World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Freelance Writer: "The principal dancers were just amazing, dance after dance after dance!"
2009-02-18Divine Performing Arts (DPA) performed its second Chinese New Year Spectacular at The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on February 11th, 2009. Those in attendance enjoyed an unforgettable evening of high-energy dance, music, costumes, and choreography. -
Feedback from Mainland China: Divine Performing Arts Brings Hope to the Chinese People
2009-02-17The Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour show has been made into CDs in Mainland China so that Chinese people can have the opportunity to see the show. Below is some of the feedback received from China. -
United States: Chinese People Touched by DPA Show in Washington, DC
2009-02-16Upon its conclusion, the first of six Divine Performing Arts (DPA) shows at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC received long-lasting applause. Chinese from mainland China were among the audience, and were touched by the performance and felt proud of the display of traditional Chinese culture. -
United States: Divine Performing Arts DVD Seen in China: "It Is More Than Perfect"
2009-02-15After watching the 2009 DPA Chinese Spectacular DVD three times, an Asian financial manager for a foreign company in China said, "It is wonderful! The choreography of the women is graceful and exquisite. They appear light as a feather. I feel like I can lift them with my palm. The men's choreography is powerful and masterful. It is a manly display of traditional heroes in China." -
United States: The Scenery Is Like the Whole Universe Displayed Before Us
2009-02-15Mr. Charles Pachter, a Canadian sculptor, painter and architect, who is well known for his work. This was his second time attending the DPA show. He was very interested in the transitions of the characters from the stage to CGI, which showed people rising to the heavens. "It was so beautiful when used with ancient tales. It was perfect, " said Mr. Pachter. -
United States:: Falun Gong Practitioners Bring New Year Blessings to San Jose Residents
2009-02-14On February 8th, 2009, Falun Gong practitioners in the San Francisco Bay Area were invited to take part in the annual Vietnamese New Year parade and present the beauty of Falun Dafa to San Jose residents. The enthusiastic audience gave practitioners warm rounds of applause and cheers. -
Canada: Introducing Falun Gong at the Annual Wellness Show in Vancouver
2009-02-13The 17th Annual Wellness Show was held at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre February 6th-8th, 2009, in Vancouver. Practitioners of Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, set up a booth at the exhibition hall to introduce Falun Gong and raise awareness about the persecution in China. -
Korea: The Divine Performing Arts Shows Conclude Successfully in Seoul
2009-02-12On February 8th, the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company held the last Chinese New Year Splendor in Seoul. The audience warmly welcomed the show, and bid farewell to the DPA at the end with extended enthusiastic applause. -
Epoch Times: Buddhist Portrait Painter says, DPA Leads People 'toward a realm that everyone dreams of'
2009-02-12SEOUL, South Korea - The success of the final performance of the Divine Performing Arts International Company (DPA) at the Universal Arts Centre in Seoul on February 8th brought its tour of South Korea to a beautiful conclusion. -
United States: St. Louis Sales Executive says, "I Loved It! I Loved the Costumes, the Colours, I Loved the Culture"
2009-02-11Divine Performing Arts (DPA) and the Divine Performing Arts Orchestra presented its first show in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Touhill Performing Arts Centre on February 6th, 2009. The audience was both enthralled and delighted by the consummate beauty and purity of the show. -
Malaysia: Promoting the Fa in Malacca
2009-02-10Malacca is a well-known tourist town, and local Falun Gong practitioners often hold activities at its tourist spots to clarify the truth. According to some tourist guides, the practitioners' group exercises and truth-clarifying booths have become part of the scene. -
United States: Practitioners Showcase Beauty of Falun Dafa at Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco
2009-02-10On February 7th, practitioners in San Francisco Bay participated in the Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown to showcase the beauty of Falun Dafa. The parade started at 11 a.m., setting off from Washington Park and going through Chinatown. -
Korea: DPA Show in Seoul, Korea Touches Art Professionals
2009-02-09On February 4th, 2009, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) staged its first of six shows at the Universal Arts Center in Seoul, Korea after a court ruled in favour of the hosting organisation. The Chinese Embassy exerted pressure on the theatre to cancel the show. However, the show went ahead and many professionals in arts and culture came to watch the DPA show and were impressed. Some asked for tickets for the shows on the following days. -
United States: Professional Musician Praises DPA Performers 'Top Professionals'
2009-02-09On February 6th, 2009, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) New York Company staged its first show at the Touhill Performing Arts Centre in St. Louis, Missouri. A well-known professional musician brought his family to see the show after hearing that a live orchestra would accompany the dancing on stage. -
Taiwan: Divine Land Marching Band Performs at Kaohsiung Lantern Festival
2009-02-07On February 1st, the Divine Land Marching Band, consisting entirely of Falun Gong practitioners, was invited to perform at the 2009 Lantern Festival in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The Lantern Festival is the most important local event in Kaohsiung.