PASADENA, Calif.—Ushering in New Year’s Eve, enthusiastic crowds filled the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the second night of the Divine Performing Arts Chinese New Year Spectacular, conveying, with a live orchestra, the pure beauty and the elegance of authentic Chinese arts.
Brian, a software engineer who lived in China, was pleased to share this show with his girlfriend, Jine, from Shanghai.
Jine, with a heavy Chinese accent, as she has only been in the States for two and a half years, explained that she could recognize the true quality of the Divine Performing Arts because she had studied classical dancing in China when she was a child.
The performance that made the biggest impression on Jine was The Udumbara’s Bloom about a special flower that blossoms once every 3,000 years. She said it was “very creative“ and “organized.” She especially enjoyed how the women, using their bodies, created the shape of the flowers.
Brian, on the other hand, was most taken by the use of technology in the multimedia production.
“I liked how it integrated the projection with real life performers. It was very impressive.”
Brian, a software engineer who lived in China, was pleased to share this show with his girlfriend, Jine, from Shanghai.
Jine, with a heavy Chinese accent, as she has only been in the States for two and a half years, explained that she could recognize the true quality of the Divine Performing Arts because she had studied classical dancing in China when she was a child.
The performance that made the biggest impression on Jine was The Udumbara’s Bloom about a special flower that blossoms once every 3,000 years. She said it was “very creative“ and “organized.” She especially enjoyed how the women, using their bodies, created the shape of the flowers.
Brian, on the other hand, was most taken by the use of technology in the multimedia production.
“I liked how it integrated the projection with real life performers. It was very impressive.”
Traditional Chinese Culture Relived
Vincent, a successful local businessman, was pleased to watch the performance with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law. When asked about the show, he nodded and smiled in enjoyment.
“I like the coordination of the dancers. This show is very good.”
Growing up, Vincent learned about Chinese culture and history, so he was delighted to watch The Poet’s Vision, a performance about China’s most celebrated poet, Li Bai, who lived during the Tang Dynasty.
“I really liked watching Li Bai.”
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