Issued by Clearwisdom Net

The US Divine Performing Arts was very popular in Taiwan for an entire ten days. Since April 7, 2007, the Divine Performing Arts has staged performances in four cities including Taipei, Tainan, Taichung and Kaohsiung, and been enthusiastically received by a full house at every performance. At least 30,000 audience members attended ten shows and witnessed the elegant grace of the Divine Performing Arts. The Divine Performing Arts returned to Taipei on April 16, and staged a performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Taipei International Convention Center. People from all circles showered it with rave reviews.

Dance performances presented by the Divine Performing Arts were innovative and splendid. The backdrop designs and combination of Western and Chinese music were innovative, all performers demonstrated solid skills, and the inner meaning containing the essence of Chinese culture was amazing. All of this caused the performance to be a sensation across Taiwan. In particular, artists, including renowned dancers, musicians, painters, sculptors, architects, costume designers and other experts and personnel in performing arts circles, along with university professors and students from different arts disciplines, all came to attend the performances. The Divine Performing Arts presented two performances at the International Convention Center on April 17, and will head for the southern area of Chiayi on April 21-22, then tour to South Korea to perform on April 24-25, 2007.

Dignitaries who attended the performance on the evening of April 16 included Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation Chang Chun-hsiung, Vice Chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Tung Chen-yuan, well-known Taiwan performing artist Pai Pingping, Kuomintang's Central Standing Committee member Tsai Cheng-yuan, chairperson of the National Women's League Cecilia Y. Koo, and renowned architect Han Bao-de and others.

Vice Chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC): [The Divine Performing Arts' performance] is a Eulogy to Gods

Vice Chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Tung Chen-yuan said in an interview that the Divine Performing Arts' performance is a eulogy to gods and a perseverance in truth. The entire presentation was very successful, full of virtue and morality, and displays a human being's perseverance in truthfulness, compassion and beauty. He mentioned the content of the dance performance "To the Rightful Place," the huge red specter in the drama that haunted over the vast land of China and has done all evil things. He hoped that the huge red specter would be driven away soon, and a colorful life would reappear in the vast land of China.

Former Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation Koo Chen-fu's wife: The Divine Performing Arts Showcases Profound Principles of Buddha

The wife of former chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation Koo Chen-fu, and chairperson of the National Women's League Cecilia Y. Koo, along with league members attended the performance by the Divine Performing Arts. She complimented that the US-Chinese dance group was able to dance so well, and thoroughly showcase the Chinese culture. They are really remarkable.

She was impressed by the performances about Yue Fei and Hua Mulan, that manifest ancient Chinese people's loyalty to the country and filial piety.

She was moved by the singing of several singers, including Jiang Min, Yang Jiansheng, Bai Xue and Guan Guimin. She was particularly impressed by the lyrics in the song sung by Bai Xue, "Finding Truth," "When disaster descends, It favors neither rich nor poor." She felt it contained profound principles of Buddha.

Madame Koo also said that "The Loyalty of Yue Fei" promoted our Chinese 5,000 years of culture overseas. There are so many good young people overseas who are talented and have influenced the whole society. Moreover, the troupe is well synchronized. When playing drums, dozens of drummers performed in sync with each other. The tacit cohesion is very important.

Veteran Painter: The Overall Manifestation of Chinese Classical Beauty

Eighty-seven year-old veteran painter Mr. Kuo Tao-cheng has been putting all his effort into artistic creation and education. He attended the first performance by the Divine Performing Arts on April 16, 2007. During the break after the first half of the performance, he kept asking, "Does the Divine Performing Arts really come from the United States?"

Mr. Kuo said, "It is the best performance I have ever seen since I came to Taiwan. Not only the costumes were well arranged, but the backdrop, including design, color, sound and lights were high-class and original, and should be honored with the highest award for stage performance. Such a high-standard of performance is rarely seen in Taiwan."

The Divine Performing Arts completely manifested the Chinese classical beauty. Such a performance with educating meaning should be encouraged and supported by the government.

Legislators in Kuomintang: Compliments to the Divine Performing Arts for Carrying Forward China's 5,000 Years of Culture

Legislators in Kuomintang, including Tsai Cheng-yuan, Kuo Hsu-chun, Bai Tian-chi, Wu Chi-yang, Wu Cheng-dian and Lee Ching-yuan attended the performance by the Divine Performing Arts in Taipei. They enthusiastically expressed that the performance was very successful, and it was an honor for the Taiwanese people that the Divine Performing Arts staged many performances in Taiwan.

Central Standing Committee member Mr. Tsai Cheng-yuan pointed out that the Divine Performing Arts' performance was very good, and manifested a high realm. His favorite was the dance performance "A Dunhuang Dream." The sculptor was inspired by Gods and Buddhas for being sincere in worshiping Gods. Mr. Tsai thought the performance had a strong historical sense.

Ms. Kuo Hsu-chun understood from watching the performance by the Divine Performing Arts that China's 5,000 years of culture should be passed down, not only relying on visible resources, but also requiring spiritual communication and growth. She felt that the organizer put in much effort in this respect.

Kuo Hsu-chun complimented that the performers composed of Chinese people living in the United States, carried forward China's 5,000 years of culture, which shows that they have not forgotten their roots. The performance helped people realize the importance of carrying forward culture, and the younger generation should pay particular attention to it.

She also expressed that several dance performances depicted principles showing the clear distinction between good and evil and the universal salvation of sentient beings. They play a role of advising people to be kind, which is very conducive to educating children.

Bai Tian-chi complimented that the performance was of an international standard, and the dancers were talented and their smiles sweet. His favorite performance was Qi Xiaochun's Erhu (Chinese violin) solo, in which both high and low tones were very clear.

Wu Cheng-dian said that he had seldom watched a performance from beginning to end in the past years. Today was really a rare opportunity for him. The entire performance was carefully arranged, regardless if it was music, dance or drama, and the general impression was very good. He was particularly impressed by the showcase of backdrops.