PURCHASE, N. Y.—The Chinese New Year Splendor graced the Performing Arts Center at the State University of New York at Purchase on Jan. 23. The Performing Arts Center, a four-theater complex at SUNY-Purchase, is the major professional, nonprofit arts presenter in the southeastern New York-southwestern Connecticut region. The events the college hosts bring more than 200,000 audience members to the center each year.
Mr. Plotkin, a school administrator, brought students to learn about the true ancient culture, myths and legends of China. The company creates and performs works that center upon the true, divinely bestowed culture of humankind, and seeks to provide an experience of consummate beauty and goodness.
This was the first time Mr. Plotkin had brought any students to any Chinese show. His school has added a Chinese program to its curriculum. The trip to watch the performance supported the learning goals of that program.
“I found the show very enjoyable,” Mr. Plotkin said. “The kids ... they really enjoyed it. It also gave the kids a unique perspective on Chinese dance and culture. It supported some of our academic things we do at the school, a main component of the curriculum is culture.” The students saw what makes Chinese music and dance unique.
One of the Chinese legends the students saw included the dance The Monkey King Triumphs. This seemingly lighthearted story has deeper lessons. The Monkey King is a beloved character in Chinese history. He springs to life in this adaptation of a scene from the 16th century novel Journey to the West. The storyline reflects the melding of the magical, moral, and mundane so common in the traditional Chinese novel.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of the Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour. Please see DivinePerformingArts.org for more information.
Mr. Plotkin, a school administrator, brought students to learn about the true ancient culture, myths and legends of China. The company creates and performs works that center upon the true, divinely bestowed culture of humankind, and seeks to provide an experience of consummate beauty and goodness.
This was the first time Mr. Plotkin had brought any students to any Chinese show. His school has added a Chinese program to its curriculum. The trip to watch the performance supported the learning goals of that program.
“I found the show very enjoyable,” Mr. Plotkin said. “The kids ... they really enjoyed it. It also gave the kids a unique perspective on Chinese dance and culture. It supported some of our academic things we do at the school, a main component of the curriculum is culture.” The students saw what makes Chinese music and dance unique.
One of the Chinese legends the students saw included the dance The Monkey King Triumphs. This seemingly lighthearted story has deeper lessons. The Monkey King is a beloved character in Chinese history. He springs to life in this adaptation of a scene from the 16th century novel Journey to the West. The storyline reflects the melding of the magical, moral, and mundane so common in the traditional Chinese novel.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of the Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour. Please see DivinePerformingArts.org for more information.
