“It was very enjoyable. The variety was very interesting. I am especially glad to see the acknowledgment of other ethnic groups in China. ... I especially enjoyed the Hmong dance and the Mongolian chopstick dance—it was very charming and very refreshing.”

“The performance on the Chinese violin, the two-string violin [erhu], was very impressive. The range of tunes you can get from just two strings.”

“All of all, it was quite educational and very enjoyable.”

“I especially appreciated the transcendental aspect ... .”