Daoist Master: An Important Cultural Exchange

Master Shen was insistent that one does not need to be a Daoist master to understand the show, despite its rich content. (The Epoch Times)

NEW YORK—“It is very good to let people understand this country and its 5000 years of culture which is still very popular in the Western world,” explained Master Shen about China.
 
Master Shen, originally from Taiwan, had just experienced the Chinese New Year Splendor by New York’s Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company at the Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn. Currently the largest Chinese performing tour on the globe, this year the show will reach audiences in over 70 cities worldwide.

“This is a way to give Westerners a picture; a way to deeply understand the picture of the Dao, which is related to the natural way. It’s a very, very good connection,” he continued.

The mission of DPA International Company is to bring about a revival of China’s ancient heritage—something you can’t experience in China nowadays, Master Shen pointed out. “They were talking about the divine country and that has meaning ... The 5000 years were totally different from the communists that control right now. It’s the time to let people all over the world understand the Dao, which can spread over the world.“ In ancient times, China was often referred to as ”Shen Zhou“, meaning ”Divine land", as it was believed their ancient culture was bestowed upon them by gods.

Master Shen was insistent that one does not need to be a Daoist master to understand the show, despite its rich content. With a high-definition electronic backdrop, the show was ”so easy to pick up,“ he said. ”People can easily understand this country ... This is very meaningful to let Westerners understand. It’s a very, very good show.”

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