(Clearwisdom.net) The New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts
Touring Company gave its final performance in Frankfurt's
Jahrhunderthalle on March 14. Dr. Wang Weiluo, a renowned
hydrologist now living in Germany and the author of the book
Thirty-six Strategies of the Three Georges Project, traveled 260 km
to watch Shen Yun in Frankfurt. The artists were honored with three
curtain calls and resounding applause throughout the
performances.
Dr. Wang expressed his appreciation for Shen Yun, saying that he
saw many young, second generation Chinese who had grown up overseas
and had not lived in China, displaying such a deep understanding of
the traditional Chinese culture in their performances. "This is a
kind of superior realm", Dr. Wang said, "You must understand the
traditional Chinese culture before you can present it from your
heart."
He said that he had seen many shows in China and that they "were
not traditional. Though their technique was traditional, their
content was not. Their content was commercialized".
Wang Weiluo, a renowned hydrologist now living in Germany.
Reflecting on the performances, Dr. Wang said, "I think what was presented by Shen Yun is human nature, the kind side of human nature. Their dances present pure compassion, and pass on a message of 'compassion.'"
Many Western audience members have said that they get to see another China through Shen Yun.
Dr. Wang said, "I think Westerners respect and admire Chinese
culture very much, but it is often very difficult for them to
understand what true Chinese culture is. In today's China, it is
precisely a combination of the worst of Chinese culture and the
worst of capitalist economy. It is another kind of
combination".
It has been reported that many Chinese communities had received
notice from the Chinese Embassy, telling them not to see the
performance, so many people became afraid to see Shen Yun. Dr. Wang
suggests that the Chinese people should not fear the embassy and
see Shen Yun for themselves. He said that only by watching it can
one find out whether it is good for oneself. "Others say that it is
good or bad, it is others' saying. You have to bravely walk into
this theater to experience it yourself. Then you will see these
young performers, and you will feel younger yourself!"
Moved to Tears
Dr. Wang was in tears when he watched the dance Nothing Can Block
the Divine Path. He said, "Perhaps it was because the story of the
heroine in that program, or perhaps it was her commitment, or
perhaps a kind of inspiration just touched me at that moment, I
could not tell."
Dr. Wang said, "I not only look at the stage, I also like to watch
the orchestra conductor. I paid attention to Mr. Chen Rutang (the
conductor), as I think he has put in all his heart and soul. I also
like to watch the erhu performer. I have read about her life
experience, ... Yet she could maintain such calmness under the
circumstances, this is probably what people call 'Buddha
heart.'"
"She is very peaceful, and achieving such a realm is not an easy
matter." Dr. Wang added, "Sometimes I watch programs not for
whether they danced well, but to look at the performers, the
individuals. I feel they are doing this with all their body and
soul. If one can put one's whole heart into doing something, then
he will definitely be able to do it well."
Dr. Wang said, "What has been done by these performers is very much
worth taking a look at. You will feel it is worth it after
watching. You will see that these people are striving hard for
traditional Chinese culture, and they are doing it with all their
devotion."
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Category: Shen Yun Performing Arts
