Worldwide News
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Taiwan: Falun Gong Practitioners Create a Special Formation with the Chinese Characters "Happy New Year Master"
2008-02-11On January 13th, 2008, Falun Gong practitioners from central Taiwan got together on the campus of Chunghsing University, and formed an image of a young practitioner sending forth righteous thoughts and below them were the Chinese characters "Happy New Year Master." -
Taiwan: Young Students from a Minghui Club in Hualian Share Their Experiences
2008-02-10The Minghui Club in Hualian, Taiwan conducts evaluations and students write reports at the end of each semester. There were only a few new students this year and they were able to catch up very quickly. All of the students made steady progress throughout the semester. -
United States: Divine Performing Arts Company Members Wish Chinese People Around the World a Happy New Year
2008-02-10On New Year's Day, the Divine Performing Arts New York Company Director Ms. Zhang Tiejun and several performers represented the entire Divine Performing Arts Company in sending New Years greetings to all Chinese both in mainland China and overseas. They wish all Chinese people a Happy New Year and send wishes that everything goes smoothly! -
United States: "I Hope The Divine Performing Arts Will Perform in Mainland China Someday"
2008-02-09"The show highlighted two values, which are the essence of Chinese culture: truthfulness and compassion. This is why the show was so touching and inspiring."Although the orchestra is not very big, it had both traditional Chinese instruments and Western instruments and combined the Eastern and Western styles." -
United States: Former Russian Engineer says "I Was Stunned by the Show"
2008-02-08She said, "I have been to China and seen the Beijing Opera. But what I saw today was incomparable. I liked everything about the show, and my heart was deeply touched. The beautiful music, dances, singing, and costumes."I am grateful for traditional Chinese culture, and I hope we can keep it." -
United States: Chinese Immigrant says "I Liked the 'Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance' Characters Displayed on the Backdrop"
2008-02-08"I liked the three characters displayed on the backdrop - "Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance." Very nice! I had heard about Falun Gong before, and seeing their suffering portrayed in the dance, I feel very sad for them. Their quest for human rights should be respected." -
United States: Divine Performing Arts Performances Appeal to a Wide Variety of Ethnic Backgrounds
2008-02-07On February 3rd, the Divine Performing Arts finished its sixth Chinese New Year Splendor performance in New York City. For the past few days, Radio City Music Hall has been packed with people from many different ethnic backgrounds, all different social strata, various ages, and a wide range of countries of origin. -
United States: "Everything This Year Is More Beautiful"
2008-02-07When she was asked about her impression of this year's show, she commented, "We came back this year and brought even more friends. Everything this year is more beautiful - the special effects, the content, the inspiration." -
United States: "The Best Show We Have Ever Seen"
2008-02-06"The show was wonderful. It's the best we have ever seen. We were really shocked," said Mr. Al Weiner. "It was a wonder. The costumes, music, dance, and singing - everything was so beautiful." -
United States: New York Audience Member: "We Are Here For a Reason"
2008-02-06The third performance of the Chinese New Year Splendor opened at Radio City Music Hall on February 1st, 2008. The show drew families from different walks of life, who shared their enjoyment of and praise for the Splendor. -
United States: "Divine Performing Arts Show Will Shake the Whole World"
2008-02-05Mr. Zhang stated that after only two pieces, he had a strong sensation that this show could impact the whole world. He predicted that some day, the Chinese theory of heaven and man as one would spread to the whole world through the Divine Performing Arts show, which could uplift the Chinese culture, purify the world, and stop the world from moral decline. -
Australia: Practitioners Participate in National Day Parade
2008-02-05While the drum team was rehearsing before the parade, the sounds of their drums drew many people to come early to watch and listen and take pictures. A Chinese international student gave them a thumbs up and said, "You guys are great!" -
Australia: Falun Gong Practitioners Win Award at Australia Day Parade
2008-02-04On January 26th, 2008, Falun Gong practitioners participated in Australia Day celebrations in several communities upon the invitation of community administrations. One of the celebrations was held in Glenbrook in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. -
Korea: Protesting the CCP's Attempt to Block Divine Performing Arts' Korea Tour
2008-02-03Some Chinese people expressed that the high quality of the show exceeded their imagination. No matter what the scenery or performing techniques were, they all were world-class. As Chinese people, they feel very proud, and they denounced the CCP's action as shameful. -
United States: Retired Chinese Engineer says "The Communist Party Has Ruined Traditional Chinese Culture"
2008-02-03The "Water Sleeves" dance in the Chinese New Year Splendor impressed He Tiankai, a retired Chinese engineer. He said, "The 'Water Sleeves' dance made it seem as if the performers were dancing in real water. The idea of this dance is very new and smart."