"This Evening's Show is Priceless!"

At 10:15 p.m. on January 31st, 2008, the second Chinese New Year Splendor show concluded at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The theater was filled with a happy atmosphere. A reporter found Mr. John Kung's family in the front row, with excitement and satisfaction written all over their faces.

Mr. John Kung's family

This is a typical east meets west family. Mr. Kung is from the Orient. When the reporter asked him where is he was from, he answered, "I am from Shanghai." Mr. Kung came to America thirty years ago, and now works for the New York State Government. His wife (Diana Kung) is Caucasian and does volunteer work with her church. Their daughter is 18 years old, a college student. Mrs. Kung told the reporter that they attended the Holiday Wonders show at the Beacon Theatre last Christmas season, and decided to see the Chinese New Year Splendor after experiencing that gorgeous performance.

When asked how they felt about the Splendor show, they answered unanimously in Chinese, "Very good! Very good!" Mr. Kung laughed and said, "We are very proud to be Chinese! The show has depicted true Chinese history and culture. It is very inspiring!

Mrs. Kung added seriously, "This is a very valuable evening show. No, it's a priceless evening show! It is influencing and helping the whole world now."

Mr. Kung said that his favorite part was the stories behind the dances as well as the profound songs, as the meanings were more important than the form they took. He said, "I love the three values Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. If people could just practice and follow those characters, all of the world's problems would be solved!"

When asked what the social impact of this show was, Mr. Kung turned to his daughter. She thought for a moment and said, "I think this show is awakening society's conscience and calling for people to pay attention to what is happening in mainland China. I read some flyers that the Falun Gong practitioners passed away due to the persecution, and the unspeakable brutality is a shame to humankind!"

Mr. Kung then continued, "The two programs about the persecution of Falun Gong were very moving! I think many people still don't know anything about this persecution. This show is doing a great job. They are totally credible as well because I know the Communist Party never emphasized justice, ethics, or belief in a higher being. This show is a great way of helping others to think differently!