(Clearwisdom.net) On March 11, 2008, Doctor of Education Mr. Chang Qinliang and his wife saw the Divine Performing Arts' fourth show at Chungshing University. He said they bought the tickets two weeks ago and had been eagerly anticipating this traditional show of Chinese culture for a long time.
Dr. Chang, a former deputy mayor of Yunlin County, now teaches at Feng Chia Unversity and Chia Yi University.
Dr. Chang Qingliang and his wife at the Divine Performing Arts show.
Dr. Chang said, "The cultural wave created by the Divine Performing Arts' world tour is an inspiration for humanity, values, and belief."
"While the world's culture and art are moving toward commercialism and secularism, the Divine Performing Arts is unique. It is leading the trend to pursue the source of culture. More importantly, all the programs in the show manifest an inexpressible sacredness."
"The design of the background creates depth and extends the audience's view. On the other hand, it fits into the story of the piece." He said that he had visited many countries and cities and had seen many kinds of show. But today, when the curtain opened, he experienced a purification of the heart.
Mr. Chang said he was moved by the force of the drums and the imposing force of the whole show. Mrs. Chang added that the costumes were very pleasing and that there was a field of compassion. She said, "Usually he gets tired after ten in the evening because of his busy agenda. But today he was very different. It is midnight, and he is still energetic and excitedly talking with over 40 friends in the education system on the bus."
Dr. Chang expressed his respect for the Divine Performing Arts because he agreed with their values and how to overcome obstacles as displayed in the show. "Their message is very clear: 'when the ice and snow melt, springs blossoms are close,'" He said.
Chairman of Sing Brick Company: The Divine Performing Arts displayed their confidence in Chinese culture
Jin Lian Shing Brick Co. is the first tunnel furnace brick factory in Miaoli Taiwan. It was one of the first group of factories to be named a "Sightseeing Factory" and a factory for a "Creative Life and Career." The chairman of the board of Jin Lian Shing Brick Co., Mr. Yi Rong Chang, saw the fourth show at Chung Xing University. He said Taiwan would learn from the Divine Performing Arts profound cultural content and be more creative in making Taiwan's culture more appealing to the world.
Director of Tourism Association of Miaoli County Mr. Yi Rong Chang: Taiwan will learn from the Divine Performing Art's profound cultural content.
Mr. Yi said, "I believe if Taiwan can learn spirituality from the Divine Performing Arts, it will enrich the civilization of Taiwan, and the future of Taiwan will be better. It could create a new culture--like the blooming century of the Tang Dynasty--in Taiwan, and perhaps it will make Taiwan culture more appealing to the rest of the world."
He praised the rich historical, cultural and educational content of the show. "The dancers were excellent because they displayed their confidence in Chinese culture."
Having seen the Divine Performing Arts' show for two years, Mr. Yi said the show would not only affect the audience but would also have an impact on the "iron curtain" of Mainland China.
"All the performances were delicate and beautiful. This is probably Chinese culture's best contribution to the world."
