(Clearwisdom.net) On the afternoon of March 20, 2008, the grand opening performance at National Chung Cheng University in Chiyi by the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) Company of New York won warm applause. Golden illumination lit the stage. It was the final show of the company's tour of five large cities in Taiwan.
President Chen Shui-pian sent a flower basket to wish the DPA success in their performance. Others who sent flowers or compliments wishing the DPA success included Chang Chun-hsiung, premier of Taiwan; Wang Chin-ping, speaker of Legislative Committee; Yao Hsi-wen, president of the Examination Committee; Wu Tun-I, secretary-general of Nationalist Party; presidential candidates Ma Ying-chiu and Hsiao Wan-chang; Su Chin-huang, speaker of Yunlin County Council; Li Ming-jen, president of Chiyi University and many members of Chiyi County Council.
President Chen Shui-pian presented a flower basket, wishing success for the DPA performance
Chang Chun-hsiung, premier of Taiwan, presented a flower basket, wishing the DPA success in their performance
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A member of Legislative Committee, member of the Tainan City Council, and head of Yuntsun County presented hanging banners with complimentary words "Overall Acclaim" and "Highest Artistic Skill"
The speaker of Chiyi County Council presented a banner with compliments "High-level Artistic Skills"
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A member of the Legislative Committee presented a banner saying, "Sincere Congratulations." The speaker of the Yunlin County Council presented a framed banner worded, "Wishing a Successful Performance"
The DPA's arrival in Chiyi was a hot topic among people in Chiyi. A group of tea farmers rented a tour bus for a one-day Chiyi tour, to see the Chinese Spectacular in the evening. A group of ladies in the "mother classroom" bought tickets and took a one-day Chiyi tour so they could attend the performance in the evening.
On the afternoon of March 20, the audience formed a long line on the square in front of National Chung Cheng University Concert Hall. Among them were forty art major students from Houbi High School, led by instructor Cai Kun-chin. One student said happily, "It is our field trip and practice session: watching the Chinese Spectacular."
Chiang Yi-hsiung, member of Legislative Committee
Jao His-bo, director of Chiyi Department of Culture
Jao His-bo, director of the Chiyi Department of Culture, said, "It is very difficult to present a dramatic story by artistic performance, but the performers accurately and consistently depict the story elements in their performance."
Chou Hsiu-you, a member of Yunlin County Council and a person-in-charge of the dancing association, viewed the Chinese Spectacular from a professional angle. She said, "The Chinese Spectacular transcends the realm of dancing because the programs move people's hearts. The presentation is beyond ordinary arts."
Li Ying-kun, director of the Lanting Calligraphy and Painting Association, said emotionally, "According to Buddhist school, now is the Dharma-ending period. In such a chaotic world, the Chinese Spectacular cleans people's minds and helps them understand that in the ancient Tang Dynasty, people's hearts were so pure that doors did not need to be locked at night." He made a point of mentioning, "Falun Dafa is good. Why is it good? It is good for people to have pure hearts, and have hope and bright futures. No matter how degraded and dark the society is, a bright future lies ahead for good people. It encourages people to have hope and regain confidence."
Chen Fu-cheng, head of Minhsiung township, and spouse
Wang Kun-hong, head of Chuyi township, and spouse
Wang Kun-hong, head of Chuyi township, said with a thumbs-up, "This is an international-level performance company. I admire the story describing the people remaining steadfast in their belief during hardship."
The Divine Performing Arts finished 22 touring performances in five cities in Taiwan, after performing for 60,000 audience members. It left for South Korea and continues to promote Chinese traditional culture.
