HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Inspired by the spirit of an ancient culture, the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) debuted center stage at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall in Huntsville on Feb. 6.
In the audience was an artist, Mr. Hong, who owns a computer business. Ten years ago he emigrated from China to the United States.
Mr. Hong enjoyed the show based on China’s 5,000-year-old history, “it’s great—great dance, great music, beautiful,” he said.
DPA artists are committed to rediscover and renew humanity’s true, rightful cultural heritage, eroded in China under the influence of communism.
The lavish performance, featuring world-class artists in exquisite costumes, stunning high-tech backdrops of majestic scenery, and thunderous drumming scenes complement dramatic ancient legends of heroism and stories of courage in modern day China.
‘There was a lot of energy and excitement’
Also in the audience was a director of sales and marketing for a major hotel chain, Ms. Liuzzo.
“The show was really awesome. It was my first one I’ve been to. There was a lot of energy and excitement. I really enjoyed learning about the culture and the history and traditions of China,” she said. “And also the graphics, choreography, background, backdrops—it was just so much energy.”
Ms. Liuzzo said she could hardly wait for intermission to be over to see what was coming up next.
“I really enjoyed the drums, the show that was of the north of China, with the flags, and I also liked the flower—where the costumes were in white and pink. I think the flower was in Buddha’s hand and then they zoomed in, I really enjoyed that. And at the end how the yellow was … you know, how the flags were attached to their costumes … really liked that as well.”
Story-based dances are a trademark of the DPA. Spectacular visuals transport viewers from one scene to the next. Groundbreaking music seamlessly combines the best of East and West, giving each dance its own authentic stamp, from the Himalayas, across the Mongolian plains, to the Yi people of southern China.
“Everything was really great. The costumes were just magnificent, the colors. And the energy from the performers. They didn’t have a whole lot of a break, because they were probably in the back changing costumes in between their performance, so they did a really great job. Made it look really easy, and I also enjoyed the interaction. I learned how to say hello, is it “ni hao”. I enjoyed that too.”
An integral part is the introduction from the announcers of each segment who interact with audiences by teaching simple Chinese phrases, ni hao, a greeting meaning “How are you?”
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of the Divine Performing Arts International Tour.
For more information, please see divineperformingarts.org
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