DAEGU,South Korea—Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company has traveled to the other side of the globe with the launch of its first Asian leg show for 2009 in Daegu, the fourth largest city in Korea and the host of 2002 World Cup.
At the Suseong Artpia, one of the five large theaters in the city, on January 30, Korean audience members were thrilled by the Chinese culture and couture—which has had a strong connection with that of Korea for a long, long time, especially during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Among the audience were also some Chinese, who were completely enthralled.
Ms. Luo and Ms. Guan were both married in Korea. Together, they came for the evening show, which Ms. Luo found it to be a “big surprise."
“I heard that DPA has astounded the world. This is our Chinese traditional art, so I specially came. However, I never expected the show to give me such a big surprise. The backdrop is absolutely beautiful and stunning. I feel like I have been absorbed into a fairyland along with the stories,” said Ms. Luo.
“I don’t know why, but after I watched the performance, I found I was totally astonished. I couldn’t hold back my tears. I have never seen such a show in mainland China. It is hard to believe that Chinese traditional culture can become this popular overseas.”
Ms. Luo said that the beauty of the show is indescribable with words. She thought every single program was really splendid.
“I liked all of them,” she said.
Another Chinese wife to a Korean man, Ms. Zhang, enjoyed her third time watching the show within the two years that she has been in Korea. She was happy that she and her family had spent a wonderful night, at the show, together.
“It’s pretty fine; it’s pretty fine,” said Ms. Zhang who attended with her husband.
As a lady of Northeast China, she carries the typical personality of openness and directness of the people there. It’s no surprise that her favorite program is the Mongolian Chopsticks, a dance depicting the vivacity of the Mongolian women when they welcome guests.
She said that she was also dazzled by the costumes and colors.
“Can you ever see such show in mainland China nowadays? You absolutely can’t,” she said.
She said that she feels quite fortunate to have married and lived in Korea. Her husband has taken her to the DPA show every year. Not only does she hope that her family can see the show, but also more Chinese people.
In the past six decades, China has been under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party. During these decades, many Chinese traditional values and culture have been denounced, especially during the Great Cultural Revolution. The guiding mission of Divine Performing Arts is to rediscover and renew humanity’s true, rightful cultural heritage.
Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour will continue with four more shows at this venue.
Please see DivinePerformingArts.org for more information.