United States: Show Conveys a Good Message in Los Angeles

On January 19th, Divine Performing Arts continued their presentation of the Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. When interviewed, many Asian audience members said that the show was very good and it conveyed a good message.

The audience at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles

Julie King, originally from Hong Kong, has lived in the United States for over 20 years. She said that the choreography, music, backdrop design, and the costumes were all very beautiful. She was in particular moved by the dances that depicted the steadfast faith of Falun Gong practitioners despite the brutal persecution. She said, "Falun Gong is very good. The Chinese Communist Party should not persecute them."

"The show is truly good. It can help youngsters learn about traditional Chinese culture," she added.

Mrs. Chen said that the show was very good

When asked about the show, Mrs. Chen said: "Good, very good...everything was good." Her husband added that his favourite piece was "The Lady of the Moon," as this legend was a familiar one dear to his heart. "With the high-tech backdrop design, the legend was well presented. Excellent!" said Mr. Chen. "It is very good to show our delicate and beautiful Chinese dance to Westerners."

Ms. Kamdwan Krasaeyan originally came from Thailand. She said that she had seen DVDs of shows from previous years, but watching it in a theatre was a completely different experience. "I loved the music, the songs, and the dazzling costumes. The themes presented were very worthwhile, and the Mongolian Bowl Dance was just beautiful."

Ms. Krasaeyan noticed that there was a dance that depicted the suffering of Falun Gong practitioners in communist China. "'Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance' is very good, and the Chinese Communist Party should not persecute those practitioners. It should not have happened."

There was also a piece that depicted two hoodlums who were saved because of their sincere reverence for Buddha, portraying the principle that goodness will be rewarded and evil will meet with karmic retribution.

"We are Buddhists. It is true that people that do good deeds will be protected by Buddha." She observed.