“I’m overwhelmed by all the color and pageantry. ... I think it’s amazing, the combination of dance skill coupled with the acrobatics and gymnastics, ability to move so gracefully. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how beautiful the music is.”

“It [the music] touches my emotions—it felt very happy and joyous. It’s also very sad.”

“The breadth of how large China is and how many different cultures exist in harmony to create one mosaic of Chinese people.”

“[The performance] provides a sense of energy. Lots of energy, ... at the same time, surprisingly, there’s a lot of humor.”