SEOUL, South Korea—While preparing for a very large-scale Korean historical drama “Gao Xianzhi,” well-known actress An-Su Jeong and her fellow production team staff attended the Feb. 7 Divine Performing Arts (DPA) show at the Universal Arts Center in Seoul.
Ms. Jeong described her thoughts about the show. “This is the first time that I have ever appreciated this kind of orthodox cultural performance. The innovative content and the unique stage design are attractive, and I even lost the sense of time!”
Ms. Jeong has played major characters in dramas such as “The Bathhouse Men.” This was the first time she has watched DPA. She feels that the show will bring people a sense of harmony and truth because of the rich content from 5,000 years of Chinese history.
Regarding the visual aspects of the show, she said: “Through the use of the animated background screen, there is always a feeling of goodness in the atmosphere. The fairies who flew out of the background wore very colorful clothing, and it is awe-inspiring how they flew gently onto the stage. The background also provides the translated lyrics, which helps the audience understand the meaning of the songs. I have never seen anything like this.”
DPA is not only a collection of performances of traditional Chinese folk dance, but also historical figures and stories from Chinese classical mythology come alive on stage. Ms. Jeong added: “It is very pleasing to watch the familiar story of the Journey to the West. I have drawn new knowledge from DPA’s dance representation of this famous story.”
Ms. Jeong, like many Koreans, believe in gods because of the impact of Confucian thought. She said, “Overall, DPA’s presentation of the 5,000 years of Chinese history through stage show, displays a culture that believes in gods. I have tremendous respect for this feat. I have my own beliefs, and even for those who do not believe in anything, after watching the performance, they will also have a newfound respect for gods.”
Ms. Jeong said she would see the DPA show again next year if the company returned to Seoul, and she would introduce it to her friends and family so that they could also watch it.
For more information please visit DivinePerformingArts.org
Ms. Jeong described her thoughts about the show. “This is the first time that I have ever appreciated this kind of orthodox cultural performance. The innovative content and the unique stage design are attractive, and I even lost the sense of time!”
Ms. Jeong has played major characters in dramas such as “The Bathhouse Men.” This was the first time she has watched DPA. She feels that the show will bring people a sense of harmony and truth because of the rich content from 5,000 years of Chinese history.
Regarding the visual aspects of the show, she said: “Through the use of the animated background screen, there is always a feeling of goodness in the atmosphere. The fairies who flew out of the background wore very colorful clothing, and it is awe-inspiring how they flew gently onto the stage. The background also provides the translated lyrics, which helps the audience understand the meaning of the songs. I have never seen anything like this.”
DPA is not only a collection of performances of traditional Chinese folk dance, but also historical figures and stories from Chinese classical mythology come alive on stage. Ms. Jeong added: “It is very pleasing to watch the familiar story of the Journey to the West. I have drawn new knowledge from DPA’s dance representation of this famous story.”
Ms. Jeong, like many Koreans, believe in gods because of the impact of Confucian thought. She said, “Overall, DPA’s presentation of the 5,000 years of Chinese history through stage show, displays a culture that believes in gods. I have tremendous respect for this feat. I have my own beliefs, and even for those who do not believe in anything, after watching the performance, they will also have a newfound respect for gods.”
Ms. Jeong said she would see the DPA show again next year if the company returned to Seoul, and she would introduce it to her friends and family so that they could also watch it.
For more information please visit DivinePerformingArts.org
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