washington DC on Jan 23.
President's Council Volunteer: Shen Yun ‘just phenomenal’
Jan 21, 2010, 9:00 pmThe Washington DC area was treated to a third consecutive evening of Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Annette Lantos and Grandson See Classical Side of China
Jan 21, 2010, 9:00 pmMrs. Lantos is the widow of Congressman Tom Lantos, who served as a member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus for over 20 years.
_Benjiman_Grapes_(R)_Aerospace_Consultant_Musical_Artist.jpg)
Musical Artist Says Shen Yun is 'Very intriguing'
Jan 21, 2010, 9:00 pm“I like their dance movements, the way it went to the center and then the whole larger image.”
Retired Foreign Service Officer: 'The synchronization of the dancers is sort of unbelievable'
Jan 21, 2010, 9:00 pmIt was the second time for Mr. Pitcher, a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer, and his wife, Ms. Brenning, a language teacher, to see Shen Yun Performing Arts Company.
Economist Heard a Very Peaceful Message
Jan 21, 2010, 8:00 pmThe Kennedy Center Opera House was the chosen venue for the January Shen Yun Performing Arts show.
Music Teacher Finds Music Uplifting
Jan 21, 2010, 6:00 pmClarinetist and music teacher Dr. Hunt attended Shen Yun’s Friday, Jan. 22, performance at the Kennedy Center.
Judge Says Shen Yun 'A real gift to see'
Jan 21, 2010, 3:00 pm"The singers were wonderful, the pianist was fantastic."
Shen Yun a Gift to the World
Jan 21, 2010, 3:00 pmMr. Kranz said he liked the entire performance. “I thought it was wonderful, thoroughly enjoyed it."
Dancer: ‘The little girl really touched my heart’
Jan 21, 2010, 2:00 pm"I've been a dancer all my life and so the lines and the colors and the people were very beautiful."
'It was like almost seeing a secret side of the Chinese people'
Jan 21, 2010, 11:00 amMs. Hackett said, "Layered because of the message. There are so many different layers of messages.
Shen Yun A Fine Production, Says Member of Congress
Jan 21, 2010, 4:00 am“Yes, the singing, the solos, the baritone—powerful voice, and I was reading the English translation. It was all very meaningful, and it touched me.”
CEO: 'I thought it was fabulous'
Jan 21, 2010, 3:00 am"The background, the multimedia in the background, the kind of fantasy stuff, and the dry ice clouds, the staging was wonderful."
Community Leader Says Shen Yun: 'A real treat'
Jan 21, 2010, 3:00 amMs. Totah said the performance “is great—very rich, colorful, graceful.”
CEO: 'What a tremendous culture!'
Jan 21, 2010, 3:00 amIt's just not the trunk of a tree or the branches. It's getting down to the leaves. What a tremendous culture!
‘A message that we all must hear'
Jan 21, 2010, 2:00 amMs. Jackson expressed her pleasure in attending the Shen Yun show at The Kennedy Center Opera House.
Maestro: Hong Ming 'Chinese Pavarotti'
Jan 21, 2010, 2:00 am"The conductor was great. It was a rare opportunity to see a female conductor, because women conductors are very few."
Minority Council President: 'I think its' a tremendous show'
Jan 21, 2010, 2:00 amMr. Clark said: "This was a tremendous evening—I thoroughly enjoyed it."
Psychologist Thought Shen Yun Was Magnificent
Jan 21, 2010, 2:00 am“It was really beautifully done," Ms. Petter said.
_by_John_Yu.jpg)
DC Charities Host Shen Yun Post-Show Cast Reception
Jan 21, 2010, 2:00 amEvent patrons enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with a number of the Shen Yun artists.
'These are the artistic traditions of an old China'
Jan 21, 2010, 1:00 amFollowing the Shen Yun Performing Arts show a reception was held at the Kennedy Center rooftop Atrium.
Washington Celebrity: Shen Yun is ‘Fabulous, breathtaking, really special’
Jan 21, 2010, 1:00 amMrs. Skantze was thrilled with the Shen Yun performance: “I thought it was fabulous, breathtaking, really special.
Prominent Artist: 'I loved it from beginning to end'
Jan 21, 2010, 12:00 am“It was simply quite wonderful. I was very impressed,” Lolo Sarnoff said.
CEO: Nothing so 'Expressive', so 'Beautiful'
Jan 20, 2010, 5:00 pmMs. Moraska said she had never seen anything so expressive, so beautiful.
Former Senator Sees Spiritual Basis to Ancient Chinese Dance
Jan 20, 2010, 2:00 pmSenator Robert Kasten shared his thoughts about the show. "It was terrific, I was so happy to be here this evening."
Arts Director: 'A breathtaking work of art'
Jan 20, 2010, 2:00 pm“This is a breathtaking work of art, it is beautifully organized and beautifully structured."
VP of Financial Firm: 'Absolutely loved it!'
Jan 20, 2010, 5:00 am"I thought the show was wonderful," Mr. Neal said without hesitating.
Shen Yun: ‘Enlightening, Spectacular, Electrifying’ Says HRI President
Jan 20, 2010, 3:00 am“I think the dances were expressive, the choreography electrifying."
Conductor: ‘People were applauding and applauding’
Jan 20, 2010, 2:00 am“But there were so many moments, in all different avenues—it was very beautifully done."
Bank Vice-President: 'I never heard so much beautiful music before'
Jan 20, 2010, 2:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 19.
Director of Large International Company: ‘We enjoyed the performance tremendously’
Jan 20, 2010, 1:00 amRobert Goff and his wife Julie, attended the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Washington, D.C.
Ambassador Impressed by Masterful Show
Jan 20, 2010, 1:00 am“I was really enchanted. I was pleased to see the level of the performance and to see the breadth of performance."
Kennedy Center Circles Board Member Very Impressed
Jan 20, 2010, 1:00 am"I noticed this dance company is very, very precise. I really admire the techniques, a lot of precision.”
Company President: ‘I love the spirit and the feel of the show’
Jan 20, 2010, 1:00 am“I love the orchestra—I know a lot about orchestras. I thought the music was terrific,” Mr. Downing said.
TV Producer Says Shen Yun is ‘Something that lives on forever’
Jan 19, 2010, 8:00 pm“It was full of hope, full of light, full of love, something that lives on forever, so it was lovely."
Musician: ‘Oh my gracious! It was really good’
Jan 19, 2010, 7:00 pm"Oh my gracious! It was really good. We're glad we came."
President of Hospital Women’s Board Loved Shen Yun
Jan 19, 2010, 7:00 pm"The dancing was exquisite and the costumes and the voices, it was very, very lovely."
Shen Yun 'A wonder to behold' Says Former Congressman
Jan 19, 2010, 6:00 pm"I began to understand the effort that is being made to recapture some of the historic values in the Chinese tradition."
Cameroon MP and Traditional Leader: 'I was very much inspired!'
Jan 19, 2010, 5:00 pm"When I was still young enough, I would have called it magical."
'Everything came to life,' Says Financial Services VP
Jan 19, 2010, 4:00 pmAn element of the show that struck Mr. Schupert in particular was how well the dancers and the digital backdrops were integrated.
Retired Broadcaster/Producer Says Shen Yun is ‘Beautiful, wonderful performance’
Jan 19, 2010, 11:00 amMs. Dong said she was so impressed when she saw Shen Yun in August last year that she wanted to see it again.
Senior Financial Consultant Enjoyed Dances from Different Regions of China
Jan 19, 2010, 5:00 am“I thought the choreography was amazing and the singers were fantastic."
Emotional Audience Gives Multiple Ovations
Jan 17, 2010, 12:00 pmAn emotional, joyful audience sent waves of applause to the artists as Shen Yun Performing Arts visited Atlanta.
Soldier Drives Two Hours to See Shen Yun
Jan 17, 2010, 12:00 pmMs. Titre studies language, and was impressed with the fluency of the masters of ceremonies.
'Hooked' on Shen Yun
Jan 17, 2010, 12:00 pmAmong the onlookers were two friends, who admitted being “hooked” on the show.
Shen Yun Dancers Are Beautiful, Says Artist
Jan 17, 2010, 11:00 am"That was just beautiful; it was just like watching flowers. ... with the beautiful costumes, they look just like dancing flowers.”
Business People Enjoy Chinese Culture
Jan 17, 2010, 6:00 amMr. Taylor said, "Oh, I'm really enjoying it. I'm learning a little bit about Chinese culture. It's quite beautiful."
Corporate Manager: 'It exceeded my expectations'
Jan 17, 2010, 1:00 amCorporate manager James Shepherd said, “This show was just excellent, excellent. It exceeded my expectations."
The Erhu 'was like a soul crying out' Said Arts Buff
Jan 16, 2010, 7:00 amMs. Dale considers herself an arts lover, "I like to dress up for a show because I love the arts."
Interior Designer Finds Inspiration for Designing
Jan 16, 2010, 4:00 am"It was a phenomenal show, not just from the performance but also from the color choices and set."
Power and Energy Incredible
Jan 16, 2010, 4:00 am“This is the first time I have been to something like this. It is amazing. I have always wanted to come and see this."
Business Owner and Father of Ten Sees Shen Yun
Jan 16, 2010, 4:00 amRodney and Blanche Barnes had slipped away for a romantic date night to see Shen Yun for the first time.
Security Director Thrilled
Jan 16, 2010, 3:00 am"The colorful costuming is second to none, and I’ve seen a lot."
'Loved the whole show' Says Former Dancer and Teacher
Jan 16, 2010, 1:00 am"The colors and the backdrop were very exciting and it kept me focused," Ms. Pemberton said.
Dancer: 'It's a new kind of experience for us'
Jan 16, 2010, 1:00 am"It's a new kind of experience for us and it's very interesting."
Family Celebration at Shen Yun Show
Jan 16, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Gilbert’s wife treated him to tickets because it was his birthday.
Experienced Dancer Excited by Dancing Skills
Jan 16, 2010, 1:00 am"The jumping, the male dancers that keep up with the female dancers, are utterly amazing. In fact, I want to clap when I think half the people aren’t!"
Executive Loves to Understand Different Cultures
Jan 15, 2010, 5:00 pmMr. Hemmings is a director with AT&T. He said the performance "was educational, it was entertaining and it was a very refreshing entertainment."
Shen Yun 'Wonderful' and 'Talented'
Jan 15, 2010, 5:00 pmMr. Batts was pleasantly surprised by what he saw at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Jan. 15, in Atlanta.
Executive Notes Delicacy, Passion
Jan 15, 2010, 5:00 pmAmong the full house at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre was Susan Patterson, an executive with the Trust for Public Land.
Norcross Mayor Responds to Drums
Jan 15, 2010, 4:00 pmAt the end of the show, audience members quickly leaped to their feet for a standing ovation.
Shen Yun Opens the Heart
Jan 15, 2010, 4:00 pmHer heart opened to the music by the Shen Yun Orchestra, which presented a fusion of modern Western and ancient Chinese instruments.
Mayors of Three Young Cities Welcome Shen Yun
Jan 14, 2010, 9:00 pm"Your talents and dedication have an impact on the lives of many."
Shen Yun Restores Chinese Culture
Jan 13, 2010, 9:00 pm"I really appreciate it even more, because this is sort of a restoration of Chinese dance that probably doesn’t exist in China anymore, after so many years of communist rule."
‘Energizing and inspiring’
Jan 13, 2010, 12:00 am“I love the show! My wife gave it to my daughter and her mother and I as a Christmas present.”
Business Developer: ‘It’s a wonderful show, I love it’
Jan 12, 2010, 11:00 pmMr. Tabios was quick to say that everything about Shen Yun was beautiful.
Former Professional Dancer: 'Very, very spiritual'
Jan 12, 2010, 9:00 pmBonnie Spears, a former professional dancer who studied ballet and modern jazz, attended the show with her friend, Ms. Doane, an arts enthusiast.
Executive Director: ‘Very entertaining’
Jan 12, 2010, 7:00 pmMr. Morshed appreciated the added dimension of the live Shen Yun Orchestra.
Choreographer: Performing Genres has Roots in Ancient China
Jan 12, 2010, 4:00 pmOf the Shen Yun dancers and choreographers, she said they were marvelous.
Director of Multicultural Affairs: Shen Yun Production ‘Awesome’
Jan 12, 2010, 1:00 pmMr. Simon commended Shen Yun’s live orchestra, which combines Western and Chinese classical instruments, saying that it helped you “feel the dance.”
Assemblyman: Shen Yun Brings 'happiness and joy'
Jan 12, 2010, 12:00 pm“Every performance and every encore has its unique message."
Attorney: 'Very professional, very lovely'
Jan 12, 2010, 11:00 amShen Yun, in Sacramento, brings out so many positive comments from the business community.
'Transcends all classes, all ages, and all ethnic backgrounds'
Jan 12, 2010, 7:00 amMr. Eng encouraged others to see the show: “Come, come."
Chinese Benevolent Association Member Says ‘The whole program was excellent’
Jan 12, 2010, 6:00 amDancers appreciative of the many aspects in the performances.
![“All the dancers are very talented and they are right on [in their] synchronization," Mr. Forbes commented.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2010/01/12/SAC_Forbes_IToperationsManager_ntdtv+djy_photo.jpg)
Harmony Group Singer Says Tenor Is Amazing
Jan 12, 2010, 2:00 am“All the dancers are very talented and they are right on [in their] synchronization," Mr. Forbes commented.
Chinese Store Proprietor: ‘I am enjoying it very much’
Jan 12, 2010, 2:00 am“It’s very beautiful and it’s very interesting to me the way they have put the spirituality into it. I am enjoying it very much,” Ms. Redman said.
Writer: 'I loved it—it’s my fourth time'
Jan 12, 2010, 2:00 amMr. Canfield loved the music: “Oh, it’s always magnificent."
Teary Eyed and Touched by Shen Yun Performance
Jan 12, 2010, 1:00 am"We wanted to see it in San Francisco but we didn’t get a chance to. We found tickets here," Mr. Soon explained.
Retired Business Owner Touched by Shen Yun
Jan 11, 2010, 11:00 pmMade me cry actually. The message was carried through," Mr. Hudson said.
Publisher and CEO: 'The show is absolutely phenomenal!'
Jan 11, 2010, 11:00 pmThe whole show was "very strong visually."
Shen Yun Amazes Sacramento Area Arts Teacher
Jan 11, 2010, 11:00 pm"It's just incredible!” said Ms. Langley after the show.
Mainland Chinese Feels ‘very grateful’ to See Shen Yun’
Jan 11, 2010, 2:00 amMs. Xiao said that I'm "very happy, very excited, very grateful," to be here and see this show.
Creative Writer Impressed by Shen Yun
Jan 11, 2010, 1:00 am"I was really impressed with how well it was presented, because there were so many things going on at the same time."
Singer Thinks Tenor is ‘Excellent, excellent’
Jan 11, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Braddock works in the defense industry and he is a former singer. So he had knowledge of the field when he talked about the tenor in the show, Hong Ming.
Former Dancer: ‘Impressed by the teamwork of the dancers’
Jan 10, 2010, 10:00 pm"I was impressed with the teamwork of the dancing also, such large group numbers—really well executed."
Dancer: 'The precision is just wonderful'
Jan 10, 2010, 3:00 pmMs. Rhodes, a retired dancer and dance teacher, said, "I just loved it. I think the choreography, the costumes are gorgeous.
'It takes you through the dream,' Says Business Owner
Jan 10, 2010, 3:00 pmMr. Naderi, a business owner from Santa Clara, said, “The show was excellent—phenomenal!"
Company President: Shen Yun Dances ‘very well-coordinated’
Jan 10, 2010, 12:00 pmGary watched Shen Yun Performing Arts Saturday evening, Jan. 9, at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.
Corporate Director Gives Wife Christmas Present
Jan 10, 2010, 9:00 amMr. Brenton attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts show on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the War Memorial Opera House.
Opera Singer: 'The music is alive!'
Jan 10, 2010, 8:00 amChilean opera singer Cecelia Urrejola knows a powerful performance when she sees it.
Creative Writer: Shen Music Captures Emotion of Dance
Jan 10, 2010, 5:00 amMr. Uzunoglu saw the Shen Yun Performing Arts classical Chinese dance show on Saturday, Jan. 9, and gave his impressions.
Shen Yun Shows Software Manager 'the world through different eyes'
Jan 10, 2010, 4:00 amOne of the audience members found a different world opening before his eyes.
Multi-Million dollar Computer Company President: ‘It’s magnificent, nothing less’
Jan 10, 2010, 4:00 amMr. Ibrahim came to watch Saturday’s evening performance of Shen Yun in at the Center for Performing Arts.
Photographer Intrigued with Shen Yun Backdrops
Jan 9, 2010, 11:00 pmMr. Garigous said, “I enjoyed the show; particularly I think I enjoyed the intermixing of Western orchestration with the Chinese dance.”
‘That’s real art,’ Says Dancer on Shen Yun
Jan 9, 2010, 4:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts Company performed its world class show at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on Friday.
Member of Symphony Board of Directors, 'This should be a must see'
Jan 9, 2010, 3:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts staged a stunning show at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on Friday January 8.
Former Dancer: ‘It is really nice to see the skills’
Jan 9, 2010, 6:00 amSan Jose Center for the Performing Arts opened to the classical Chinese dance and music show of Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Banker: 'The show is fantastic!'
Jan 9, 2010, 6:00 amMr. Wang came to see the Shen Yun Performing Arts opening show in San Jose on Friday January 8.
Music Company Partner: Shen Yun Has Done an ‘extremely beautiful job’
Jan 9, 2010, 5:00 amMr. Willard attended the show with his wife.
Fashion Store Owner from Brazil Amazed
Jan 9, 2010, 3:00 amMs. Martins, co-owner of an evening gown store, attended the opening show of the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Reporter Calls Shen Yun ‘Inspirational’ and ‘Incredible’
Jan 8, 2010, 1:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts completed its seventh and final show at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.
Former Dancer, 'It just took my breath away'
Jan 8, 2010, 1:00 pmMr. Almaguer, a legal secretary, building manager, and former dancer treated his friends to the Shen Yun Performing Arts show.
Advertising Professional: 'It's a joy to watch'
Jan 8, 2010, 1:00 pmMr. Barrow was charmed by the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House, on Thursday, Jan. 7.
Actress, Shen Yun’s Spirituality 'is making me think'
Jan 8, 2010, 1:00 pmMs. Sialls was another audience member who enjoyed the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.
Psychotherapist Finds Shen Yun ‘very moving,’ ‘very beautiful’
Jan 8, 2010, 12:00 pmThe audience at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House responded enthusiastically to the Shen Yun show held on Wednesday.
'Once in a lifetime opportunity for many people'
Jan 8, 2010, 8:00 am'That is what really it is about, you know, human being, elevating themselves to the position of a God, and vice versa.'
Transit Manager and Graphic Designer Transported to another World through Shen Yun
Jan 8, 2010, 3:00 amMr. Edmonson came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the War Memorial Opera House on Thursday evening.
Former Ballerina Finds Show 'Absolutely gorgeous'
Jan 8, 2010, 3:00 am"just fantastic — it’s just absolutely fantastic. If you’ve never seen dance before, you should see this."
Author and High-tech CEO Praise Shen Yun
Jan 8, 2010, 3:00 amRand and Nancy did not want to miss Shen Yun’s final show at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House on January 7.
Photographer Says Shen Yun ‘very touching’
Jan 8, 2010, 2:00 am“You can’t say enough about the passion, the deep belief, and conviction of the individuals involved in this performance”
The Colorful Culture in Shen Yun Entertains San Francisco's Art Lovers
Jan 8, 2010, 1:00 amThe strength and vigor of the males contrasted with the gentle dignity of the female performers in Shen Yun
TV Producer: Shen Yun Performance a ‘Very Powerful Statement’
Jan 7, 2010, 5:00 pmThe final show of Shen Yun Performing Arts in San Francisco for this season concluded on Thursday.
Professional Performing Artist: Shen Yun Will ‘Have an effect all over the world’
Jan 7, 2010, 2:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts Company gave another stunning performance on Wednesday evening.
Glass Artist Says Show Will Stay with Her a Long Time
Jan 7, 2010, 1:00 pmMs. Doran was amazed by the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House on Wednesday evening.
Dancer and Director: 'The stories were the most beautiful'
Jan 6, 2010, 9:00 pm“I thought the show was wonderful,” said Ms. Paul.
Anthropologist 'Enormously appreciative' of Shen Yun
Jan 6, 2010, 4:00 pm"I am enormously appreciative of coming and seeing this show which I think is marvelous."
Doctor of Music: ‘You’d just imagine the music is coming from the heavens’
Jan 6, 2010, 1:00 amDr. Samson loved many aspects of the Shen Yun performance. She particularly liked the erhu, which she plays herself as well as many other instruments.
Chinese Banker Feels Proud of His Culture After Seeing Shen Yun
Jan 5, 2010, 11:00 pmMr. Bark particularly enjoyed the performance which depicts a scene from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Professional Musician: ‘The presentation is extremely well done!’
Jan 5, 2010, 11:00 pm“It’s so cohesive and so together that is really enjoyable to watch and to listen to," said Lauren.
Professional Dancer Amazed at Dancers' Speed and Grace
Jan 5, 2010, 9:00 pmA Shen Yun performance is full of energy, fun and excitement says Mr. Zimmerman.
Musician: 'Incredible'
Jan 5, 2010, 9:00 pm"It was beautiful. A beautiful performance, totally precise, just perfected art, like nothing I’ve ever seen before."
Makeup Artist Touched by Aesthetic Appeal of Shen Yun
Jan 5, 2010, 8:00 pm"I loved the background and how it integrated with the performers,” praised Ms. Kopely.
Shen Yun an 'incredible experience’
Jan 5, 2010, 8:00 pm“I feel that we are all on a journey and collectively we’re going to get to where this theme is talking about, which is enlightenment—beautiful!”
Former Mayor: 'I am honored, thank you'
Jan 5, 2010, 8:00 pmMs. Richardson felt that this time she went a little bit deeper into the spiritual meaning of Shen Yun.
!["I play music all the time, and this time I am [getting] a chance to sit down and enjoy the music," Mr. Wong said.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2010/01/06/20100105_SF_SydnyWongChineseconductor_ntd_photo.jpg)
Chinese Conductor Impressed with Shen Yun's Professionalism
Jan 5, 2010, 8:00 pm"I play music all the time, and this time I am [getting] a chance to sit down and enjoy the music," Mr. Wong said.
'I think it's everything beautiful' Says Cosmetologist
Jan 5, 2010, 8:00 pmA completely enthralled Nina, added: "It’s everything very lovely. ... I think it’s everything beautiful."
‘All the singing is so powerful’ Says Professional Singer
Jan 5, 2010, 7:00 pmAs a professional singer herself, Ms. Bodzin was particularly impressed with the soprano.
Martial Artist Enjoys the History Told Through Shen Yun Dances
Jan 3, 2010, 9:00 pmFrancisco was also delighted to see that his family enjoyed the show.
TV Producer Recognizes High Quality of Shen Yun
Jan 3, 2010, 9:00 pm"The timing of the performers … the performance is just impeccable."
Dance Studio Owner: ‘Really impressed’
Jan 3, 2010, 4:00 pm"Amazing how many people could be on stage and be together with all the choreography, and it was beautiful."
Three Words—Exciting, Disciplined and Entertaining
Jan 3, 2010, 4:00 pmhe second day of Shen Yun’s five-day tour at San Francisco’s renowned War Memorial Opera House opened to a packed house.
Concert Musician: 'I heard the world in this music!'
Jan 3, 2010, 4:00 pm"So many stories—really amazing, really well-done."
Judge Sees Shen Yun as Very Courageous
Jan 3, 2010, 3:00 pmJeff, a U.S. judge, described the show as excellent.
Painter: 'It was very unique'
Jan 3, 2010, 2:00 pmOlevette, a painter, was touched by Shen Yun, saying: "I saw that in the show and I cried—I did cry."
![Miss Liu a dancer said, “[New York-based Shen Yun] was beautiful. I noticed a lot of the movements I could relate to, I connected to them.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2010/01/05/dancer+left.jpg)
Classical Chinese Dancer: 'It was grand!'
Jan 3, 2010, 2:00 pmMiss Liu a dancer said, “[New York-based Shen Yun] was beautiful. I noticed a lot of the movements I could relate to, I connected to them.
Retired Administrator Brings to Shen Yun 150 of 165 Family Members
Jan 3, 2010, 12:00 pmOut of the 165 people in Daniel Driscoll’s family, 150 bought tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Computer Industry Retiree Impressed With Emotion
Jan 3, 2010, 4:00 amMrs. Slavin said, "I think it was a beautiful production."
Interior Designer Amazed by Shen Yun
Jan 3, 2010, 1:00 amThe audience responded warmly to Shen Yun's performers and called for two encores from tenor Hong Ming.
Arts Editor: Shen Yun 'better than champagne and fireworks'
Jan 3, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Goodwyn felt inspired by Shen Yun.
Erhu Solo Performance ‘sounded spectacular!’
Jan 3, 2010, 12:00 amMs. Castillo attended the afternoon performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts on Jan. 2.
Audience Members Delight in Shen Yun Artistry
Jan 2, 2010, 7:00 amMr. Park also enjoyed the Shen Yun Orchestra which combines traditional Chinese and classical Western instruments.
Accounting Manager Enjoys Traditional Chinese Dances
Jan 2, 2010, 6:00 amThe War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco drew people from all around the Bay Area on Saturday for the shows featuring Shen Yun Performing Arts.
International Fashion Designer Is 'fascinated by the physical beauty'
Jan 2, 2010, 3:00 am"I really like the flowing, the sleeves, and how it communicates the feelings."
IT Expert Searches for Words to Describe Shen Yun
Jan 2, 2010, 3:00 am"If there was a better word than amazing and fantastic I wish I could come up with one, but I’m really at a loss for words.'
Musician Says: 'I love the live music'
Jan 2, 2010, 2:00 amLocal musician John, and his wife, were in the audience and found all facets of the show very enjoyable.
TV Producer: ‘Great show, great show!’
Jan 2, 2010, 1:00 amMr. Russell said, “The production is great.”
Chief Executive Officer Moved by Shen Yun Songs
Dec 31, 2009, 9:00 pm“There were a couple of times when I was nearly brought to tears because it really is a very spiritual experience."
!["I hope they [Shen Yun] will travel all over the world,” said Mr. Knight.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2010/01/01/RussianWriterNight.jpg)
Journalist: ‘It’s astonishing, it’s amazing'
Dec 31, 2009, 9:00 pm"I hope they [Shen Yun] will travel all over the world,” said Mr. Knight.
Business Owner Praises Shen Yun
Dec 31, 2009, 6:00 pm"I thought the colors were outstanding, the dancing was excellent. It was the top," said Mrs. Stack.
Former Music Major: 'Very spectacular, very colorful'
Dec 31, 2009, 5:00 pmMs. Evans attended the performance on New Year's Eve and said it was "very spectacular, very colorful."
Fine Arts Teacher Impressed by the Visuals
Dec 31, 2009, 3:00 pm"It was a very nice blend of visual and different arts and a variety of beautiful expressions of culture."
Physician: ‘It was excellent, it was beautiful’
Dec 31, 2009, 3:00 pm"The music was beautiful, the costumes, and the pageantry was not just beautiful but they were very sensitively arranged, well displayed,” Greg said.
Former Dance Teacher: ‘It’s pure joy’
Dec 31, 2009, 3:00 pm“Its very very good that you have the translation on the backdrop. That’s a very good touch,” Mrs. Friedman said.
Musician: Shen Yun is 'elegant and classy'
Dec 30, 2009, 8:00 pmMr. Howard, a musician, said "The orchestra is very good."
Former University President: ‘We’re enjoying it tremendously’
Dec 30, 2009, 8:00 pm"Musically it's a wonderful blend of Chinese music and Western music. It’s very appealing."
‘You feel like you’re in heaven’
Dec 30, 2009, 8:00 pm"Everything was wonderful. I’m so happy we came. We really enjoyed this so much."
Hotel Chain Officer Will See Shen Yun Again
Dec 30, 2009, 7:00 pmKelly said this was the first time he watched Shen Yun but certainly won’t be the last.
Retired U.S. Navy Officer Impressed By Baritone
Dec 30, 2009, 7:00 pmMr. Sanderman, a retired U.S. Navy Officer and world traveler, his father, and friend Ms. Garduno, a former San Diego regional planner.
Publisher Never Seen a Presentation Like Shen Yun Before
Dec 30, 2009, 11:00 amShen Yun utilizes dynamic 3-D computer-generated backdrops.
Lawyer: 'The artists are a very spectacular group of people'
Dec 30, 2009, 9:00 amMr. Gordon, a lawyer, was delighted that he was able to see this world-class show.
CEO: 'It's everything wrapped up in an awesome show!'
Dec 29, 2009, 10:00 amThe spiritual elements of the show genuinely touched Ms. Keller. "I was surprised ... it was a nice surprise,” she said.
Dancer Finds Shen Yun 'Spectacular'
Dec 29, 2009, 9:00 amMs. Hartman, a dancer who specializes in African choreography, thought Shen Yun was spectacular.
Video Editor: 'The dancing is outstanding'
Dec 29, 2009, 8:00 am"Very colorful, artistic, the dancing is outstanding. There are no words to describe it.”
Family Enjoys an Evening With Shen Yun
Dec 29, 2009, 8:00 amMrs. Wyckoff commented on the music: “I liked the combination of the Chinese and Western instruments. They were beautiful together.”
Former Performing Artist: 'It was really mind-blowing'
Dec 29, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Kwong has a great passion for performing and a great respect for those who can perform to a live audience.
‘I would just say come see it,’ Says Former Dancer
Dec 29, 2009, 6:00 am“Oh, I loved the show! I love the culture, the artistic expression,” Ms. Sosnowski said.
Professor of Law and Family Were Charmed by Shen Yun
Dec 29, 2009, 5:00 am“The voices of the singer ... were magnificent."
!["I appreciate knowing more about the Chinese and how they feel. And what’s important [to them] because it came out in the dance," said Portia.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/12/30/singer.jpg)
Professional Soloist Thought the Pianist Was Wonderful
Dec 29, 2009, 5:00 am"I appreciate knowing more about the Chinese and how they feel. And what’s important [to them] because it came out in the dance," said Portia.
Musical Arranger: 'I think it’s wonderful'
Dec 28, 2009, 4:00 pmMr. Pollard, a musical arranger said, “I think it was beautiful and well done.”
Shen Yun 'Unbelievable'
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 pmMr. Landis, a retired journalist and playwright, said, “It was magnificent, just magnificent."
Musician Says the Orchestra Is Very Professional
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 pmAnna said, “The costumes are wonderful, I love the costumes.”
Professor Finds Spiritual Aspect of Shen Yun Very Interesting
Dec 28, 2009, 3:00 am"It’s technicolor. Brightest, most beautiful colors that I think I’ve seen on stage."
Shen Yun 'Graceful, beautiful, educational'
Dec 28, 2009, 2:00 amMrs. Hinrichsen noticed that, despite the large number of dancers, that everyone was in sync.
!["They [the two hosts] have their own uniqueness and their own talents so that brings out [the] beauty of it.”](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/12/29/chief+editor.JPG)
Newspaper Editor: ‘Everyone in San Diego should see this show’
Dec 28, 2009, 2:00 am"They [the two hosts] have their own uniqueness and their own talents so that brings out [the] beauty of it.”
Shen Yun 'stunning,' Says Designer
Dec 28, 2009, 2:00 amMs. Vanrooyen was iimpressed by every aspect of the Shen Yun show.
Hong Kong-Born Chinese Feel the Spirituality of Shen Yun
Dec 28, 2009, 2:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts gave its second of seven shows at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 27.
Shen Yun 'Enlightening' and 'Inspiring'
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts completed its third of seven shows at the San Diego Civic Theatre Sunday evening, Dec. 27.
News Anchor: Shen Yun Is 'spectacular and dazzling'
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 am“Spectacular and dazzling” were the words Mr. Clement, a local news anchor, used to describe Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Former Dancer Praises Choreography in Shen Yun
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 amMrs. Barrios’s family shared her joy of the music and the breathtaking performance.
Accountant Recommends Shen Yun
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 am"It was a wonderful show, and I would recommend that people see it," Angie shared
![Mrs. Franklin said "The theme of humanity, kindness, goodness, and against cruelty [was truly impressive]."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/12/28/Prof.Franklin.jpg)
English Professor: 'The movement was almost like a language'
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 amMrs. Franklin said "The theme of humanity, kindness, goodness, and against cruelty [was truly impressive]."
College Art Professor: 'It’s Beautiful!'
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 amDoug, a college art history teacher, liked the fact that the show preserves the beauty of traditional Chinese culture.
Hospital Executive: 'Very impressive, a lot of energy and commitment'
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 amMr. Ward said he was very moved by the erhu solo performance.
Financial Analyst: ‘Pretty amazing!’
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 am"Pretty amazing: the movement, the creativity of the costumes,” Ms. Esteban said.
'There is a lot of rejoicing and celebrating in everyday life'
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 am"It’s unique! I haven’t experienced a show like this," said Mr. Churchill.
Performing Arts Board Member: 'I loved this show'
Dec 28, 2009, 12:00 am"I am supporter of the performing arts ... and I loved this show. It is fabulous," Ms. Pille said.
San Diego Mayor Sends Greeting to Shen Yun Performing Arts
Dec 27, 2009, 10:00 pmSan Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders sent an official greeting to the participants and guests of Shen Yun Performing Arts.
College Dean Admires the Display of Culture in Shen Yun
Dec 27, 2009, 9:00 pmMs. Lee was impressed by the range of rich sounds made by the Chinese two-stringed instrument, the erhu, played as a solo performance.
'This show was authentic' Says Bank Manager
Dec 27, 2009, 9:00 pmMs. Douraghi, a bank manager, said the show was exceptional.
Shen Yun Ancient Stories are Wonderful
Dec 27, 2009, 8:00 pmDr. Clark said that the costumes were beautiful. “Wonderful costumes, wonderful!”
Shen Yun Sparks Artists' Enthusiasm
Dec 27, 2009, 5:00 pmMs. Sharpe, a director of stage production, and Ms. Osborne, a choreographer, both thoroughly enjoyed the show.
Mayor of Chula Vista: ‘A truly, truly wonderful evening’
Dec 27, 2009, 3:00 pmMayor Cheryl Cox of Chula Vista thought it was very important that traditional Chinese culture has been brought to San Diego County.
Radio Talk Show Host: ‘It was very inspiring’
Dec 27, 2009, 2:00 pmMs. Rosa, an executive producer and co-host of a talk show radio program, said she felt like she was in another land for one night.
A Christmas Gift: A Shen Yun Performance
Dec 27, 2009, 1:00 pmShen Yun staged its first of seven performances for an enthusiastic audience on Saturday night at San Diego’s Civic Theatre.
Music Professor: ‘They are really wonderful performers’
Dec 27, 2009, 7:00 amDr. Ung, a professor of music, said he really enjoyed the performance.
Shen Yun Orchestra 'points a way to the future'
Dec 27, 2009, 6:00 amMr. Natker, a conductor of a musical production company, saw the Shen Yun show.
'A wonderful experience' Says Marketing Director
Dec 27, 2009, 6:00 am“I really enjoyed the music, and I enjoyed the spectacle of it all.” said Mr. Baker.
‘It made me feel whole’ Says Financier
Dec 24, 2009, 5:00 amMr. Tyree, who works in finance, was a delighted by many aspects of the performance.
Designer: 'Everything was just perfection'
Dec 24, 2009, 5:00 am"Every movement of the fabric, the design, and the background was breathtaking. So inspirational," Ms. Vela said.
Artist: 'It was amazing'
Dec 24, 2009, 4:00 am"I enjoyed the orchestra; it just added to the whole stage production."
TV Host Says of Shen Yun: ‘This performance can truly be shared among the world’
Dec 24, 2009, 4:00 amMs. Trent, a pharmacist and local TV host, saw the show.
Dancer Says 'It was absolutely beautiful'
Dec 24, 2009, 2:00 am“I'm really, really inspired. I feel like I want to use some of that in my choreography.
Visual Artist: ‘I like the tradition’
Dec 24, 2009, 2:00 am"I love the bright colors and sleeves. I like the sleeves a lot," said Ms. Ferbei.
Novelist: 'This is purity'
Dec 24, 2009, 1:00 amThe show was beautiful, dynamic and surprising according to two artists, Mrs. Tompkins and her daughter.
‘Their perfection is magnificent,’ Says Music Teacher and Dancer
Dec 24, 2009, 1:00 amMs. Brewer, a retired music teacher and a dancer for over 30 years, was captivated by the techniques demonstrated by the Shen Yun dancers.
Analyst's Family Enjoyed Every Moment
Dec 23, 2009, 10:00 am"We too appreciated the fact that there was someone to translate from English to Chinese and vice versa."
![“I thoroughly enjoyed [the show] … it was absolutely fabulous,” Mr. Wilkins enthused.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/12/23/raph.jpg)
Lawyer: ‘Can't wait till next year!’
Dec 23, 2009, 6:00 am“I thoroughly enjoyed [the show] … it was absolutely fabulous,” Mr. Wilkins enthused.
Executive Praises Shen Yun's Music
Dec 23, 2009, 5:00 amMs. Domingue said she would recommend her coworkers to come and enjoy the show.
Music Teacher: 'It was wonderful to feel a connection of the cultures'
Dec 23, 2009, 5:00 amMs. Ngo, a music and yoga teacher was impressed with the performers and especially with the orchestra.
It's All Very Impressive
Dec 23, 2009, 3:00 amDr. Benitez appreciated the English translation from the two emcees describing each dance.
'It’s a show that everyone should see,’ Says Texas Congresswoman About Shen Yun
Dec 23, 2009, 3:00 amCongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee said she felt very “warm and peaceful in the heart” as she watched the show.
Interior Designer Awed by Depth and Breadth of Chinese Culture
Dec 23, 2009, 3:00 am"I didn't expect that in the show that we'd be learning about culture. It's really wonderful. It's exciting.”
NASA Engineering Manager: ‘Impressed by all the intricate dance moves’
Dec 23, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Villarreal said the show was magnificent.
Business Owners Now Loyal Patrons of Shen Yun
Dec 23, 2009, 1:00 amMr. Rosales said. “We learned a lot about a different culture."
Shen Yun Receives Proclamations in Houston
Dec 23, 2009, 1:00 am"Therefore, I, Mayor Bill White, Mayor of the City of Houston, Texas, do hereby proclaim Monday December 21, 2009 as Shen Yun Performance Day in Houston, Texas."
Mayor About Shen Yun: ‘In two hours, you go through thousands of years’
Dec 22, 2009, 6:00 amMayor Leonard Scarcella of the City of Stafford said, "I get a flavor out of this that you rarely get out of other performances."
State Representative Thanks Shen Yun for Visiting Houston
Dec 22, 2009, 5:00 am"This has been very, very, very special," said Texas State Representative Dr. Alma A. Allen
City Council Member Sees Message of Shen Yun as Harmony of the World
Dec 22, 2009, 4:00 amMr. Hoang, of Vietnamese decent, commented that the show today was beautiful.
TV Administrator Says: 'The best story telling I've heard'
Dec 22, 2009, 3:00 am“You get a good message and it left you feeling good at the end of the show.”
City Council Member Impressed by Shen Yun
Dec 22, 2009, 3:00 am"I was really impressed by the costumes, by the music, by the total performance."
Musician: 'It’s wonderful, it’s terrific'
Dec 22, 2009, 1:00 amMr. Jost was particularly delighted with the full orchestra with a mix of Chinese and Western instruments playing original pieces.
Shen Yun Dazzles a Sold-Out Audience in Houston
Dec 22, 2009, 1:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts opened in Houston to a sold-out audience in Jones Hall on Monday Dec. 21.
Photographer: 'The technique and consistency was immaculate'
Dec 20, 2009, 12:00 pmAmong the audience was Mr. Ron Lee, a fine arts photographer who has a most appreciative eye for this world class show.
Drama Teacher: ‘I was blown away by their precision’
Dec 20, 2009, 11:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts company delighted the audience at the Bell Auditorium in Augusta on Dec. 19.
Shen Yun ‘very different from other shows’
Dec 20, 2009, 4:00 amA retired medical physicist, Mr. Eubig, PhD. escaped war-torn Poland in the 1940s as a seven-year-old.
'Please come back next year'
Dec 20, 2009, 3:00 amThe audience applauded enthusiastically throughout the Shen Yun Performing Arts' second performance.
'It's absolutely wonderful!'
Dec 20, 2009, 3:00 amAn excited audience gathered at the first Shen Yun Performing Arts show of the 2010 season at the Bell Auditorium.
Shen Yun Performing Arts Kicks Off 2010 Tour With Brand-New Dances
Dec 20, 2009, 3:00 amNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts commenced its 2010 World Tour in Augusta, Georgia on December 19.
Shen Yun Debuts 2010 Tour in Historic City
Dec 20, 2009, 3:00 amFor the second year in a row Augusta hosted Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Retired Admiral ‘Found so many things I loved’
Dec 20, 2009, 3:00 amAdmiral Yavuz said, " Very, very nice job, very beautiful.”
‘Best we have seen this season’
Dec 20, 2009, 1:00 amWhen China can have its doors opened, all the talent and energy of the people of China will expand.
Shen Yun Dance Movements Speak From the Heart
Dec 20, 2009, 1:00 am“It is breathtaking. It is just breathtaking,” Mr. Elder said.
Martial Arts Master, Students See Shen Yun
Dec 20, 2009, 12:00 amMr. Cruze is a martial arts master, with a lifelong love of Chinese culture.
U.S. Air Force Retiree: ‘The show is magnificent’
Dec 20, 2009, 12:00 amNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its 2009–2010 world tour at the Bell Auditorium.
Executive: Seeing Shen Yun Is a ‘Must-Do’
Dec 19, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Amesbury is an executive with a major multinational corporation.
Theatergoers From Banking Industry Praise Shen Yun
Dec 19, 2009, 8:00 pmArtists, executives, soldiers, and people from the financial industry sat in the VIP seats at the Bell Auditorium.
Army Corps of Engineers Retiree: 'I want to see it again!'
Dec 19, 2009, 6:00 pmMrs. Davis, Mr. Davis, her husband, and granddaughter Brittany attended the seasonal opening of Shen Yun.
Ballet Dancer Drives More Than Two Hours to See Shen Yun
Dec 19, 2009, 5:00 pmFormer Atlanta Ballet dancer Mr. Ta drove 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta to see the show.
Overseas Chinese: Shen Yun Portrayal of Chinese Culture A Rarity
Sep 19, 2009, 9:00 am“Everything is very beautiful ... a performance like this is rare,” Mr. Zhang said.
![History student, at a local university, Rosemary said, "I think I would recommend [the show to] my Asian friends because they don’t really tell me much about their history."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/09/06/908281632171160.jpg)
Must Tell Classmates from Asia This is Something They Can Be Proud Of
Aug 31, 2009, 10:00 pmHistory student, at a local university, Rosemary said, "I think I would recommend [the show to] my Asian friends because they don’t really tell me much about their history."
Attorney, 'Aesthetically beautiful, very beautiful, very entertaining'
Aug 31, 2009, 9:00 amMs. Demaio joined in, "Aesthetically beautiful, very beautiful, very entertaining."
Former Singer: 'Tenor sent chills down my spine'
Aug 31, 2009, 7:00 am"Beautiful, beautiful—the soprano! Her voice was just mesmerizing."
Fashion Designer: ‘Like flowers blossoming’
Aug 31, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Farkus, who is a fashion and interior designer, including furniture design, said she experienced a range of emotions during the show.
Final Show Draws Gasps From Audience
Aug 31, 2009, 3:00 amOlivia’s dance teacher had been to see Shen Yun yesterday and highly recommended it to the family.
U.S. Federal Employee Enjoys 'great art' of Shen Yun
Aug 31, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Smith, a defense agency employee, sat in the audience on Saturday evening hoping that all he had heard and seen about Shen Yun would come true. It did.
Government Physicist Says Shen Yun Dances Are ‘very deep’
Aug 31, 2009, 12:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts made its last appearance this season at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, Aug. 30.
Shen Yun 'A breathtakingly enjoyable show'
Aug 30, 2009, 10:00 pmShen Yun ended another performance held in the plush Kennedy Center Opera House on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Singers' Voices 'so angelic, they actually gave me chills'
Aug 30, 2009, 8:00 pmIt was Saturday evening at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington D.C. and the show was Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Custom Tailor Says 'Costumes were incredible'
Aug 30, 2009, 3:00 pm"You can break one, but you can’t break a bundle … which is why we all stick together and help each other. You can’t break a group of people. I really liked that."
Shen Yun 'a celestial experience on earth'
Aug 30, 2009, 2:00 pmA captivated audience honored the Shen Yun Performing Arts dancers and musicians with two curtain calls.
Professional Dancer: 'I just love them all'
Aug 30, 2009, 1:00 pmA professional dancer for many years, Ms. Payne has toured the world and performed in many dance companies.
'It was mesmerizing’
Aug 30, 2009, 1:00 pmMr. Shaw said Shen Yun was mesmerizing and gave it a 10 out of 10.
Entrepreneur: 'It’s beautiful, dynamic, peaceful, and energizing'
Aug 30, 2009, 8:00 am"It was very dynamic, very exclusive that we, as people, could grasp that, to connect one another..."
Chemistry Professor’s Family Says Shen Yun 'Absolutely mind-blowing!'
Aug 30, 2009, 7:00 amBoth Professor Khan and his granddaughter Nadia commented on the values presented in the performances.
Jewelry Store Manager: ‘I loved it!’
Aug 30, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Mirancea said that she would see the show again in January 2010, when Shen Yun returns to Washington, D.C., with a completely new set program.
Realtor: 'Truth transcends any culture'
Aug 30, 2009, 7:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts touches the hearts of many audience members.
Audio Engineer: Enjoyed the Combination of Western and Chinese Instruments
Aug 30, 2009, 4:00 am“I thought the different instruments, the mixture of Eastern and Western instruments in the orchestra and the erhu was fascinating."
TV Producer: 'I think the show is beautiful'
Aug 30, 2009, 4:00 am"It’s a wonderful experience. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show, we had a fantastic time."
'I like how the stories are passed down from generation to generation'
Aug 30, 2009, 3:00 am"I really respect all the stories they have to show without using words ... You know, it’s beautiful, beautiful artwork."
Chinese Organization President Lauds Shen Yun as Insightful, Rich
Aug 29, 2009, 10:00 pm“I was very impressed with the spirituality of all the performers,” Mr. Lou said. “It showed up everywhere in all the performances. It was very richly done.
From Florida to D.C. 'It was worth it!'
Aug 29, 2009, 10:00 pm"There’s no word to explain, its something that you, you have to experience yourself. I’m going to tell all my friends now, they must, they must see this show, because it’s just wonderful. "
‘Impressed by the Discipline of the Performers’
Aug 29, 2009, 9:00 pmDr. Spielmann, a performing arts university professor, appreciated the level of proficiency required for a performance company to tour successfully around the world.
Shen Yun Connects American-born Chinese With Ancestral Heritage
Aug 29, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Lung, who is an American-born Chinese, said that she has never seen a Chinese show at this level and scale.
'The old philosophies work well' Says Writer
Aug 29, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Thuermer saw an advertisement at Washington's Press Club and was intrigued by what the flyers promised.
Attorney Couple Appreciate Values of Shen Yun
Aug 29, 2009, 7:00 pmBoth Mr. Ye and his wife were delighted by how a performance of just two hours could present the 5,000-year Chinese history so well.
Shen Yun Dancers Move as One
Aug 29, 2009, 7:00 pmMs. Mayer appreciated the emcees introduction of each program beforehand, making the show even more enjoyable.
Shen Yun ‘very peaceful’
Aug 29, 2009, 5:00 pm“I think the colors were very unique," said Ms. Smith.
Vietnam Veteran and Community Activist Impressed with Shen Yun's Portrayal of Chinese Dance
Aug 29, 2009, 5:00 pm“I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this,” Mr. Chow said.
Professor Speaks from the Heart
Aug 29, 2009, 4:00 pm“How can you make simple little pieces of wood come so alive? It was great. You know, the athleticism was amazing.”
Staff Director for Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee Says Shen Yun Is ‘wonderful’
Aug 29, 2009, 1:00 pm“It was wonderful, absolutely wonderful,” Mr. Herbert said.
Business Professor Says Shen Yun Is Beautiful
Aug 29, 2009, 1:00 pmDr. Naor, assistant professor in the School of Management, came to see the show with one of his colleagues
University of Virginia Faculty Member Impressed
Aug 29, 2009, 12:00 pmProf. Froggett particularly like the blending of the music and the dance. She called it “just amazing.”
Shen Yun Continues to Grace Presidents’ Theater
Aug 29, 2009, 9:00 amMs. Lee, an attorney in the U.S. Navy, saw messages of hope, honesty, truth, and compassion in the show, which, according to her, are “always a resounding message for people.”
Performer Says Dancers 'barely touched the earth'
Aug 29, 2009, 7:00 amThe audience at the Kennedy Center Opera House was again spellbound during the performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts on Friday, Aug. 28. Two encores, two curtain calls, waves, cheers, and a standing ovation ensued.
Uyghur Leader: ‘Shen Yun’s depiction was so similar to reality’
Aug 29, 2009, 7:00 am"Everyone was also very good looking, had a good frame and demeanor."
‘Gorgeous dancing and showmanship’
Aug 29, 2009, 7:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts gave another breathtaking show at the Kennedy Center Opera House.
'Colorful costumes were just amazing'
Aug 29, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Hordan, a medical professional, and his friend Ms. Liu were among the delighted audience who saw Shen Yun.
Professor of Performing Arts: ‘Impressed by the discipline of the performers’
Aug 28, 2009, 6:00 pm“I was very impressed by the discipline of the individual performers who were able to maintain perfect formations on the stage, occupy the space in a geometrically perfect way."
Restaurant Owner Thanks Shen Yun
Aug 28, 2009, 6:00 pm“The music—the ancient musical instruments are touching to the human soul."
Surgeon Says the 'orchestra was phenomenal'
Aug 28, 2009, 6:00 pmDr. Foretich commended the solo erhu performance by Qi Xiaochun, calling the masterful soloist “enormously talented”.
Shen Yun Show Invigorates Admiration From Various Professions
Aug 28, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Grachow, a multimedia specialist, accompanied by Ms. Merrils a Thai national of Chinese decent, enjoyed the popular Shen Yun Performing Arts show tremendously.
Shen Yun Performing Arts: ‘A renaissance not only to the Chinese’
Aug 28, 2009, 4:00 pmMr. James was brought to the show by a Chinese friend who teaches him Mandarin.
Marine Captain Finds Beauty Beyond Words in Shen Yun
Aug 28, 2009, 3:00 pm“He just lifted me right off the chair,” the Captain said with enthusiasm about the Shen Yun tenor.
Senior Law Professor: ‘One of the most beautiful shows I’ve seen’
Aug 28, 2009, 7:00 amIt’s one of the most beautiful shows I’ve seen,” said Mr. Cohn, a professor at the university’s law center.
Precision of Movements Incredible
Aug 28, 2009, 7:00 amI mean, just the precision of the movements, it was incredible. I can’t imagine how much work goes in to putting on a show like that.”
Music Professor: 'A wonderful performance ... it was moving'
Aug 28, 2009, 7:00 amA music professor who teaches non-Western music at a nearby college assessed Shen Yun Performing Arts with words like "excellent," "wonderful, and "outstanding."
Pianist Enjoys Everything About Shen Yun
Aug 28, 2009, 6:00 am"To actually come and experience the music live and to see the performance, there is nothing like it.”
Shen Yun Performance Described as 'Transformational'
Aug 28, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Waters, an attorney, and his friend were deeply moved spiritually by the richness and depth of the performance.
'It was a beautiful spectacle'
Aug 28, 2009, 3:00 amMr. Henman said he would like to see the show again when it comes back to Washington in 2010.
Shen Yun Performing Arts Thrills Youngsters
Aug 28, 2009, 3:00 amEleven-year-old Varun commented on the culture, too. “Well it was great. It was really interesting. I liked how they took the Chinese culture and made it very good."
![I just think it’s amazing how they can create an illusion of that [water],” said Ms. DePalma.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/08/28/LisaFan_EvelynDePalma_2.jpg)
Former Department of Defense Employee Calls Shen Yun ‘Mesmerizing’
Aug 28, 2009, 2:00 amI just think it’s amazing how they can create an illusion of that [water],” said Ms. DePalma.
World-class Show Heats Up at Kennedy Center
Aug 28, 2009, 2:00 amAudience rose in standing ovation and waved as the curtain closed on Shen Yun Performing Arts’ second public show.
Makeup Artist Says Shen Yun Costumes Are Beautiful
Aug 28, 2009, 2:00 amNew York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts staged another mesmerizing show at the renowned Kennedy Center Opera House.
'Spectacular,’ ‘Marvelous,’ ‘Incredibly Awesome!’
Aug 28, 2009, 1:00 amDr. Ram Patla, a physician, expressed these sentiments and more after he experienced the Shen Yun performance.
Shen Yun Entertains all Cultures
Aug 28, 2009, 1:00 amMrs Nagarajan said, “I really, really enjoyed it. It was an amazing performance.”
Musician Finds Shen Yun Music Flawless
Aug 27, 2009, 10:00 pm“The orchestra was excellent, … they really were,” Mr. Palmer said.
Medical Doctor: 'An extravaganza'
Aug 27, 2009, 10:00 pmLily thought the emcees, who linked the dances and musical recitals, had a sense of humor she could relate to.
Government Scientist: 'This was a great show'
Aug 27, 2009, 10:00 pm"I just thought it was amazing, really beautiful," Ms. Hardy retired scientist said.
Elected Officials Award World-Class Shen Yun Dancers
Aug 27, 2009, 9:00 amU.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) presented a certificate to Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Father Takes Great Joy in Daughters Enjoying Shen Yun
Aug 26, 2009, 6:00 pm“Watching my daughters enjoy it was probably the greatest thing for me,” Mr. Karabasz said.
Shen Yun Impresses Former Pentagon Employee
Aug 26, 2009, 6:00 pm“The music was wonderful, especially the two-stringed instrument … Just the sound of it. It really gets to the heart.”
Enjoying Traditional Chinese Culture for a Second Time
Aug 26, 2009, 6:00 pmAdvertiser and Chinese art connoisseur Mr. Saupp: "What I liked the most were the different regional dances."
A Singer of 50 Years Admires the 'beautiful voice'
Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 pmChau Ha, a Vietnamese musician and singer for 50 years, has never heard of an Asian singer like one at the Shen Yun show.
Newspaper Director Says Shen Yun is 'unique'
Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 pmMs. Sacripanti was enchanted by this world-class show that she had her paper sponsoring.
‘Impressed with everything’ in Shen Yun
Aug 26, 2009, 4:00 pm“the goal of life … to live in balance and harmony and achieve peace, and believing that there is a higher power. Those are universal messages that resonate.”
Bank Consultant: ‘A universal culture or a universal lesson’
Aug 26, 2009, 3:00 pm“The drums were also always joyful, powerful—you can feel the force.”
Vietnamese American Voter’s Association CEO Praises Shen Yun
Aug 26, 2009, 12:00 pmI felt so inspired, I felt so good and so happy,” Mrs. Bong Wright said.
Singer: 'The technical aspects of it were incredible'
Aug 26, 2009, 11:00 am“Yeah I think one challenge that we face in arts is doing things that people can appreciate and relate to and connect to and that they can see the beauty in."
Amazed By Shen Yun and Colors were 'awesome'
Aug 26, 2009, 10:00 am"The dancing, the music, the colors, the special effects … were really awesome."
University President: ‘I found the dance to be really compelling’
Aug 26, 2009, 8:00 amAmong the audience of the first VIP show were the new president of University of District of Columbia and his wife.
Amazed Couple Deeply Impressed
Aug 26, 2009, 7:00 amA Detroit couple were told that the Shen Yun Performing Arts show it would be worthwhile to see—and it was.
'Wealth of Diversity and Wonderful Cultures'
Aug 26, 2009, 7:00 am“The County Executive [Isiah Leggett] wanted me to come on his behalf."
Attorney Says 'It was just like escaping to another land'
Aug 26, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Schlaifer was particularly moved by the overall sensation and the true inner as well as outer beauty of the performers.
A Distinguished American Wants to Learn More About Chinese Culture
Aug 26, 2009, 6:00 amThis is an "experience for American people to become more connected with what’s happening with the Chinese people.
Property Manager Says Shen Yun is 'Just perfection'
Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 amMs. Jacobs encourages others to come watch the Shen Yun Performing Arts when they have the chance.
Patent Examiner Was Emotionally Moved
Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 am“I thought the show was marvelous. The dancing is fabulous,” Mr. Konopka said.
Former U.S. Ambassador Sheds Cares of the World
Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 amMr. Swett felt the performance was more than inspiring.
Government Researcher: ‘A Real Eye-Opener’
Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 amMr. Miller, a researcher for the government, said that the drummers were “phenomenal.”
'This has been a marvelous adventure tonight'
Aug 26, 2009, 4:00 am"I’ve always wanted to come to this show."
Shen Yun 'Enlightening, very spiritual'
Aug 26, 2009, 4:00 am“The music … hit a chord with me and it captivated me for the whole performance.”
![“I regard myself as being very very fortunate—very lucky to have this opportunity [to come to the show].”](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/08/26/CurtainCall_IMG_1363_John.JPG)
Virginian Delegate Regards Herself as 'very, very fortunate' to Have Seen Shen Yun
Aug 26, 2009, 4:00 am“I regard myself as being very very fortunate—very lucky to have this opportunity [to come to the show].”
Former U.S. Senator ‘Highly’ Recommends Shen Yun
Aug 26, 2009, 4:00 am“I just compliment the cast, the producers, the choreographers—it’s a great show and I recommend it highly.”
Radio Host: 'It made me cry many times'
Aug 26, 2009, 3:00 amThe spirituality stood out the most for Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
Human Rights Foundation Chairwoman: 'It was better than ever'
Aug 26, 2009, 3:00 amMs. Annette Lantos, Chairwoman of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice has attended previous Shen Yun performances.
‘Have never seen anything like that in my life!’
Aug 26, 2009, 2:00 amIt’s a fun window into Chinese culture," said Mr. Garton.
'It was overwhelming' Says Agency President
Aug 26, 2009, 2:00 am“It surpassed my expectations,” Mr. Kayanan said.
Artist and Writer: Never Disappointed
Aug 26, 2009, 2:00 amDan, who is an event planner and jewelry maker, describes the opening as “definitely breathtaking.”
World-Class Show Returns to Enchant Washington VIPs
Aug 26, 2009, 12:00 amWorld-renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts brought audiences to a standing ovation on Aug. 25.
Shen Yun’s Triumphant Return to Washington
Aug 25, 2009, 3:00 pmWASHINGTON―Members of the Shen Yun paid a visit to the Sequoia yacht anchored in the nation’s capital.
Mayor: ‘What a great performance!’
Aug 23, 2009, 12:00 pmTony Petelos, mayor of Hoover, Alabama was among the enthralled audience members of this unique show.
An ‘honor’ to Be Part of Shen Yun, Says State Rep.
Aug 23, 2009, 10:00 amAlabama State Representative Jack Williams watched the Shen Yun Performing Arts show on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Ballet Dancer Admires Precision of Shen Yun Dancers
Aug 23, 2009, 6:00 amMs. Walsh praised the movements of the Shen Yun dancers and said she was “studying” the jumps.
They Touched My Heart
Aug 23, 2009, 6:00 am"Anyone should be willing to listen ... that way the world will be a better place for us all.”
Artistic Director: ‘It is a beautiful representation of the culture, the depth of artistry’
Aug 22, 2009, 10:00 pmMrs. Free had been looking forward to Shen Yun’s arrival in Birmingham.
Former Dancer Admires Skills and Dedication of Shen Yun Performers
Aug 22, 2009, 8:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts dance company staged its first show in Birmingham on Friday August 21.
Shen Yun Was an Eye-Opener
Aug 22, 2009, 5:00 pmMrs. York said: “I enjoyed the show tonight, I really did. It was an eye opener for me.”
Musician Praises Shen Yun's 'amazing' Choreography
Aug 22, 2009, 3:00 pmA musician praised Shen Yun for its amazing choreography and flawless multimedia presentation.
Birmingham Newspaper Owner Says Shen Yun Is ‘unique’
Aug 22, 2009, 1:00 pmMr. Lewis, owner of a local weekly newspaper, had been enthusiastic about the Shen Yun Performing Arts show coming to his city and had been promoting the show in his paper.
Shen Yun Dancers 'put their soul into it'
Aug 22, 2009, 10:00 am“I feel honored that you shared this with us and let us in on your culture and heritage."
Attorney: 'Simply magnificent'
Aug 22, 2009, 9:00 amInternationally acclaimed Shen Yun performed in the southern U.S. city of Birmingham on Friday night, Aug. 21.
Alabama Celebrates Shen Yun Performing Arts Days
Aug 22, 2009, 8:00 amDignitaries welcome the artists. Civic groups, elected officials and businesses support Shen Yun.
Alabama State Reps Praise Shen Yun
Aug 22, 2009, 4:00 amThe first audience member to rise, clapping, stood despite a cue from his companion to not stand out from the crowd.
Mayor: ‘It was exhilarating’
Aug 22, 2009, 3:00 am"I love water—that was so therapeutic. I really enjoyed it. I had a great time.”
Former Mayor Sees Freedom in Shen Yun
Aug 22, 2009, 3:00 am“We’re very blessed to see that,” said Mr. Clemons, “not everybody gets to do that.”
Company President: ‘It was beautiful, just beautiful’
Aug 22, 2009, 3:00 amMs. Wagnon’s friend, Ms. McMillan, a retired banker and on a board of directors, was also delighted by the performance.
Shen Yun to Premiere in Birmingham
Aug 20, 2009, 3:00 pmAlabama residents will soon have a chance to experience traditional Chinese culture like they have never before.
Shen Yun Performing Again in Washington D.C. in August
Jun 8, 2009, 3:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts will be performing in Washington D.C. once again at the Kennedy Center. They will be performing six shows from August 26 to 30.
Shen Yun Performing Arts Helps Chinese Entrepreneur Understand the Meaning of Life
Jun 1, 2009, 8:00 amThe Shen Yun Performing Arts music and dance troupe continued its spring tour at the California Center for the Arts in San Diego, California on May 27.
Korean Pianist Surprised by Authenticity of Dance and Music
May 29, 2009, 7:00 pmA Korean musician left work early and drove a long way to see Shen Yun.
TV Producer and Show Host Says 'That's impressive'
May 29, 2009, 7:00 pmMr. W. saw Shen Yun Performing Arts on Thursday in Escondido.
Education Administrator Saw 'a great synergy between the dancers'
May 29, 2009, 5:00 pm"I like the mix of looking at some traditional Chinese culture and then bringing it into some of the things that are going on today."
Executive Drives 85 Miles to See Shen Yun
May 29, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Townsend had seen an advertisement and thought it would be a great show to see.
!["I liked those ones [scenes] that are based on the stories—the old stories, ancient stories."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/05/30/Lambert.jpg)
Doll Maker Sees Performance for the Fourth Time
May 29, 2009, 1:00 am"I liked those ones [scenes] that are based on the stories—the old stories, ancient stories."
Music Teacher Wants to See It Again
May 29, 2009, 1:00 am“The orchestra sounds super beautiful, the arrangement of the instruments ... sound very beautiful."
Ballet Teacher: 'Lots of really positive, uplifting messages"
May 28, 2009, 10:00 pm"The presentation and everything was really beautiful."
.JPG)
Shen Yun Dancers Have 'beauty and grace'
May 28, 2009, 10:00 pm"The male dancers are very strong—fabulous, fabulous!"
Consulting Firm Owner Finds Show an Adventure
May 28, 2009, 9:00 pm"I think it was a neat adventure for us to travel into this night. It was great, wonderful."
Doctor of Divinity: 'I could sit here for another three hours'
May 28, 2009, 6:00 am"There aren't words to describe it—the feeling is that special. They're an amazing group of people."
Publicist Says Shen Yun is 'everything wonderful about human beings'
May 28, 2009, 6:00 am"It’s beauty, it’s strength, it’s everything great, everything powerful ..."
Professor of Chinese Anthropology: 'I was very struck by the costumes'
May 28, 2009, 6:00 am“The music is interesting ...” Jordan said.
Retired Software Engineer: 'I had a chance to be face to face with another culture'
May 28, 2009, 6:00 am"Very well timed and accomplished dancers, and singers, beautiful voices, and everyone was great," Ms. Dirkes said.
‘The soul shines through from the performance,’ Says Retired Attorney
May 28, 2009, 5:00 am“I think it’s very beautiful and very spiritual.” Mrs. Schwimmer said.
Movie Actor Says Shen Yun Is 'epic'
May 28, 2009, 5:00 am"I love it, it’s very bright, very colorful, it’s epic. ... I liked it a lot," Mr. Paul said.
Writer: 'It's so inspirational to see these incredible performers'
May 28, 2009, 4:00 am"Their souls are dancing, the promise for all of us."
Singer: 'It fills the soul'
May 28, 2009, 4:00 am“The voices were beautiful, the instruments were really, really beautiful.”
.jpg)
Retired Executive: 'It brings you to life'
May 28, 2009, 3:00 amMrs. Coursin said,"I cried real tears, because I was really moved by the story."
Chinese Dancer: ‘The choreographer is wonderful’
May 28, 2009, 3:00 am“I love their movements, they’re beautiful,” Ms. Wagner said.
Actor Impressed by All Aspects of Shen Yun
May 28, 2009, 3:00 am"I love it. It is very bright, very colorful. Its epic. I like it a lot."
Artist Calls Shen Yun Show 'enlightening'
May 28, 2009, 3:00 amMs. Mazelli felt that this was "very tender ... very loving and also very passionate and sincere."
District Attorney: 'It’s beautiful, amazing. Never seen anything like it!'
May 28, 2009, 1:00 amJames particularly loved the 'erhu' performance by Mei Xuan.
'Impeccably perfect in all their lines and the singing'
May 27, 2009, 8:00 pm"And the costumes—Wow!"
Dancer Teacher Enjoys Story-Based Dance of Shen Yun
May 27, 2009, 7:00 pm“I think that it's very, very traditional; I like that,” Ms. Rodriguez said.
Attorney: 'I could feel the beauty'
May 27, 2009, 6:00 pm“We enjoyed it very much. The dancing, singing, the drums, the history, the presentation, the colors—it was all marvelous.”
'You'd see flowers go 'Whoom,' and you go 'Wow!''
May 27, 2009, 6:00 pm“Great happiness is shown and great sadness is shown very strongly, and very clearly."
‘We should have this in every community’
May 27, 2009, 6:00 am“The discipline that is required to achieve that skill of dance and music is almost beyond my imagination.”
Art Gallery Owner: 'It enhances spiritual values'
May 27, 2009, 5:00 amMs. Mitchell, the owner of an art gallery said, "That was very beautiful, very beautiful!"
Shen Yun Orchestra Moves Another Person to Tears
May 27, 2009, 4:00 amMr. Givens' wife said, "The orchestra just blew me away."
Folk Dancers Say the Divine Message Is Inspirational
May 27, 2009, 2:00 am"The opening is very exciting, because it's like they are in the clouds, and the clouds actually come across the stage."
Immigrant From China: 'The innermost part of my heart is touched'
May 19, 2009, 11:00 amMs. Zhang said, “I believe I will be in a pleasant mood for the next week. I think more people should be invited to such an impressive performance.”
Chinese Professor: ‘Very pure, very uplifting’
May 19, 2009, 3:00 amTina, a foreign language professor from China, felt so touched and proud after watching the Shen Yun show.
Monks From Buddhist Temple Enjoy Shen Yun Performance
May 17, 2009, 11:00 pmAll the monks from the Santa Clara Buddhist Temple came to the Shen Yun show on May 16 and 17.
Prima Ballerina Attended Shen Yun Three Times
May 17, 2009, 10:00 pmMs. Peci, former prima ballerina and soloist, attended three Shen Yun shows in San José.
Former Chair of Historical Commission: ‘It was a wonderful experience to see and participate in’
May 17, 2009, 10:00 pmMr. Pedretti particularly enjoyed the ethnic dances.
Shen Yun Displays Warm Human Relationships
May 17, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Li, a nurse, said, “It's absolutely beautiful.”
Martial Artist: ‘Wow!’
May 17, 2009, 7:00 pmMr. Burton also liked the drums, saying, “I felt were so big—you can just feel, like enjoyable thunder."
Artist: 'It is a beautiful performance'
May 17, 2009, 7:00 pm"It's wonderful, it's absolutely wonderful," Ms. Rivara remarked.
Attorney: 'I thought it was really good'
May 17, 2009, 7:00 pm“All of the instruments are absolutely beautiful.”
University President: ‘A message of peace, harmony and coexistence’
May 17, 2009, 5:00 pm“The choreography, the performances, the music—everything was absolutely first class."
![Mr. Vizinau said, “But the chopsticks performance ['Mongolian Chopsticks'] was very, very good. And the drums were very good.”](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/05/18/marketing_owner.jpg)
Marketing Company Owner: ‘It’s exhilarating and a vibrant cultural experience’
May 17, 2009, 3:00 pmMr. Vizinau said, “But the chopsticks performance ['Mongolian Chopsticks'] was very, very good. And the drums were very good.”
Stories of a Nation Told Through Song and Dance
May 17, 2009, 12:00 pmSupawan, a restaurant owner, liked the performance "about the sculptor."
Publisher: 'I will let my readers know about the show'
May 17, 2009, 6:00 am"It is the first time that I have seen the show, and I love it," Ms. Truonggia said.
Dancer: 'The message I get from the dance is healing energy'
May 17, 2009, 5:00 amMs. Valenga felt that the show was "divine."
Arts Commissioner: ‘I’ve enjoyed this beautiful show’
May 17, 2009, 4:00 am“I’m so happy to be here. I have enjoyed this beautiful show,” Ms. Strauss said.
Painter: 'The colors—I was just fascinated'
May 17, 2009, 4:00 amMs. Black was glad he bought a ticket to the show after having found out about it by chance.
Showgoers: 'Elegant, fluid, exquisite'
May 17, 2009, 3:00 amExquisitely costumed dancers held the audience captive at the Shen Yun show on May 16.
Director: ‘It was a beautiful experience’
May 17, 2009, 3:00 amMs. Mendez, director of the Young Pianists Beethoven Competition, said, "This was a beautiful show tonight."
Dance Teacher: Shen Yun 'Inspires me ... It's exciting'
May 17, 2009, 3:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts play its second show at the San José Center for Performing Arts on May 16.
Surgeon's Family: Every Aspect of It Was Wonderful
May 17, 2009, 2:00 amA family came to the for the matinee session in San José on May 16 to see the Shen Yun show.
Chinese Business Owner: ‘Everything has so much harmony together’
May 17, 2009, 1:00 amMs. Guo, formerly from Beijing, saw the Shen Yun show at the San José Center for the Performing Arts on May 16.
‘I have never seen something like this before’
May 17, 2009, 12:00 amThe Shen Yun show enlivened the San José Center for the Performing Arts.
Diversity of Chinese Culture Appreciated
May 16, 2009, 7:00 pmMrs. Deville said, “It’s very educational—it shows the diversity of Chinese culture."
Cultural Critic Is Blown Away by Shen Yun Show in San José
May 16, 2009, 6:00 pmMs. Aparicio, a cultural critic for the Spanish media said, “I loved the show. Very lovely."
'It’s a beautiful show,' Says Company Director
May 16, 2009, 3:00 pmMr. Hays said, "It is put together so well."
Symphony Board Member: 'They are just amazing!'
May 15, 2009, 10:00 pmMrs. Telesky, Symphony of Silicon Valley board member and avid arts supporter, said, “I loved the show."
President and CEO: ‘It was great for San José’
May 15, 2009, 9:00 pmMr. Dan Fenton, president and CEO of Team San José, San José Convention and Visitors Bureau, attended the opening night performance.
Dance Teacher: 'This inspired me tremendously!'
May 15, 2009, 9:00 pm"It's phenomenal!" she said, after watching the opening night performance of Shen Yun.
San José Audience Enjoys Opening Night of Shen Yun Performance
May 15, 2009, 7:00 pmThe couple could relate to the show, because their daughters had danced for years.
Former Councilman Dedicated to Bringing Shen Yun to San José
May 15, 2009, 7:00 pmFormer Councilman Forest Williams gave a speech at the VIP reception.
.jpg)
Portuguese Fado Singer Deeply Appreciates Shen Yun's Opening Show in San José
May 15, 2009, 7:00 pmI now have such a deeper respect for the Chinese arts and culture," said Ms. Vieira.
Vice Mayor: 'Excellent, informative, and beautiful presentation'
May 15, 2009, 6:00 pmVice Mayor Pete McHugh: "I would like to present a proclamation to you, recognizing your beautiful presentation.”
Shen Yun Music Is Medicine
May 14, 2009, 4:00 am“I felt like the spirit in the performance feels like it expresses the nature of the soul."
Lady From China: 'I felt really proud'
May 13, 2009, 11:00 pmCindy said, “It is really pretty and has the characteristics of the Chinese.
Investment Banker: ‘I loved the singing, absolutely loved it’
May 13, 2009, 8:00 pmMs. Broughton said, “I absolutely loved."
Shapes of Flowing Color
May 13, 2009, 8:00 pmMr. Smith said, "I don't know how they do it. They have everyone doing the same thing at the same time."
Business Owner: ‘Very mesmerizing, a feast for the eyes’
May 13, 2009, 7:00 pm"It’s so amazing, and the production is huge," Ms. Yanez said.
Department Manager: 'This show is tremendous'
May 13, 2009, 7:00 pm“You can see how well they enjoyed it ... and they’re just happy,” said Mr. Rodgriguez.
Mayor: ‘It’s fascinating’
May 13, 2009, 7:00 pm“It’s fascinating,” said Mayor Kang, when asked what he thought of the show at intermission.
Movie Producer: 'Go see this show'
May 13, 2009, 7:00 pmMr.Dorenfeld said, 'The announcers are tremendous, very funny and very professional.'
Retired Bank President: 'I think it’s intriguing, wonderful'
May 13, 2009, 7:00 pm"The dances and the performances are new. I’ve never seen anything like that before," Mr Keator said.
Fine Arts Journalist: A Beautiful Way to Present Culture and History
May 13, 2009, 1:00 pmFreelance art writer and artist, Ms. Ringwald was in the audience of the Shen Yun show.
Art Gallery President: ‘This was amazing’
May 13, 2009, 1:00 pmAnd the message for Ms. Covell was, “Unity, harmony, peace, and to stay on your path.”
Stage Production Coordinator: ‘Very, very professional’
May 13, 2009, 1:00 pmMs. Price, a stage production coordinator in Orange County, praised the Shen Yun show.
Former Mayor: ‘Graceful, elegant, beautiful, incredible’
May 13, 2009, 11:00 amCouncil member Quirk commented how wonderful the show was.
Professor: 'It was beautiful and breathtaking'
May 13, 2009, 6:00 amMolina said the Chinese classical dance in Shen Yun impressed her.
Asian Beauty Queen: 'I loved the spiritual part'
May 13, 2009, 4:00 am"I really like it," said the beauty queen who was also crowned Mrs. Asia USA in 2005.
Television Station Co-Owner: 'It is like a dream'
May 13, 2009, 3:00 am“The show is fantastic, it is like a dream. I really enjoyed it from the beginning to the end.”
First Lady of Motown Says 'Get a ticket and see it'
May 12, 2009, 10:00 pm"The show itself was outstanding. Anyone who hasn’t seen it should make it their business to see this show."
Singer: ‘Quite wonderful’
May 12, 2009, 8:00 pmMr. Beck felt that the show added to his knowledge of Chinese culture.
Interior Designer: ‘Superb, the best’
May 12, 2009, 7:00 pmMr. Wayne said that from a design perspective he loved the colors of the costumes—“superb, the best.”
‘A great show’
May 11, 2009, 5:00 amMr. Yi is Chinese. He enjoys and appreciates seeing the Chinese culture.
Shen Yun Highly Recommended
May 11, 2009, 4:00 amMr. Strope enjoyed the emcees' brief before each dance. "I liked that a lot. It set the story up."
Musician Admires Shen Yun Orchestra
May 11, 2009, 12:00 amAn encore performance of the Shen Yun show graced the halls of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on May 10.
Designer and Sculptor: 'It's got a tremendous amount of energy'
May 10, 2009, 8:00 pm“I really like the backdrop. It’s animated so there are lots of things happening."
Actor and Artist: 'Visually it's beautiful'
May 10, 2009, 7:00 pmDuring intermission, Mr. Diaz shared that he was enjoying the show immensely.
'I knew it would be very special' Says Attorney
May 10, 2009, 5:00 pmMrs. Kim was blown away by the gorgeous costumes and kaleidoscope of color.
Film Producers Impressed by Shen Yun Performance
May 10, 2009, 4:00 pmMr. Friedberg, a documentary film maker, and his wife Mrs. Frieberg, a film producer and editor loved the show.
Performer: 'Almost like peaceful, visual art—like poetry'
May 10, 2009, 4:00 pmChina today is vastly different from yesteryear according to an audience member at the Shen Yun show.
College Trustee: ‘I just experienced a most fantastic performance’
May 10, 2009, 3:00 pm“I just experienced the most fantastic performance."
'It touches the spirit'
May 10, 2009, 3:00 pmAmong those attending the full house show was Lisette Lee, and actress and dancer.
Shen Yun is ‘an experience of a lifetime’
May 10, 2009, 8:00 amShen Yun delighted a Southern California audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
City Council Member Says Shen Yun 'Excellent!'
May 10, 2009, 7:00 amDr. Sun summed up his overall impression of the show in a single word, "Excellent!"
.jpg)
'Even if it wasn’t translated I would feel the message'
May 10, 2009, 2:00 amMrs. Tomlin, a business owner, and her husband said at intermission that the show was wonderful.
!["I really enjoyed the elaborate costumes, the colors, and the [dancing] technique. It was glorious."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/05/10/kandraThomas.jpg)
'It was glorious'
May 9, 2009, 8:00 pm"I really enjoyed the elaborate costumes, the colors, and the [dancing] technique. It was glorious."
President and CEO: 'We're connecting very deeply with the message'
May 9, 2009, 8:00 pm"The show is beautiful. It is a great production."
'It's great. It's really entertaining'
May 9, 2009, 6:00 pmMr. Chan was glad that he came and said that he would recommend the show to family and friends.
Company President: 'Very Colorful'
May 9, 2009, 6:00 pmMr. Tawil found Shen Yun’s performance “very colorful.”
Ranch Owner Praises Shen Yun: ‘Very nice, spectacular’
May 9, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Marshall said that they were enjoying the show very much. “Very nice, spectacular.”
Fashion Designer: ‘I thought the show was fantastic’
May 9, 2009, 5:00 pm“I loved the show. It was amazing, really amazing,” Ms. Bryant said.
Musician: ‘The performance was outstanding’
May 9, 2009, 5:00 pmThis afternoon Mr. Cohen was able to sit and enjoy a ground-breaking performance of ancient culture and traditions.
Musician: 'It was awesome. It was great. It was fantastic!'
May 9, 2009, 5:00 am"I honestly never knew how rich and diverse and beautiful Chinese culture is," Mr. Wagner said.
Company President: ‘This was a great experience’
May 9, 2009, 3:00 am"My two daughters are the dancers. They are the ones who asked us to come and see. And it was beautiful."
Attorney: 'This is unique'
May 8, 2009, 8:00 pm“Every country has its own unique history. This is history to me. And it’s just beautiful,” Mrs. Murphy said.
Musician: ‘Music composition is very, very nice'
May 8, 2009, 8:00 pm“The music composition is very, very, nice. Believe me. as a musician I know how good it is.
City Councilman: 'Wonderful, spectacular event'
May 8, 2009, 8:00 pmHe was most impressed by the movements, which made him feel like he was actually witnessing life in ancient China.
An Eye-Opening Debut for Shen Yun in Pasadena
May 8, 2009, 7:00 pm"I love the costumes, the lighting, the color, the dancing, and the music. It's fantastic."
Audience Sees a Most Wonderful Program
May 8, 2009, 7:00 pm“I’m so glad I came,” Ms. Mark concluded.
Los Angeles Icon: 'It's a cultural mind-blower!'
May 8, 2009, 5:00 pmMs. Pfeifer said Shen Yun had “everything—even humor! The emcees are so funny and charming.”
Shen Yun Performing Arts in Augusta Delights Chinese Celebrities
Mar 18, 2009, 1:00 pmShen Yun Performing Arts is known for commitment to truthfulness, compassion, and beauty in classical Chinese dance.
Shen Yun 'Really beats to the heart of the rhythm of Chinese culture'
Mar 14, 2009, 12:00 pmAn enthralled Augusta audience in Augusta was transported back millennia for a glimpse of a lost heritage.
Furniture Designer: 'I was dying to go'
Mar 14, 2009, 7:00 amMrs. Golembeski called the show, “Absolutely wonderful.”
Chairman of the Augusta Coliseum Authority: 'We’re really enjoying the show'
Mar 14, 2009, 7:00 amShen Yun Performing Arts Company performed on Friday, March 13, at Augusta’s William B. Bell Auditorium
Distinguished Scholar Feels Compassion for Conductor
Mar 14, 2009, 7:00 amMs. Cooper saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time in Augusta on March 13.
Georgia’s Lucky Day: Friday, March 13
Mar 13, 2009, 11:00 pmWhite Yoshino Cherry petals fluttered to the ground like snowflakes outside the William B. Bell Auditorium.
Arts Council Director: 'It's really divine'
Mar 13, 2009, 6:00 pm"This was absolutely the most majestic show we have seen in Augusta."
Congressman Welcomes Show to Augusta
Mar 13, 2009, 5:00 pmTian Ge received thunderous applause and shouts of approval after his solo.
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.
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.”
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. ...”
'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."
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.”
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.”
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.
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.”
![“Normally I’m here for business, but now we are on vacation here. But this [the DPA show] is more important than business."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/03/01/117290875shollandbusinessguy.jpg)
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.”
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.
.jpg)
Former National Policy Advisor Immensely Touched by DPA Show
Feb 25, 2009, 2:00 pm"What they presented is very touching.”
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.
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.
Mainland Chinese Man: Hope for the Future of China
Feb 22, 2009, 3:00 pmOn Feb. 15, the last Divine Performing Arts (DPA) show at the Kennedy Arts Center in Washington D.C. concluded successfully.
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.”
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
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.
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.
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.
Chinese Women Say Divine Performing Arts Is the Real Rise of China
Feb 18, 2009, 8:00 pmThe two DPA shows at the Kennedy Center on Saturday, Feb. 14 moved many audience members to tears.
Young Chinese Women Find Dignity in Their Cultural Heritage
Feb 18, 2009, 3:00 pm"The Miraculous Exhibit" dance was “truly beautiful, really beautiful.”
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."
'Welcoming Spring' Scene: 'It Brings Life'
Feb 17, 2009, 7:00 pmMother and daughter loved the show, appreciating the spiritual content based upon ancient China's divinely-inspired cultural heritage.
'The divine show is true and pure art'
Feb 17, 2009, 5:00 pm'Such a good show! If they can perform in China, it will definitely change people’s hearts and improve social morality.'
'Stories are extremely touching'
Feb 17, 2009, 10:00 am'And those stories, they are very wonderful!' said Mrs. Watanabe.
DPA's Endeavor Is Extraordinary Significant
Feb 17, 2009, 10:00 amMr. Kan said he liked this show very much for its "purity, authenticity, and refinement."
‘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...
One Hundred Chinese from New York Come to Washington for DPA
Feb 17, 2009, 12:00 amOn Feb. 12, 2009, the curtain rose for the Divine Performing Arts second performance at Washington’s famous Kennedy Center.
America and World’s Overall Recognition of the Divine Performing Arts
Feb 16, 2009, 7:00 pmWang Jun, Chair of the China Democracy Party World Union, liked the Divine Performing Arts show so much he saw it twice.
Fitness Instructor: 'So perfect—I was amazed the whole time'
Feb 16, 2009, 2:00 pm'There's greater hope for the future if you can bring that compassion forward.'
Security Analyst: 'It was very vibrant and fulfilling'
Feb 16, 2009, 1:00 pm"It was so realistic, I cried a little bit on some of the scenes," Ms. Calcy said.
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.
Think Tank Senior Fellow: 'It was just quite wonderful'
Feb 16, 2009, 7:00 amMichael Horowitz, a Senior Fellow and Director at the Hudson Institute on Civil Justice and Religious Liberty...
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.”
‘I had tears in my eyes' Says Teacher
Feb 16, 2009, 2:00 amDPA inspires educator to teach her students respect for other cultures.
‘It’s about feeling’
Feb 16, 2009, 2:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular on Saturday evening sold out.
‘It was overwhelming’ Says Viewer of the DPA
Feb 16, 2009, 1:00 amMr. Grajales had never seen live productions like the Divine Performing Arts show based on Chinese traditional culture.
Spectacular Transcends Cultures
Feb 16, 2009, 12:00 amMr. Pedamonte a postman and his wife Iris, from Peru, described the 'Spectacular' as ‘wonderful’ after viewing the show in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 15.
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.
Computer Scientists Admire Color, Gracefulness
Feb 15, 2009, 5:00 pm'The conciseness; everyone is together and they form a beautiful scene at the end.'
Director of Music: 'It was really quite a cultural experience'
Feb 15, 2009, 5:00 pmWashingtonians and people from as far away as New Jersey bought tickets for the show that saw a packed house.
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.
![The last Divine Performing Arts [DPA] Company Chinese New Year Spectacular performance concluded successfully at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 15.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/02/16/0902152046211160.jpg)
Music Student: 'It was Really Inspirational'
Feb 15, 2009, 2:00 pmThe last Divine Performing Arts [DPA] Company Chinese New Year Spectacular performance concluded successfully at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Audience Member: 'Good will conquer evil, whether now or in the future'
Feb 15, 2009, 12:00 pmThe DPA show in Washington, D.C. left the audience with much to think about.
![Ms. McKenzie, "A big surprise was too [also], when singers performed it was more spiritual."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/02/17/3_4298.jpg)
Analyst: 'My culture is very much influenced by Chinese music and dance'
Feb 15, 2009, 11:00 amMs. McKenzie, "A big surprise was too [also], when singers performed it was more spiritual."
Chinese Dance Artist: 'This is exactly the realm I dream of achieving'
Feb 15, 2009, 7:00 amOn Friday evening Feb. 13, the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) New York Company presented...
Democracy Activist: 'Its artistic achievement has become higher'
Feb 15, 2009, 7:00 amRenowned Chinese democracy activist Wei Jingsheng praised Divine Performing Arts.
Young Blair Liked the Lesson About Respect
Feb 15, 2009, 7:00 amBlair is on a dance team at her school, mostly hip-hop and jazz.
Learning to ‘Appreciate Freedom’ Through 'The Spectacular’
Feb 15, 2009, 7:00 amAmong the audience were two couples, Frederick and Mary Parker, and Mr. and Mrs. Bell.
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.
Accountants Praise 'Spectacular' Show
Feb 15, 2009, 12:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) unique cultural show continues to delight audiences during its six-show run at the Kennedy Center Opera House.
‘Everything was so beautiful’
Feb 15, 2009, 12:00 amBernice Strommer, a statistician from Richmond, Virginia, saw the afternoon showing of Divine Performing Arts...
Six-Year-Old Shi Ling Enjoys 'wonderful' Show
Feb 15, 2009, 12:00 amMs. Moreau, a program manager, brought her two young children to see Divine Performing Arts.
Radio Producer: ‘You know it’s good when they make the difficult look possible’
Feb 14, 2009, 11:00 pmMr. Hiller, a local radio personality, was part of an impressed audience who attended the Divine...
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.
Mother: ‘They had a lot of life in their gestures, I could feel it’
Feb 14, 2009, 8:00 pm“My daughter is very interested in international studies and she speaks Japanese and a little bit of Chinese."
Ideas of the Old World Hold True
Feb 14, 2009, 7:00 pmThis Valentine's Day Mr. King surprised his girlfriend with tickets.
Business Consultant: 'The show just keeps getting better'
Feb 14, 2009, 7:00 pm"The dancers, their performance is just superb, and you can clearly see the pageantry of it. We love that."
‘It’s a Must See’ Says National Weather Service Computer Programmer
Feb 14, 2009, 5:00 pm"What can I say — it was an awesome show,” Mr. Pressley said.
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."
Graduate Student Appreciates Show’s ‘hopeful message'
Feb 14, 2009, 2:00 pm“I truly enjoyed the performance because I think the hostess and host set up the pieces perfectly."
'It was very touching that Chinese also believe that there is a life after'
Feb 14, 2009, 1:00 pmHe simply said, "I love the show."
Divine Performing Arts 'takes you back 5,000 years in history'
Feb 14, 2009, 12:00 pmDr. Allen and his wife were among the members of audience and said they loved the show.
Graphic Designer: 'Thought-provoking and ecstatically incredible'
Feb 14, 2009, 9:00 amAfter the show Ms. Govoni, a graphic designer and fine artist, shared her impressions.
Mothers With Daughters of All Ages Entranced by the Show
Feb 14, 2009, 8:00 amMy favorite part of the show? "I really don't know, because I love them all."
'Divine Performing Arts makes us Chinese proud'
Feb 14, 2009, 7:00 am“The dance in The Udumbara’s Bloom was exquisite with delicate costume design."
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."
Couple Finishes Each Other's Sentences to Praise Show
Feb 14, 2009, 7:00 amThis was their first exposure to Chinese culture, and they were amazed by everything they saw and heard.
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.
Best Selling Author Feels Peace From the Performance
Feb 14, 2009, 6:00 am"The virtuosity of these dancers—it just doesn't get any better."
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.
Divine Performing Arts Show 'Enlightening'
Feb 14, 2009, 3:00 amMother and Daughter Speak of ‘Eternity’ and Compassion Expressed in DPA Performance.
‘I thought the technique was just so perfect’
Feb 14, 2009, 3:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) amazed the Washington audience on its fourth run at the Kennedy Center.
'It is quite divine' Says Proprietor and Former Dancer
Feb 14, 2009, 1:00 am"Their body movement just seem to flow—it just flows," she said.
Dance Ensemble Director: 'Wonderful on many levels'
Feb 13, 2009, 6:00 pmMs. Spiegler, the director of City Dance Ensemble from the Washington area attended Divine Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
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.
World Renowned Pianist: 'I was particularly Impressed by the erhu player'
Feb 13, 2009, 11:00 amDr. Tom Mastroianni, a nearly 40-year Washingtonian, is a well-known piano player and teacher who has performed throughout the world.
University Dean Says 'Spectacular' Is High-Class
Feb 13, 2009, 7:00 amI think the technical aspect of the performance was excellent." Dr. Nguyen said.
Gobal Businessman Enjoys Chinese Traditional Culture
Feb 13, 2009, 7:00 amThe performance was held at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC, ending in spectacular style with standing ovations.
‘It Was the Best Chinese Show I’ve Ever Seen’
Feb 13, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Brown and his wife attended a VIP reception following the performance.
.jpg)
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!”
'Beautiful and unbelievable,' Says Dancer
Feb 13, 2009, 3:00 am"I really enjoyed the costumes. They are so beautiful. It's unbelievable," said Jacqueline Akhmedova.
![He commented on the cultural aspects, like the program about poet Li Bai. This poet, he said "represent[s] the elite work of China."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/02/13/dpa.jpg)
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."
Ballerina: Chinese Classical Dance Is 'so fluid and so beautiful'
Feb 13, 2009, 3:00 amBallerina Marielle Miller, who found the performers "incredible to watch."
Dance Instructor Enjoys Rich Storytelling
Feb 13, 2009, 1:00 am“I have to say I really enjoyed it, I liked that everything they do has a story to tell and it’s very emotional and everything.”
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."
![Ms. Spiegler said, “I think what they got out of it is the beauty of [a] culture and interest for the development of their own dance."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/02/15/dance1.jpg)
Chinese Cultural Show Comes to the Washington’s Kennedy Center
Feb 12, 2009, 7:00 pmMs. Spiegler said, “I think what they got out of it is the beauty of [a] culture and interest for the development of their own dance."
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...
VP of Human Resources Impressed by DPA
Feb 12, 2009, 4:00 amDivine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular, a show of classical Chinese dance and music...
Renowned Lyricist: DPA Vocalists ‘incomparable’
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 amUpon staging eleven shows in South Korea, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company...
Cybersecurity Expert: 'It’s about enlightenment to a higher level of consciousness'
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) Chinese New Year Spectacular opened at the Kennedy Center Opera House...
Finance Executive: 'I was awed with the message'
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 am"I think just the overall culmination of the thoughts that have come through all that dance were all fantastic.”
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."
Non-Profit Retiree: 'Good will always win out'
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 amDespite the weatherman calling for high winds, the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) New York Company...
Television Host: 'This is one of the best shows I have ever seen'
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 am"This was one of the best performances that I have ever seen in my life,"
Sleeves and Vigor Capture the Attention of Mother and Son at DPA Performance
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 amAndrew Dwyer, a high school senior, and his mom Nancy smith, a consultant, came to the Divine Performing Arts...
Congressional Assistant at a Loss for Words After ‘Spectacular’
Feb 12, 2009, 3:00 amA Congressional assistant was at a loss for words after viewing the Divine Performing Arts (DPA)...
Prominent Business Consultant Inspired by DPA
Feb 12, 2009, 2:00 amWith a kaleidoscope of dance and music, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) received a standing ovation.
Renowned Violinist Praises the Divine Performing Arts Show
Feb 12, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Bell, who plays a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin, saw the show at the in Kennedy Center Opera House...
Media Industry Manager: Divine Performing Arts Show Is ‘absolutely phenomenal'
Feb 12, 2009, 1:00 am“I would say it is more intense, it draws the audience in, and there’s a story line that you have to follow as well as a philosophy.”
Audience Member: Divine Performing Arts Performance Rich in History
Feb 12, 2009, 12:00 amDivine Performing Arts classical Chinese dance tour began its Washington run this week at the Kennedy...
Executive Director in Cosmetics Company: ‘It was so beautiful’
Feb 12, 2009, 12:00 amOn an unusually warm February evening, Divine Performing Arts swept the stage at The John F. Kennedy Center...
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.”
'Complex, beautiful, uplifting'
Feb 11, 2009, 7:00 am“It’s very inspiring in terms of a sense of community, ... particularly the mountain top dance [Dance of the Snow-Capped Mountain]."
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."
Fashion Designer and CEO: 'It's so vivid ... definitely left an impression'
Feb 11, 2009, 3:00 amA prominent fashion designer and founder and CEO of his own company, Mr. Black, came to the opening...
Banker: 'A colorful and beautiful show—really great!'
Feb 11, 2009, 3:00 amMs. Bellafiore, who works for an influential banking company, experienced classical Chinese dance for the first time this evening.
Fashion Designer Inspired by Divine Performing Arts
Feb 11, 2009, 2:00 amThe opening show at the nation’s capital welcomed in a full house and ended with a standing ovation.
DPA Shines at Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Feb 11, 2009, 2:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts performed to a packed audience at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Counselor Says DPA 'Enlightening' and 'Beautiful'
Feb 11, 2009, 1:00 amMs. Rosen commented that the world can use more shows like DPA.
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.”
![Dr. Dutt was really touched by many aspects of the show, saying. "One was the opera singer [soprano], the lady I thought that her words, they were translating, really touched me."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/02/11/Dr.Dutt_leftandfriend.JPG)
Physicist Applauds ‘Stand’ to Bring Traditional Chinese Culture to Life
Feb 10, 2009, 7:00 pmDr. Dutt was really touched by many aspects of the show, saying. "One was the opera singer [soprano], the lady I thought that her words, they were translating, really touched me."
!["I studied violin when I was a young child ... I've never heard this instrument [the erhu] before, and it's so rich and it's so beautiful."](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/02/11/Photo_08.jpg)
Public Relations Professional: 'I didn't expect to be touched in my heart'
Feb 10, 2009, 7:00 pm"I studied violin when I was a young child ... I've never heard this instrument [the erhu] before, and it's so rich and it's so beautiful."
President and Founder: 'Loved the message'
Feb 10, 2009, 6:00 pm"I love the excellence of the dance and the cultural arts, but I loved the message," Mrs. Brewer said.
Public Relations Specialist: 'It was a very powerful evening'
Feb 10, 2009, 5:00 pm"I’m thrilled. I’m going to tell everybody to come," Ms. DuPlain said enthusiastically."
'I love the colors, I love the music' Says Publicist
Feb 10, 2009, 4:00 pmMs. Deng arranged with her good friends from nearby and out-of-town to watch the show, and they enjoyed it.
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.
'International Affairs Consultant: 'I found it very beautiful, well-orchestrated and very moving'
Jan 31, 2009, 9:00 pmMr. von Schirach was among those who just walked into the show without knowing what to expect.
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
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."
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.”
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.”
‘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."
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.
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."
!["We enjoyed the show very, very much and really appreciate [DPA] doing the production and bringing it here.”](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/01/12/20090111_SF_NTDTV_Mr.George_NTD.jpg)
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.
!["I would like to use [the pipa] in my compositions," composer Mr. Michaud said after hearing the DPA Orchestra.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/01/11/20090110_SF_GerryWang_ThomasMichaud_DJY.JPG)
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.
.jpg)
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.”
DPA Showcases Heavenly Music on Earth
Jan 10, 2009, 2:00 pm“The beauty of the music and dance are unforgettable!” exclaims Mr. Wang after watching the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) in Los Angeles on January 4.
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.”
Painter: 'Spiritually, it made me so happy'
Jan 9, 2009, 1:00 pmProud of his ancestral ties, Mr. Amini was joyously happy to be at the Divine Performing Arts New Year presentation held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium ...
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...
Divine Performing Arts Brings Hope to the World, Says Producer
Jan 9, 2009, 12:00 pmMr. Miranda, owner of an entertainment production company was in Los Angeles on Jan. 4 to attend the show...
![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.
Dreams Come to Life for Designer
Jan 9, 2009, 2:00 amMr. Taylor said, “Wonderful, absolutely beautiful, I really loved the colors and ... the way they are dancing with the costumes, absolutely beautiful!
Chinese Culture Fascinates Audience Members
Jan 9, 2009, 12:00 amAmong the audience members were a business owner, a gymnastic instructor, and a retired project coordinator.
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.
DPA Message Resonates With School Principal, Artist
Jan 8, 2009, 11:00 pm“I feel that it is a very beautiful show it really resonates with me, especially with the color, the orchestra, and the Buddhist messages,"says school principal.
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.
Professional Singer From China: ‘Divine Performing Arts’ dances touched me 100 percent’
Jan 8, 2009, 5:00 pmOn January 4, the Divine Performing Arts International Company completed its eighth show in Los Angeles.
Mainland Chinese First Class Performer: ‘Divine Performing Arts’ dances touched me 100 percent'
Jan 8, 2009, 12:00 amMs. L, a first-class singer from Mainland China, has been singing professionally and teaching...
Former Chinese Official Comments on Divine Performing Arts Show
Jan 8, 2009, 12:00 am“Such a wonderful performance simply cannot be found inside China,” exclaimed a former member of National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference after attending the final Los Angeles performance of the Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour, held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Jan. 4. He came to the U.S. from China a year ago.
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.
Stories For Americans in Performing Arts Show
Jan 7, 2009, 8:00 pm"I love it! I absolutely love it. We were talking about how serene and peaceful the dancing and performance is," said Mr. Miller.
Senior Asian Newspaper Editor: 'I really loved it!'
Jan 7, 2009, 8:00 pm"There were so many beautiful cultural aspects of it. So as an Asian-American I really enjoyed the show."
'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."
Ballet Dancer Enjoyed the 'Beautiful dancers'
Jan 7, 2009, 7:00 pmMrs. Arrieta is a Ukrainian-born ballet dancer who encouraged her husband to attend the show.
![Mr. Noceti added, “I saw an advertisement of this show, but it didn't do it justice. [commercial on TV] Nothing, nothing like what you experience here.”](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/01/08/James-Noceti-Jane-Noceti.JPG)
'I was speechless—all kinds of emotions—I was crying'
Jan 7, 2009, 7:00 pmMr. Noceti added, “I saw an advertisement of this show, but it didn't do it justice. [commercial on TV] Nothing, nothing like what you experience here.”
A Philosophical Discussion With an Artist/Producer
Jan 7, 2009, 11:00 amOne person was singing, and I was with her… and I started crying.” Mr. Glaub said, noting that he is not the kind of person to be easily moved.
Actor-Dancer: 'This was just very flowing and beautiful'
Jan 7, 2009, 10:00 amMr. Li, a dancer-actor, really appreciated the show.
Awakening of Conscience Celebrated at Divine Performing Arts VIP Reception
Jan 7, 2009, 5:00 amDr. Li was joined in welcoming the assembled honored guests and thanking the sponsors and business partners by DPA’s principal dancer and company manager, Vina Lee.
Science Leader Finds Message of Prosperity, Hope, and Joy
Jan 7, 2009, 4:00 amAn extraordinarily accomplished scientist at NASA found a joyful message in Divine Performing Arts.
Divine Performing Arts Expresses Wisdom
Jan 7, 2009, 12:00 amMs. Mosquerosaw the performance at Pasadena Civic Theater with her family, who were "loving it."
Spectacular, Traditional, Eastern
Jan 6, 2009, 9:00 pmOlivia, a Chinese actress, loved the traditional Chinese Classical dancing, the beautiful flowing movements.
Doc: 'I have never seen anything like this'
Jan 6, 2009, 8:00 pmHarrison K., who works for a professional association publication, came in from Korea Town. He said, "It was great.
Executive Returns for 'Inspiring, beautifully done' Event
Jan 6, 2009, 7:00 pm"I love the colorful costumes and the movements of the dancers. They are so synchronized and it’s so very dramatic."
Business Owner Admires Classy, Precise Show
Jan 6, 2009, 7:00 pm"The dancers here, they've got more skills, they're more flexible. It's really beautiful."
Newspaper Executive: 'I'm excited to be here'
Jan 6, 2009, 6:00 pmMs. Cruz, a newspaper executive from Pomona, attended the Saturday night performance of DPA in the Pasadena and loved every minute of it.
Artist: It Is 'very spiritually uplifting'
Jan 6, 2009, 6:00 pmMr. Walker, an artist, creative designer, photographer, and former professional dancer, was enthralled by what he saw.
Live Entertainment Production Manager Says, ‘It's really wonderful’
Jan 6, 2009, 3:00 amAmongst the audience was Mr. Allen, production manager for live entertainment, who thoroughly enjoyed his first experience of a DPA performance.
Beijing Native: 'Very spiritual, also magnificent … Celebratory!'
Jan 6, 2009, 2:00 am“It’s definitely very spiritual, also magnificent … Celebratory!”
Marketing Executive: Spectacular Provides 'Message of hope'
Jan 6, 2009, 2:00 amAs DPA concluded its run at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, one audience member felt a deep connection with their Chinese New Year Spectacular.
'It was a very, very profound message'
Jan 6, 2009, 12:00 am"Oh, it’s fabulous, it was a wonderful presentation, it was on multi-levels."
Sales Manager Says DPA is ‘Spiritual, sublime’
Jan 6, 2009, 12:00 am"Always seeking for truth and hope and beauty. It seems like it’s like a human universal language of seeking what’s good in humanity.”
Former Dancer: 'So eloquent it's hard to consume!'
Jan 6, 2009, 12:00 amA spirited elderly woman with curly gray hair and a radiant smile, she explained why she was drawn to the show.
Chinese Music Teacher: Production 'Fantabulous,' Costumes 'Gorgeous,' Music 'Wonderful'
Jan 5, 2009, 11:00 pm“Oh it’s fantastic, I mean the production is really fantabulous, the costumes are so gorgeous, it’s really wonderful music.”
Respect for Ancient Chinese Culture Shines Through
Jan 5, 2009, 11:00 pm"I learned more about history and culture that I was not familiar with before.”
Actor, Singer, Dancer, Model: 'Very moving'
Jan 5, 2009, 3:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company’s final performance at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, Jan. 4. enthralled the audience.
Retired Lawyer and Vietnam Veteran: 'Wonderful, I enjoyed every minute of it'
Jan 5, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Zellmer, a retired lawyer and Vietnam veteran, came with his wife to the DPA performance at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Folk Orchestra Conductor and Daughter Loved the Show
Jan 5, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Orlova, a conductor of a Russian folk orchestra, and his daughter saw the DPA show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday.
Entertainment Executive Fascinated by Music, Stories, Moves
Jan 5, 2009, 6:00 am“The show is extremely interesting and very fantastic," said Mr. Temple, an executive of an entertainment company.
Rave Reviews: “The costumes paint a moving picture”
Jan 5, 2009, 3:00 amAudience feedback for the Divine Performing Arts show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday was very complimentary.
Music Producer: A Feeling of Serenity, a Type of Spiritual Nirvana
Jan 5, 2009, 1:00 amMr. Miranda, CEO and Music producer of a music production company could feel the energy and spirituality of the performances of The Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles on Saturday night, Jan. 3.
Filmmaker Gets Ideas, Inspiration
Jan 5, 2009, 12:00 am“Oh, so many talented people ... I could tell, because I come from a musical background as well, ... they are all geniuses; they’re all musical geniuses."
Famous Show Business Woman Says, ‘Everybody will enjoy it’
Jan 5, 2009, 12:00 amRosemary, part of a family of famous entertainment producers, loved every minute of DPA's performance at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 3.
'This kind of beauty can't be a mistake.'
Jan 4, 2009, 11:00 pmTonight was closing night for the Divine Performing Arts International Company in Pasadena. The show played to 16,000 audience members from Dec. 30, 2008 to Jan. 4, 2009. The audience experienced authentic, ancient Chinese culture at it's best.
'It was an excellent show, it brought tears to my eyes.'
Jan 4, 2009, 11:00 pmMs. Andria, a Polynesian dancer/singer/actress, attended the final 2009 performance of DPA at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium was on Sunday.
Distinguished Dancer: 'Very, very beautiful'
Jan 4, 2009, 11:00 pmMr. Wilcox, an accomplished dancer and dance teacher was so impressed that he proposed to "steal" some ideas. The Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company performed their seventh of eight shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles on Saturday night, Jan. 3.
'I'm going to be bragging about coming here!'
Jan 4, 2009, 10:00 pmMs. Chavez and her two daughters were thrilled at having seen the last show in LA.
Award-Winning NBC Studio Writer: Chinese Show Has ‘Beautiful, Spiritual, Classical Dance’
Jan 4, 2009, 10:00 pmMr. Schindler, an NBC studio writer, was among the audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Jan. 3 watching Divine Performing Arts.
Famous Screenwriter Enjoys the Performance
Jan 4, 2009, 10:00 pmAmong the audience that watched the Divine Performing Arts show on New Years Eve in Pasadena Civic Auditorium was famous screenwriter Mr. Cardinale. The Emmy-nominated author has written for acclaimed TV shows . He currently writes screenplays and dramas.
Dance Teacher 'Stunned and very happy to see a classical Chinese dance group'
Jan 4, 2009, 10:00 pmA director of a dance association and her husband were "stunned" to see classical Chinese dances presented by the Divine Performing Arts.
Performing Artists and Chinese Enjoy Show
Jan 4, 2009, 9:00 pmDivine Performing Arts received an enthusiastic reception on Sunday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Business Partners Love Stories, Spirituality of Show
Jan 4, 2009, 9:00 pm“Really, if you listened carefully, you got the meaning and the background of the spiritual content. That is what I really enjoyed most."
Professor: 'Everything Was So Natural'
Jan 4, 2009, 9:00 pmMr. Khodiguian and his wife responded thoughtfully to the Divine Performing Arts show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday.
Culture Carried in Hearts, Mind, Body, Soul
Jan 4, 2009, 9:00 pmDivine Performing Arts held its seventh show in Los Angeles at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium to a packed house on Saturday.
Accomplished Musician: Everything is Top Notch
Jan 4, 2009, 9:00 pm“Well one of the reasons I came to the show in the first place is because I like all kinds of ethnic music, and so of course with all of the Chinese music in it, and Chinese composers, and so I am enjoying the music very much.”
Real Estate Agent Calls DPA 'Excellent'
Jan 4, 2009, 8:00 pmBusiness couple appreciated discovering Chinese culture, "After seeing the show we understand more.”
Chinese Physicist: Show Conveys Essence of Chinese Culture
Jan 4, 2009, 8:00 pmDr. Yeh said she was touched by the efforts the DPA artists are making to revive the orthodox Chinese culture.
Artist Rates Show as 'the best'
Jan 4, 2009, 8:00 pmAn artist viewing the Divine Performing Arts' show in L.A. describes it as "filled with grace and beauty"
Keeping Traditional Chinese Culture Alive for all the World to See
Jan 4, 2009, 7:00 pmPhilip Bowling, accompanying Mr. Fernandez, said "Everything is so mystical about China."
Mainland Chinese Recognizes DPA's True Quality
Jan 4, 2009, 7:00 pm“I liked how it integrated the projection with real life performers. It was very impressive."
Chinese Immigrant: ‘Seeing DPA is like spending a holiday’
Jan 4, 2009, 4:00 pmTo Chinese immigrant Ms. Liang, watching the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) feels like a holiday in and of itself. She said because of that reason, she goes to see DPA perform every year.
Newspaper Editor: ‘Believe me, I was impressed’
Jan 4, 2009, 4:00 pmUpon seeing the Divine Performing Arts show, Mr. Demulle left feeling impressed by its beauty.
Publishers Like the Stories in Divine Performing Arts Show
Jan 4, 2009, 3:00 pmChris and Onya, both publishers, enjoyed Saturdays Divine Performing Arts performance at Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Beauty Pageant Coordinator Calls the Show 'Magnificent'
Jan 4, 2009, 2:00 pmMr. Wayne and his friend Elani are delighted they came to the Jan. 3 performance of the Divine Performing Arts International Company.
'It’s the best performance I have ever seen'
Jan 4, 2009, 1:00 pm'The movements, the gestures, and the way they dance, tell me the story.'
Consulate Worker: 'They have to see it'
Jan 4, 2009, 3:00 amDivine Performing Arts presented another immaculate display of ancient Chinese culture in Los Angeles Jan. 2, 2009. The blend of soothing music and elegant dancing made the audience roar with excitement after each segment.
Technically Superb Dancing
Jan 4, 2009, 2:00 am“And the music--the orchestra is fantastic. Tascinating, it’s really incredible, a world class orchestra, for sure.”
Professional Dancer: '[These dancers] have made dancers like me proud'
Jan 4, 2009, 12:00 amMs. Liu, a professional dancer, has seen DPA performances three times.
Dancer: ''The dancers are perfect!'
Jan 4, 2009, 12:00 amMrs. Odimba and her daughters were delighted to see Divine Performing Arts in Pasadena.
Retired Art Teacher: 'Traditional stories are brought to such a high point artistically'
Jan 3, 2009, 9:00 pm'The precision of the dancers, and the lighting, and the computer graphics are fantastic.'
Channeling the Divine
Jan 3, 2009, 8:00 pmA professional who attended the Divine Performing Arts show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium...
Falun Dafa Association Welcomes VIPs to Los Angeles Show
Jan 3, 2009, 5:00 pma representative of the Falun Dafa Association spoke to VIPs at a reception following the DPA show in Los Angeles, on Jan. 2, 2009.
Cultural Affairs Manager Welcomes Company
Jan 3, 2009, 4:00 pmRochelle Branch, Cultural Affairs Manager for the City of Pasadena, called the show a "spectacular performance."
!['[The way] Divine Performing Arts … is awakening people to learn the truth through arts is very good'](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/thumb/2009/01/03/PastorBobFu.jpg)
Founder of the China Aid Association: 'The music and dances are top notch'
Jan 3, 2009, 4:00 pm'[The way] Divine Performing Arts … is awakening people to learn the truth through arts is very good'
Musician, Poet Appreciate Show
Jan 3, 2009, 4:00 pmA concert violinist and her husband, and a poet and her family, found different things to enjoy in the DPA performance.
NTDTV Director Welcomes VIP's to Divine Performing Arts' Los Angeles Show
Jan 3, 2009, 3:00 pmFrank Tsai, Director of NTDTV's Los Angeles branch is intent on restoring cultures and values lost in modern society.
Taiwan Official Deeply Moved
Jan 3, 2009, 3:00 pmAfter attending the afternoon's DPA show in Pasadena on Jan. 2, Mr. Zhao Jia Bao stated the show as a “brilliant, wonderful performance.”
Retired Art Teacher: 'Visually a Masterpiece'
Jan 3, 2009, 3:00 pmMs. Sherman has seen the DPA Show four years in a row; she was “very impressed” with this year’s performance.
Musician: 'I wish everyone would come and see this show'
Jan 3, 2009, 1:00 pmDivine Performing Arts has remarkable music. On January 2nd, the music delighted Mr. Badon, a professional saxophone player.
Painter: 'It made me so happy'
Jan 3, 2009, 9:00 amPasadena Civic Auditorium was full for the Friday afternoon performance by Divine Performing Arts.
DPA: ‘Outstanding and very exciting’
Jan 3, 2009, 12:00 amCollege professor and an international business management consultant celebrated their New Year at DPA show.
Christian Pastor: 'I can appreciate the ... spiritual message'
Jan 2, 2009, 8:00 pmChristian Pastor Eddie Romero commented on the show saying, 'I very much enjoyed the show'
DPA Satisfies Chinese Immigrant’s Longing for Home
Jan 2, 2009, 8:00 pmA recent immigrant from mainland China, treated herself to a performance by the Divine Performing Arts International Company.
Movie Producer: DPA ‘A different experience’
Jan 2, 2009, 5:00 pmMr. Chang Weisberg, executive producer of a 2007 film, attended the DPA show in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve to 'celebrate Chinese culture.'
Stained Glass Artist Appreciates Strength and Beauty of 'Spectacular'
Jan 2, 2009, 5:00 pmMs. Mader, a stained glass artist, was entranced by the Spectacular.
Ex-National Basketball Player: ‘A renaissance for conscience’
Jan 2, 2009, 2:00 pmOn New Year’s Day at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, Divine Performing Arts’ (DPA) ‘Chinese New Year Spectacular’ consummated its third out of seven performances in the city.
Divine Performing Arts Delights Audience in LA
Jan 2, 2009, 1:00 pmElegance graced the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium, showcase of the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) 2009 World Tour in Los Angeles, where many chose to spend their New Year's Eve.
Chemist 'very impressed'
Jan 2, 2009, 12:00 pmAudiences in Pasadena experienced firsthand a performance which encapsulates five-thousand years of Chinese into one performance. The Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular drew crowds from around the greater Los Angeles region on Friday for two performances.
Marketing Director: DPA is 'Exquisite,' 'Divine'
Jan 2, 2009, 12:00 pmNot only is Pasadena home to the Rose Parade and famous Rose Bowl football game this week, but it is also host to the Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour presentation at Pasadena's Civic Auditorium.
Old Passion Re-ignited
Jan 2, 2009, 9:00 amPasadena ushers in the New Year with the traditional Rose Bowl Parade and game but also, this year...
Divine Performing Arts Transcends the New Year
Jan 2, 2009, 4:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular ushered in a magical 2009 captivating thousands of Pasadena residents at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Wednesday evening.
Immigrant from China: ‘This is the Pure Chinese Culture’
Jan 2, 2009, 2:00 amOn New Year’s eve, a recent Chinese immigrant attended Divine Performing Arts at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in LA.
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!”
Physical Therapist: 'It has a deep spiritual meaning to it'
Jan 1, 2009, 8:00 pm'The words of that singer—I was reading what he was singing, and it was pretty inspiring'
Hospital Administrator: The 'Spectacular' Conveys 'A message about life'
Jan 1, 2009, 8:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium held a "message of destiny" for at least one audience member.
An Asian Fashion Designer Recognizes Spiritual Aspect of the 'Spectacular'
Jan 1, 2009, 5:00 pmOn New Year's Eve at the Chinese New Year Spectacular in Los Angeles was a fashion designer, Peter, who works in high quality women’s fashions and costumes.
A Mother Appreciates Message That 'Good will conquer'
Jan 1, 2009, 5:00 pm'The good will conquer, if not here on earth, then somewhere else.'
Audience Appreciates the Spirituality of DPA
Jan 1, 2009, 4:00 pmThe Chinese New Year Spectacular captivated the Los Angeles audience at the second night's performance.
Mexican Actress: 'Every culture should go' to the Spectacular
Jan 1, 2009, 3:00 pmLeslie Garza Rivera, an actress in Los Angeles and Mexico really enjoyed the show.
'A story that should be told'
Jan 1, 2009, 2:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts graced the stage this New Year’s Eve at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium portraying a unique blend of song and dance to an audience of delighted viewers.
Business Owner Says I'd Give the Show a Five Out of Five
Jan 1, 2009, 1:00 pm"Chinese culture is amazing" was a catch-cry from theatergoers attending the Divine Permance Arts 2009 World Tour presentation held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Local Business Man Back from China Impressed with Performance
Jan 1, 2009, 1:00 pmThe start of the New Year was highlighted by another heart warming and magnificent performance by the Divine Performing Arts. The Chinese New Year Spectacular drew quite the crowd in Los Angeles. It will put on a total of five shows in Los Angeles as it continues to march up the West coast. Meanwhile two other groups are performing in New York and Canada.
Fashion Designer Impressed With Spectacular
Jan 1, 2009, 12:00 pmMany theater goers found themselves transported to ancient China as they celebrated the first day of the New Year at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium with Divine Performing Arts.
Research Scientist Delighted with DPA's Performance
Jan 1, 2009, 9:00 amDivine Performing Arts (DPA) performed its second of eight shows New Years Eve at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. People from all around the Los Angeles area came to watch.
Music of Divine Performing Arts Very Enlightening
Jan 1, 2009, 7:00 amMr. Petterson illustrated how music is a part of all of us. It is another way of communicating.
'The way theater should be' Says Professional Dancer
Jan 1, 2009, 7:00 amOn New Year’s Eve at Pasadena Civic Auditorium, a unique and inspirational show, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) 2009 World Tour, wrapped up the year beautifully for many.
Chinese Dentist: ‘Spectacular, just like its name’
Dec 31, 2008, 7:00 pmMr. Mao, a Chinese dentist from the Los Angeles area, said that the overall performance was "awesome and spectacular, just like it’s name.”
'Staying with your values is the right path'
Dec 31, 2008, 7:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts New Year Spectacular has made quite an impression on Los Angeles audience members.
‘The colors were just exquisite’
Dec 31, 2008, 10:00 amMr. Dubin attended the first Divine Performing Arts show with his wife, for the second year in a row.
DPA Displays Both Traditional Culture and Timeless Issues of Morality
Dec 31, 2008, 8:00 amWith the New Year just around the corner, another New Year celebration has begun in Pasadena.
Physician Describes the Spectacular as the Embodiment of Culture
Dec 31, 2008, 8:00 amFive thousand years of culture came to life at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Dec. 30 as thousands poured out of the world’s most highly acclaimed Chinese show, the Chinese New Year Spectacular.
Reviving Old World Traditions in Modern Pasadena
Dec 31, 2008, 8:00 amThe Rose Parade has been a tradition for years in Pasadena. This year a new tradition has started with the Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
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.
‘Very interesting, very different, and very cultural’
Dec 31, 2008, 7:00 amIda, a retiree from Mar Vista California, thoroughly enjoyed the opening performance by the Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular.
Audience says Wonderful Colors and Lovely Dances in LA
Dec 31, 2008, 7:00 amTheater goers filled the halls of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium this Tuesday evening eager for the opening night of the Divine Performing Arts, 2009 Chinese New Year Spectacular.
Mainland Chinese: 'It is arrangement of God for me to come to the show'
Dec 31, 2008, 7:00 amMs. He and her daughter Wei wei came to the United States to visit their relatives recently and they came to watch the first performance of the Divine Performing Arts International Company at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Dec. 26.
DPA is 'Cultural, Colorful, and Musical'
Dec 31, 2008, 7:00 amMr. Miklas, an human resources manager, attended the opening of Divine Performing Arts in Pasadena, Los Angeles. He came from greater Los Angeles to see the show, and took some time during the intermission to share his comments with reporters.
VIPs in the Western U.S. Greet Divine Performing Arts
Dec 31, 2008, 12:00 amIn recognition of the world-class show, a number of government officers send their best wishes.
DPA Debuts in Pasadena, Enjoyed by Young and Old
Dec 30, 2008, 6:00 pm"Honestly, I just like the colors, and the clothes are so pretty. Fantastic, gorgeous, jaw-dropping."
Southern California Leaders Commend DPA
Dec 30, 2008, 6:00 pmElected officials throughout Southern California sent their greetings and wishes for success.
A Famous Actor and a Soprano Both Praise DPA
Dec 30, 2008, 6:00 pmMs. Frances, a soprano:“It was beautiful,” she said, “I found the choreography and the costuming, in particular, very beautiful.”
Performances make audience 'feel good'
Dec 30, 2008, 6:00 pm"My favorite so far is the Tibetan Dance of the Snow-Capped Mountain, because the dancers are athletic, well-timed, and professional.”
Audience Member Feels ‘Energized’ After Performance
Dec 30, 2008, 4:00 pm“The choreography, even the clothes, and the aspect of the environment are so impressive."
'Spectacular in any language'
Dec 30, 2008, 4:00 pm"The soprano, oh, that voice! ... her pitch, her pitch was perfect!"
Divine Performing Arts Performs with 'Heart and Soul'
Dec 30, 2008, 4:00 pm“The choreography is magnificent,”said property manager.
Artist: 'We’ve enjoyed our evening tremendously'
Dec 30, 2008, 2:00 pmAmongst the audience in San Diego was Patricia Kascas, an artist, with her granddaughter Valerie.
'It's almost as if they are flying'
Dec 30, 2008, 2:00 pmKarim Lopez, a high school student from Vista California saw the DPA performance in San Diego with his sister Damayanti and mother Rosario.
'Hopeful future for humanity'
Dec 30, 2008, 2:00 pmAmong the San Diego audience were Pamela Levia and her son Eric who were visiting from Mexico City.
Showgoers Want to Know More about Chinese Culture
Dec 30, 2008, 1:00 am"It’s just a culture shock for us Americans, something different," said an aerospace engineer.
Martial Arts Instructor: 'Going back to look within'
Dec 30, 2008, 12:00 amMr. Reynaga and his wife are both martial arts instructors, so they could appreciate the skill level...
'This revival of the old traditions is nice'
Dec 29, 2008, 10:00 pm“It goes back to the old disciplines. The Chinese have been around an awful long time."
Artist: 'Really Worth Seeing'
Dec 29, 2008, 10:00 pmDivine Performing Arts in San Diego caught the interest of an artist, her friend, and a group of nine.
'Dancers are phenomenally talented'
Dec 29, 2008, 9:00 pm"I thought the message is beautiful. I look forward to seeing more of these shows. It was really touching.”
High School Teacher: 'Everything Blended So Beautifully'
Dec 29, 2008, 9:00 pmThe last DPA show in San Diego on Dec. 28 delivered joy and hope to Ellen Hoheustein.
East Embraces West in DPA Music
Dec 29, 2008, 6:00 pmCombining the Chinese and Western instruments in the Divine Performing Arts orchestra is an "ingenious move."
Art Teacher Acclaims Performance
Dec 29, 2008, 12:00 pmIn the opinion of this art educator, the show displayed the values of traditional Chinese culture.
Families Are Enthralled by DPA Show
Dec 29, 2008, 11:00 am"Dazzling, glorious, ethereal, a fascinating combination of dance, color and culture, exhilarating."
Former Ice Skater: 'A whole new world'
Dec 29, 2008, 7:00 am“You know, beside the full orchestra, they have all the beautiful Chinese instruments that they have, you know, like the pipa, so it’s really wonderful.”
In San Diego, DPA is Celebrated by a Diverse Audience
Dec 29, 2008, 3:00 am“The backdrops are very unique. I have never seen computer generated imagery like that—very effective,”
Musician: 'Everything excellent, beautiful show'
Dec 28, 2008, 5:00 pm'The dance is beautiful, the cinematography, I like the photography, and the costumes.'
Dance Instructor Praises DPA Performers
Dec 28, 2008, 3:00 pm“I appreciate the beauty of the patterns, the detail; the dancers’ synchronization; their harmony is beautiful,”
CEO: 'Music and singing outstanding'
Dec 28, 2008, 1:00 pm'The show is excellent; it obviously has a lot of deep meaning for the Chinese people.'
'Good for the country and the world'
Dec 28, 2008, 12:00 pm"I think people are very good and just have to be told sometimes that if you live amongst good people, you would automatically become good. This is a good message for this country, and for the world."
'Magical performance has no comparison'
Dec 28, 2008, 11:00 amCarlos Newton an international advertiser was at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Dec. 27 to see the...
Three Siblings Amazed and Moved by DPA
Dec 28, 2008, 10:00 amMiss Nordquist said, “So for me this was an authentic look into Chinese culture—even the costumes looked very authentic.
Television Executive Returns to See Divine Performing Arts
Dec 28, 2008, 9:00 amMr. Friedman announced: “It was beautiful and the addition of the live orchestra this year made it even better than last year and I loved it last year.”
'It was a very emotional show'
Dec 28, 2008, 8:00 am“There was a lot of emotion,” Stephany said. “As a matter of fact there was one point at which I cried ... it was a very emotional show ... it made me laugh several times."
Professional Musician Grateful for Chance to See DPA Show
Dec 28, 2008, 2:00 amA U.S. Army Band clarinetist described the Divine Performing Arts show as "a wonderful performance."
Painter and Sculptor: ‘Oh, it’s beautiful, it’s just beautiful’
Dec 27, 2008, 7:00 pmJust then, his female friend, who came along during the interview, said she wanted to see it again the very next day.
Bank Manager Says: ‘Very, very interesting. Very, very different’
Dec 27, 2008, 7:00 pmMs. Damy said: “I find it very awesome. I am Mexican and I didn’t have very much knowledge of the culture of China, and now it gives me a different view of it.”
'Vision of peace, hope and truth'
Dec 27, 2008, 6:00 pm'They are very beautiful, and feminine and graceful.'
Financier says: 'Very Inspiring'
Dec 27, 2008, 5:00 pmThe Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company thrilled the audience in San Diego Civic Theater on Saturday evening, Dec. 27. One couple felt the performances both touched and inspired them.
'The grace of the women is just unbelievable'
Dec 27, 2008, 5:00 pmAmong one of the many visitors to this years Divine Performing Arts (DPA) show in San Diego was Cheri Cangelosi, who deals in real estate trading in the Rancho Santa Fe area near San Diego.
Grandmother Says 'How heavenly'
Dec 27, 2008, 11:00 amIn summing up, Mrs. Swier said: “It was like reading a story and each dance was like a chapter in that book."
'Something everyone should see'
Dec 27, 2008, 10:00 amDance teacher, "I think its just amazing ... Obviously they’ve had a lot of outstanding training and its remarkable.”
Former Deputy Mayor Impressed with Performance
Dec 27, 2008, 10:00 amDeputy mayor of San Deigo, Mr. Morrow, “I have seen shows from all cultures ... but I think this is about the best that I have seen."
Magazine Publisher Says DPA 'Creme de la Creme'
Dec 27, 2008, 10:00 am"I would say that this is one of the top shows. I would definitely recommend it to all my friends."
International Merchant: DPA Revives 'Tradition and Hope'
Dec 27, 2008, 10:00 amThe couple, among the returning audience, felt the performance became even better this year.
'It felt complete to me. It made me whole'
Dec 27, 2008, 10:00 amWhen asked about her favorite dance, Jean Saung, a second year art student majoring in jewelry design said: “Not only was the costume really well designed to go with the movements of the dancers, the colors were very well chosen."
Fashion Designer Finds DPA Costumes 'Perfect'
Dec 27, 2008, 10:00 am"Oh, it’s perfect! I love the flow of the gowns; it’s very fluid, and the girls move very well."
Dancer Says 'Bravo, bravo' to DPA
Dec 27, 2008, 9:00 am"Oh yes, the costumes for representing the different areas of China, and the people, and the attitude and belief system. It's well done, bravo, bravo.”
In San Diego, Divine Performing Arts Gets Commendations in Abundance
Dec 27, 2008, 6:00 amBefore the first show, the New York-based company was flooded with close to a dozen commendations, congratulations, and letters of support.
‘Colorful, exciting, intriguing’
Dec 27, 2008, 5:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts show offers many different types of entertainment in a single show.
NASA Scientist Appreciates Connection to Roots
Dec 27, 2008, 3:00 am"The appreciation of art is something that everybody can enjoy no matter what your training, profession, or background."
'Wisdom of the Chinese culture'
Dec 27, 2008, 3:00 amThe ancient Chinese believed their culture was a gift from the gods, and DPA brings that to life.
‘Inspiration, wisdom, and hope is the message’
Dec 27, 2008, 3:00 amMrs. Currie, who works in medical sales, was impressed with the music, too. “The music was perfect. The Chinese instruments I heard were great and well thought out. It is an unforgettable experience.
Traditional Chinese Culture Graces America’s First Coast
Dec 27, 2008, 2:00 amDivine Performing Arts enriched America’s First Coast on Friday with inspiring vocal soloists and its innovative vision of traditional ethnic, folk, and classical Chinese dance.
Attorney 'Happy DPA show comes to smaller cities'
Dec 27, 2008, 2:00 amAttorney Philip Buhler, his wife, and son were at the first performance of the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) show in Jacksonville on Dec. 26.
Simply Magnificent
Dec 27, 2008, 2:00 amMrs. Warner thought it was a beautiful performance with many appealing facets.
'Connecting With the culture'
Dec 27, 2008, 1:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts show again enchanted theatergoers in Florida.
'It will take you to new places inside of yourself'
Dec 27, 2008, 1:00 amIsabella agreed, saying, "The harmony brings you harmony inside of yourself."
San Diego Audience Brought to Tears by Performance
Dec 27, 2008, 1:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts show, Civic Theater in San Diego, Dec. 26, 2008.
International Audience Loves International Show
Dec 27, 2008, 1:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour appealed to an international audience at San Diego's Civic Theater.
Newspaper Publisher Impressed by DPA Performance
Dec 27, 2008, 1:00 amMs. Carmen was amazed with the level of artistry and history portrayed in the show.
We Hope Our Friends and Family Can Experience This Show.
Dec 27, 2008, 12:00 am‘We hope all the rest of our family and friends could come and experience it. A wonderful experience.”
Drum Rhythm Tells Story
Dec 26, 2008, 10:00 pmDivine Performing Arts (DPA) played their final performance in Florida at the Times Union Performing Arts Center in Jacksonville Dec. 26, and was applauded by all.
Jacksonville Audience Calls Divine Performing Arts ‘Enlightening,’ ‘Beautiful’
Dec 26, 2008, 10:00 pmDivine Performing Arts brought its unique show to the city of Jacksonville, Florida.
Dance Students: 'It was very theatrical and fun'
Dec 26, 2008, 8:00 pm"All the intricate detailing that they put into is really what makes it," Keriann said.
'We come back every year!'
Dec 26, 2008, 8:00 pm"We come back every year, and we’re excited to be here every time. It’s new, every time it’s new!" Mr. Snyder said.
'It's beautiful, just very beautiful'
Dec 26, 2008, 8:00 pm“I always wanted to come and see the show," Toi said. "When we heard it was coming to Jacksonville I said I wanted to come… I was looking forward to it… the website is very beautiful, when you look at it it makes you want to come.”
'Never, Never' Seen Anything like Divine Performing Arts
Dec 26, 2008, 7:00 pm"They came down so softly, you could hardly hear them hit the stage. It gave me goosebumps, it gave me goosebumps—very, very, very good."
Reverend and Wife Deeply Touched by Show
Dec 26, 2008, 6:00 pm"Very educational, very...just wonderful. The talent is just awesome ... and the colors, the performance, everything about it was wonderful," Mrs. Worley said.
'A reminder of how we truly are, in essence'
Dec 26, 2008, 5:00 pm"Through dance, through spirit, through reminder, through ease, through happiness, and I think all of that is incorporated in this moment, in this art, emotion. I go to another place when I’m watching. ... It’s beautiful."
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."
Doctor: ‘It almost seems like they’re not touching the ground’
Dec 23, 2008, 5:00 pmDiverse, international professional people came to see the Divine Performing Arts show in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
‘I cannot wait to tell my fellow Chinese about Divine Performing Arts!’
Dec 21, 2008, 8:00 pmAfter watching the Divine Performing Arts’ third show in Florida on Dec. 20, Chinese immigrant Wan Ling said she was eager to tell her family and friends in China about the show.
Mayor Praises Preservation of Chinese Cultural Traditions
Dec 21, 2008, 8:00 pmThe mayor of neighboring Lauderhill praises the DPA performance in Fort Lauderdale on December 20.
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.
Family of Artists Delighted by Divine Performing Arts in Florida
Dec 21, 2008, 5:00 amMrs. Placido also said: “I really love in the first part, the divine music, when they started up as the flower that blooms, that we saw in both ways, we saw in the scenic, and we saw in the dancers’ movement, that works with the music so well.”
Congressman Feels 'Very, Very Privileged' To See Show
Dec 21, 2008, 4:00 amCongressman calls Divine Performing Arts "not only esthetically extraordinary but it is also ethically very uplifting."
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 Divine Performing Arts Enchants With Cultural Treasures
Dec 21, 2008, 3:00 amSaturday’s Divine Performing Arts matinee on Dec. 20 included children of all ages and ethnicities. Many Westerners brought their adopted children who were born in Asian countries, often China.
'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.'
Theater Director Praises Show’s Energy and Balance
Dec 20, 2008, 10:00 pmTheater director Mr. Louis viewed the Fort Lauderdale Divine Performing Arts show through the lens of his professional experience. He gave the show highest marks in all aspects of musical theater.
Musician 'Blown Away' by DPA Tenor
Dec 20, 2008, 10:00 pmMr. Placido said, "This man is an incredible singer. Not only does he have incredible technique, he has a strong power to his voice, and a clean, even quality throughout the entire registry.
Professors Appreciate Inner Meanings
Dec 20, 2008, 10:00 pmDr. Wallis Tinnies, and her husband, also a Ph.D, enjoyed the Divine Performing Arts show at the Broward Performing Arts Center.
'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."
Opening Night in Ft. Lauderdale: A Valuable Field Trip for Sixth Graders
Dec 20, 2008, 4:00 pmA diverse crowd came out this balmy Friday evening in Fort Lauderdale to the Au-Rene Theater, just one of the lovely theaters of the prestigious Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
‘Profound pleasure’ for Parents and Children Both
Dec 20, 2008, 4:00 pmWayne and Cheryl liked the Divine Performing Arts Show so much last year that they returned to see the year's show.
Couple Calls Cultural Variety a ‘breath of fresh air’
Dec 20, 2008, 4:00 pmGeorge T. and his wife, Carmen, were thrilled by the different aspects of Chinese culture displayed in the DPA performance.
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.
Mayor’s Assistant: ‘Chinese Culture and History Explained in Show’
Dec 20, 2008, 1:00 amTrevor Zakov, Assistant to the Mayor of Coral Gables, enjoyed the cultural and historical tales told in this show.
Warm Reception for '2009 World Tour' in Ft. Lauderdale
Dec 20, 2008, 1:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour opened Dec. 19 at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
In Pictures: First Day of Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour—Ft. Lauderdale
Dec 20, 2008, 12:00 amDivine Performing Arts debut its 2009 World Tour on Dec. 19 in Ft. Lauderdale in Florida, Atlanta in Georgia, and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
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.
Divine Performing Arts Arrives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Dec 19, 2008, 1:00 amThe Divine Performing Arts Touring Company arrived in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Dec. 18, via New York.
'You can recommend this to any walk of life' Says Retired Navy Officer
Dec 18, 2008, 7:00 am“I liked the dancing and the expression they have for the story.”
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.
