(Clearwisdom.net) The three Divine Performing Arts groups, (Divine Performing Arts New York Company, Divine Performing Arts Touring Company, Divine Performing Arts International Company) are now presenting shows in various places for the purpose of restoring art to its traditional form. Through the unique three-dimensional backdrops, combined eastern-western music, masterful choreography, and dazzlingly colorful costumes, DPA is expressing the traditional Chinese culture and its inner meaning. Its work is highly appreciated by people from all walks of life.
What is traditional Chinese culture? Both eastern and western audience members gave the same answer to reporters after they saw the Divine Performing Arts shows. That is, they believe the DPA shows truly represent the traditional Chinese arts.
During an interview, Ms. Yin, a professional consultant, said, "In the past I watched the art shows from China every year. About eight years ago I stopped doing that because those shows were not up to standard. I have a friend who is a lawyer. He shares my view about those shows. After I saw the Divine Performing Arts shows, I really felt that these shows were worthwhile."
About Chinese culture, Ms. Yin said, "Most people are puzzled about what Chinese culture is. The shows presented by DPA are the real Chinese culture. That is why they are so valuable."
Actually, in early 2008 the city council of Chicago and mayor passed a resolution to congratulate DPA which stated, "The Chinese communist cultural revolution destroyed kindness, honesty, courtesy, righteousness and other traditional moral concepts. However, by using fairy tales and fables, DPA has brought back the orthodox Chinese culture unaffected by the communists. They have asked world-class artists from all over the world to give their performance together. That is why we want to sincerely wish the DPA tour a great success."
The above resolution makes clear that it was the rule of communism that destroyed kindness, righteousness, manners, knowledge and trustworthiness, which have been traditional Chinese moral concepts for the last five thousand years. DPA is using the shows as a way to bring back this valuable, lost artistic and cultural heritage. A software engineer, Ms. Zhao said, "I did not anticipate that the shows would be so gracefully and beautifully done. They are a step ahead of their time."
Simultaneously, more western audience are feeling the same way. Professor Tebbedo, who does concurrent translation, said, "I just want to make one point: Please do come see it! This program is truly moving to me. It is really a very different type of show. "
A psychologist, Mr. Lavoll said, "These shows cover many aspects of Chinese culture which were destroyed by the Chinese communist cultural revolution. Some teachers were persecuted. I think these shows can bring back their lost culture."
Tom, a businessman, said, "I liked that persecution scene. From a cultural standpoint it indicated both the attitude of the current Chinese government and those who want to bring back the traditional Chinese culture. I think the shows are great. Please persist in doing them. This is how to spread traditional Chinese culture as well as bring it back."
