(Clearwisdom.net) On April 25-28, 2008, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) successfully staged several performances of the Chinese Spectacular at the Bell Performing Arts Center, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, just outside Vancouver. National and local leaders sent letters to express their greetings and congratulations. Several are reproduced below.
Mark Warawa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Environment and Member of Parliament: Chinese Spectacular provides an opportunity for Canadians to explore the traditional arts and culture of China.
Mark Warawa, M.P. (Langley)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Environment
Ottawa
March 11, 2008
Dear Ms. Sun:
I am pleased to extend greetings to hosts New Tang Dynasty Television as well as the audience and performers of the 2008 Divine Performing Arts - Chinese Spectacular at the Bell Performing Arts Centre from April 25-28 in Surrey, British Columbia.
The Divine performing Arts - Chinese Spectacular provides an opportunity for Canadians to explore the traditional arts and culture of China, both as a venue for Chinese Canadians to reconnect with their artistic legacy, and for Canadians from other heritage backgrounds to discover and explore the vivid tapestry of Chinese culture.
Please accept my best wishes for a most enjoyable celebration of the beauty of China's rich cultural heritage.
Sincerely,
Mark Warawa, M.P. (Langley)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment
Letter from Mark Warawa, Parliament Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Environment and Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament Ed Fast: I applaud the efforts of New Tang Dynasty TV and the Falun Dafa Association in raising awareness of traditional Chinese culture and fostering understanding between Chinese and Western societies.
Ed Fast
Member of Parliament
Abbotsford
House of Commons
Canada
February 19, 2008
To: The Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular
Surrey, B.C. - April 27 and 28, 2008
It is my pleasure to deliver greetings to all of the organizers, participants and attendees at the 2008 Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular.
Chinese-Canadians have a long history of building our country. Indeed, Chinese is the third most spoken language behind our two official languages, English and French. Countless numbers of Chinese-Canadians have distinguished themselves at home and abroad, including Douglas Jung, our first Chinese-Canadian Member of Parliament and representative to the United Nations.
I applaud the efforts of New Tang Dynasty TV and the Falun Dafa Association in raising awareness of traditional Chinese culture and fostering understanding between Chinese and Western societies.
I wish you much success as you enjoy this "divine" event!
Sincerely,
Ed Fast
Member of Parliament
Abbotsford
Letter from Ed Fast, Member of Parliament
Member of Legislative Assembly Honourable Linda Reid: This historic world tour that gives global Chinese communities an opportunity to celebrate and share their ancient heritage in the west is to be applauded.
Province of British Columbia
Legislative Assembly
Greetings to
The Divine Performing Arts Spectacular
April 2008
As the Member of the Legislative Assembly for East Richmond it gives me great pleasure to extend my personal greetings to those partaking in the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular on April 27 and 28 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre.
I feel it is vitally important for British Columbia to celebrate and appreciate its multicultural environment and it's people that surround it. This historic world tour that gives global Chinese communities an opportunity to celebrate and share their ancient heritage in the west is to be applauded.
I would like to thank and applaud New Tang Dynasty TV and the Falun Dafa, both local non-profit organizations on hosting this glorious event.
I wish all participating, a glorious celebration.
Yours with kindest regards,
Honourable Linda Reid
Member of Legislative Assembly
Richmond East
Letter from Honourable Linda Reid, Member of Legislative Assembly
Mayor Judy Forster of White Rock: A unique opportunity to showcase the traditions and cultures that are the very fabric of our nation.
Office of Mayor
White Rock, B.C.
Canada
On behalf of City Council and the citizens of White Rock, I am pleased to have this opportunity to welcome everyone attending the 2008 Chinese New Year Spectacular hosted by the New Tang Dynasty Television and Falun Dafa Association of Canada.
This wonderful event in celebration of the Year of the Rat is a unique opportunity to showcase the traditions and cultures that are the very fabric of our nation. Our heritage is one of our most precious possessions and it is such a pleasure to experience diverse cultures celebrating their customs and ensuring a legacy is preserved and passed down to future generations.
Congratulations and best wishes for a delightful and entertaining celebration.
Judy L. Forster
Mayor
April 2008
Letter from Mayor Judy Forster of White Rock
Member of Parliament John Cummins: This historic bringing together of the best of Chinese arts and values.
House of Commons
Canada
John Cummins, M.P.
Delta-Richmond East
Message from
John Cummins, Member of Parliament
On behalf of the citizens of Delta-Richmond East, I am pleased to extend my greetings and best wishes to the New Tang Dynasty TV & the Falun Dafa Association on the occasion of their hosting the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular from April 25 to 28, 2008.
This historic bringing together of the best of Chinese arts and values; in which the myths, legends and divine beauty of traditional Chinese culture will be expressed; is an opportunity for the global Chinese community to celebrate and share their ancient heritage with the West.
Once again, please accept my best wishes for a successful event.
Yours truly,
John Cummins, M.P.
Delta-Richmond East
Letter from John Cummins, Member of Parliament
Dave Hayer, Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism and Immigration: I look forward with great anticipation to seeing this remarkable display first hand.
Province of British Columbia
Legislative Assembly
Dave S. Hayer, M.LA.
(Surrey - Tynehead)
To the
Steering Committee and organizers
Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular
It is my honour and privilege to send greetings on behalf of the Province of British Columbia to New Tang Dynasty TV and the Falun Dafa Association for hosting this incredible demonstration of Chinese culture - the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular.
As Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism and Immigration I want to stress how important it is to the government of British Columbia, and to our incredible diversity community, that New Tang Dynasty and Falun Dafa are bringing awareness of authentic Chinese culture and heritage to western audiences.
Understanding, sharing and celebrating the diversity of British Columbia is vital to our growth and future.
I congratulate everyone - organizers, volunteers and performers - involved in this spectacular showcase of the arts and values of ancient China. I look forward with great anticipation to seeing this remarkable display first hand, commend all of your contributions to better understanding the cultural mosaic that has been the hallmark of British Columbia since its inception 150 years ago.
This historic world tour will do much to foster understanding of the Chinese culture in the western world, and make both new Canadians and those who have lived here for generations much more aware of the "Land of the Divine".
Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on this wonderful event, and I wish everyone great success during the presentation at Surrey's Bell Performing Arts Centre.
I am certain the Chinese music and dance performances will do much to create awareness of the myths, legends and divine beauty of Chinese culture for everyone who takes in this remarkable display of talent and culture.
Dave S. Hayer, MLA
Surrey - Tynehead
Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism and Immigration
Province of British Columbia
Letter from Dave Hayer, Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism and Immigration
