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United States: New York Theatergoer says "The truth is sometimes very harsh, but I liked it very much"
2008-02-20Like the resounding "Victory Drums," the Chinese New Year Splendor shed new light on classical Chinese culture and ushered in the New Year with invigorating energy. The performances not only dazzled the senses but also provoked thought and reconnected people with their inner selves. -
United States: English Professor says that the Divine Performing Arts Performance Is Very Educational
2008-02-19Ms. Saundra Colon, an English professor from the Queens Campus of St. John's University, and over thirty students came to Radio City Music Hall in New York City to watch Divine Performing Arts' Chinese New Year Splendour. She hoped to understand more about the cultural background of China. -
Taiwan: Mayor of Tainan City says the Divine Performing Arts Show Filled With Magnificence and Innovation
2008-02-19The Divine Performing Arts (DPA) will tour Taiwan, presenting 22 shows during the period from February 29th to March 20th, 2008. The premiere will be held at the Tainan Municipal Cultural Centre. Having watched the Holiday Wonders show presented by the DPA in New York, Tainan City Mayor Hsu Tain-Tsair praised the show as being filled with magnificence and innovation. -
Taiwan: The Ninth Falun Dafa Camp for Young Practitioners Held at Chung Chong University
2008-02-18From February 1st to 3rd, 2008, the ninth Falun Dafa Camp for Young Practitioners was held at Chung Gong University in Tainan. Young practitioners from middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities gathered to study the Fa together, practise the exercises and share their experiences in the cultivation process. -
United States: Falun Dafa Practitioners Welcomed in Little Saigon New Year Parade in California
2008-02-18The sponsor of the parade was the Vietnamese Heritage and Cultural Foundation of America. Thirty-nine groups, including elected officials of different ethnicities, the mayor, veterans, schools and religious organisations participated in the parade. Two local TV stations broadcast the parade live. It was reported that the parade attracted several hundred thousand spectators. -
United States: Spectators Pleased by the Falun Gong Contingent at the Annual Vietnamese New Year Parade in San Jose
2008-02-17Ms. Zhang said that more Chinese people are learning that Falun Gong is righteous, that people are awakening, and that more and more people are opposing the persecution and quitting the CCP and its affiliated organisations. -
United States: "I Have to Tell My Friends to Take Their Children to See This Splendid Show"
2008-02-16Ms. Zhu said that each performance was so positive and upright. She was particularly impressed by the singers. She believed that the show highlights the most precious part of Chinese culture, and that it is a valuable opportunity for her daughter to see true Chinese culture. She asked the receptionist whether there would be another show next year and how to get information about it. -
United States: Airline Pilot says "It Was the Most Beautiful Show I Have Ever Seen!"
2008-02-16"Some of the dancing is similar to Korean dancing," explained Ms. Lee, who is from Korea. She understood the Chinese stories because, "I am very interested in them, especially those from the Tang Dynasty. I enjoyed it very much!" -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Invited to Participate in a Hallmark Company Chinese New Year Celebration in Kansas City
2008-02-15At the noon on February 8th, 2008, over a hundred employees from the Hallmark Company held a Chinese New Year celebration at the company's large meeting hall in downtown Kansas City. -
Australia: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Chinese New Year Parade in Sydney
2008-02-14On February 10th, the Sydney city government held a series of activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year in downtown Sydney. It was the 12th Chinese New Year celebration held by the city government. Local Falun Gong practitioners participated in the New Year parade. -
United States: New Jersey Audience Member: New York Times Article "Extremely Misleading"
2008-02-14Susanne English from Summerlet, New Jersey brought her three children to attend the Chinese New Year Splendor. After watching the performance, they expressed their displeasure with the New York Times article. -
United States: New York Violinist says Culture Transcends the Politics
2008-02-13Bob, a book indexer, praised the performers' headdresses, which he said were "particularly beautiful." He said, "It took me a while to realise that the scenery design was LCD, because it was so bright and beautiful." -
United States: Teacher from Brooklyn Notes the Values of Persistence and Endurance Seen in the Splendour
2008-02-12Ms. Yizar liked the story about Chang E most ("Lady of the Moon"). She said, "I liked this story very much. It touched my heart because I believe the Moon represents women, like the stories and legends about the Moon I heard when I was very young. It is a beautiful story." -
United States: Broadway Singer and Actress says the Show Was Very Entertaining
2008-02-12Mr. Malianga told the reporter that prior to the Splendor, all that he had seen of Chinese culture was Chinese martial arts. He appreciated seeing more of the culture and Chinese history this evening. He also thought the show's hosts introducing the story behind each dance piece was entertaining and helpful. He enjoyed the whole production very much. -
United States: New York Chinese lady says "The Best Gift for the Chinese New Year"
2008-02-11The Divine Performing Arts performed the sixth show of the Chinese New Year Splendor at Radio City Music Hall in New York on the evening of February 3rd, 2008. They received rave reviews from the audience.