“I learned about the beauty of the culture and the history, the longevity of the history. [I] certainly felt a deeper appreciation for the fact ... that the people in China are not free to express their beliefs. That’s very sad for me. But that there is a resurgence in the beauty and an appreciation for the culture.”

“What I love is that there is a celebration of all faiths.”

“I think there is a divinity in the performance. It’s shown here that there is a strong connection of life and faith, and heaven, and bringing heaven to earth. I love that.”

“I love that there is also a celebration of morality and truth and beauty.”