February 5, 2009
(Clearwisdom.net) On February 4, 2009, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company staged its first of six shows at the famed Universal Arts Center in Seoul, South Korea. The audience enjoyed and highly commended the show.
Audience acclaims the DPA show
This is the third year DPA has performed in Korea. From January 31 to February 3, the DPA staged five shows in Dague, Korea, for more than five thousand spectators.
Audience members were moved to tears
Similar to last year, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) displayed its fear of the DPA show. The Chinese Embassy pressured the performance venue to cancel the contract, threatening that it would not issue visas to the theater corporation and that its business interests in China would be affected, too.
On February 3, a court ruled in favor of the hosting organization, and the CCP's interference failed. DPA was able to perform for the third year in Seoul.
Indian Ambassador in Korea: DPA delivers a sacred message
Indian Ambassador Skand R. Tayal and his wife, Kusum, commended the show with smiles on their faces. Mr. Tayal said, "The whole show delivers a sacred and spiritual message. It is a magnificent and splendid show. The show integrates visual art, music, and dancing. It is beautiful. I believe that everyone will like it."
Indian Ambassador Skand R. Tayal
Mr. Tayal commented that Indian culture has a relationship with Chinese culture. He was impressed with the show. He especially mentioned the program "The Monkey King Triumphs."
In this program, the Monkey King protected Monk Tang as he obtained Buddhist scriptures in the far west. They suffered many tribulations and fought against evil forces. Righteousness prevailed in the end. He said that this story was deeply connected to India, "Buddha came to India. I saw this connection in the show. The DPA show delivers a sacred and spiritual message. Our lives are connected with others. It is a universal message."
Mr. Tayal said he especially liked the dance "The Udumbara's Bloom." He said that the pink skirts created an outstanding visual effect. "They are like costumes from Heaven."
He said, "I think the music sounds great and high level. It integrates East and West. Perfect integration. Music is a strong voice for the soul. This is a very beautiful show of ancient Asian culture. It is Chinese culture but links with Indian and American cultures. It is a splendid show. The entire performance is full of joy and warmth and the performers' artistic skills."
He wanted to extend his congratulations to all the directors, choreographers, and performers.
South Gyeongsang Assembly Member: Providing a chance to reconsider
A South Gyeongsang Assembly Member said after the show, "I was very pleased to see the real China in the show. Watching this show provides a good opportunity for me to reconsider my life. Where I am and what do I want to be? Who am I? It also makes me think about how to live from now on. I wish to invite DPA to my community to perform."
A South Gyeongsang Assembly Member said after the first show in Seoul, "Watching this show provides a good opportunity for me to reconsider my life. Where am I and what do I want to be? Who am I?"
She said, "I really wanted to see the DPA show and am delighted I could today. I did not know the true China. I am glad to know the real China from the DPA show. It is hard to find traditional Chinese culture and history in daily life. But I really experienced the splendid Chinese traditional culture from the show. From the show I learned about Chinese history and the modern situation and experienced innovative music."
Director of Korea CEO Summit: The performance design is unique
The Director of Korea CEO Summit and the 2080 CEO Forum said after the performance, "The show is so beautiful that it is beyond our imagination in Korea. I saw such artistic beauty. The design is unique."
Director of Korea CEO Summit and the 2080 CEO Forum said, "I saw such artistic beauty. The design is unique."
He was most impressed with the program "Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution." He said, "I hear from the news occasionally that the CCP regime persecutes Falun Gong. After seeing the show, I feel that the issue is really serious."
He continued, "The costumes are brilliant. We read the legends and stories such as 'The Monkey King Triumphs' and 'The Poet's Vision' in textbooks when we were in school. DPA presents the stories in art, really making me feel so close."
Chinese: Such a performance I have not seen in 40 years
Mr. Jin from Harbin, China, said, "I have not seen such a show in 40 years. It presented China's past and present. The costumes are very beautiful. It is different from anything I've seen before. I have never seen such a beautiful program and costumes. All are so great. I have a lot to say but don't know how to express it."
Graduate of China Music Institute: A perfect show
Mr. Li graduated from the China Music Institute. He came to the show at a friend's suggestion. He said excitedly, "Probably I have a predestined relationship to see this show. Speaking frankly, after seeing this show, I am overwhelmed. It is very refreshing, pure, and sincere--really great!"
"The performance skills, creation, and choreography are all superb. The backdrop and stage integrate very well. In one word, it is perfect. This show is great!"
