Taiwan: Cartoonist Mr. Liu Xingqin: I Could Easily Watch the Show for Several Days

On March 21st, 2009, the Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company held their 3rd show at the Performing Arts Hall in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Similar to the previous two shows, this one was also a full house. There were no vacant seats and it was hard to get a ticket.

Well-known Taiwanese cartoonist and inventor Mr. Liu Xingqin and his wife went to watch the Shen Yun show. He highly praised the show and said it thoroughly expressed the essence and deeper meaning of traditional Chinese culture. The show is rich in content and contains deeper meaning. He felt very touched. Mr. Liu Xingqin said, "I wish I could keep watching the show. I could easily watch the show for several days. I do not want to leave."

Mr. Liu Xingqin, who is 76 years old, is a well-known cartoonist in Taiwan. His life is full of drama and legend. He is the only cartoonist who met and got approval from four presidents in Taiwan. Current president Ma Yingjiu issued a tribute to him as a cartoonist, honoring him with the "Kejia Lifelong Contribution Award." His masterpieces include "Ah-San and Big Auntie," "Robot with Qin," etc. Many people who were born in the 50's and 60's grew up reading his cartoons. Mr. Liu broke many world records in the cartoon world and nobody can compare with him. At the same time, Mr. Liu is also a great inventor. He has over 138 patents in education and daily necessities, such as "Stretching Cover for Leak-proof Umbrella," "Pencil with Eraser," etc. He has more patents and awards than any other Taiwanese inventor.

Vividly Displays the Essence of Divine Culture

Mr. Liu Xingqin's achievements have brought him numerous awards, including cartoon awards, art awards, Geneva International Invention Silver and Bronze awards, Top Quality Award at New York World Invention Expo, and Life-time Cartoon Gold Medal, etc. He also obtained an honorary PhD. title from the United University in the US and approval from five presidents.

On March 21st, after Mr. Liu watched the Shen Yun show at noon, he highly praised the show, "Today I am very lucky to have seen the Shen Yun show. I would regret it for the rest of my life if I had not come to watch this show. Thank you! Thank you!"

Mr. Liu had been longing to watch the show. He was so excited that he could not sleep well for several nights before the show. He liked the show so much that he said the dance was superb. Although the programmes were not very long, each vividly displayed the essence of traditional ancient Chinese culture. The content of the show is rich and meaningful. Mr. Liu said, "That's why I am very excited and very happy that today I came to watch this show."

Mr. Liu Xingqin highly praised the smooth and natural arrangement of the show. He could feel the essence of traditional Chinese culture from each program and the performers' dance movements. He was most impressed by programmes such as "Dance of the Yi," "Dance of the Snow-Capped Mountain," and "The Monkey King Triumphs." He also highly praised the rich content of the show as beautiful and touching, especially with the perfect combination of the high-tech 3D backdrops and the dancers' movements. He continued, "I was touched by every programme from the very beginning. The backdrop, modern technology and ancient dance combine to present an unexpected result."

The Shen Yun Show Inspires Creation of Art Work

The program "Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution" describes Falun Gong practitioners in China who are suffering brutal persecution, yet still hold firmly to their belief. This programme addresses how a life is finally upgraded to eternity and returns to the divine world. It touched Mr. and Mrs. Liu, and they both shed tears during this programme. He commented that the entire show was delivering the message of "Truth-Compassion-Forbearance." Especially the last programme "Knowing the True Picture Offers Ultimate Hope" which tells of the existence of divine beings and brings forth people's benevolent side.

Mr. Liu Xingqin said, "The programme 'Miraculous Exhibit' is very interesting. The young man (who had a broken arm) learned the exercises and suddenly realised that his arm had recovered. That's very moving. Excellent!"

The programme "Monk Jigong Abducts the Bride" tells a story about Jigong using his wisdom to save villagers and avoid the disaster of being buried by a collapsing mountain. Mr. Liu Xingqin thought the content was designed very well. After all those scenes, nobody expected that it would have such a turn-around. He said, "This can inspire scientific imagination and creation. It's worth encouraging. This show is worth watching again and again. We should have more programmes like this, because they are inspiring and encouraging and they promote the spirit of love. It's really very precious."

Excellent Art Show. I Want to Keep Watching It

Mrs. Liu, who was sitting next to Mr. Liu, said, "It's a wonderful show! I feel that it is a perfect manifestation to see traditional Chinese dance and music combined. Today, I enjoyed a very nice art show." She expressed her appreciation for the Shen Yun show.

"I am very happy!" Mr. Liu Xingqin was very excited and touched by the Shen Yun show, "I am in a good mood! I haven't felt so relaxed for a long time. Today, not only I was relaxed, I also learned a lot of new things and felt inspiration. I think it will help with my own art." He continued, "I could easily watch a show like this for a few days. I don't want to leave. I am glad that I came. Otherwise, I would regret it for the rest of my life."