Worldwide News
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United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Martin Luther King Day Parade in Houston, Texas
2008-01-25On January 21st, 2008, Falun Gong practitioners from Houston Texas participated in the Martin Luther King Day Parade in Houston. The parade consisted of more than 100 groups. The Falun Gong practitioners' entry consisted of the Divine Land Marching Band, a float and an anti-torture exhibition. -
United States: Show Conveys a Good Message in Los Angeles
2008-01-24On January 19th, Divine Performing Arts continued their presentation of the Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. When interviewed, many Asian audience members said that the show was very good and it conveyed a good message. -
Canada: Performers Receive a Standing Ovation for the Chinese New Year Spectacular at Place des Arts in Montreal, Canada
2008-01-24The Chinese New Year Spectacular was staged by the touring company of Divine Performing Arts at Montreal's Place des Arts in four performances on January 15th-17th, 2008. Audience members experienced the elegance of the performance, the Chinese culture, and the visual beauty of the show. They were moved to show their appreciation with a standing ovation. -
United States: Union Secretary says "The Dance about Falun Gong Touched My Heart"
2008-01-23On January 20th, the last performance of the NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular in Los Angeles drew a large audience. Loren Kori, secretary for a workers union, and her husband, John Kori, told a reporter that they both enjoyed the show very much. Loren said the piece which described the persecution of Falun Gong deeply touched her heart. -
United States: New Year Spectacular Audience Member from China: "I am very happy and very proud to see so many Westerners appreciating our precious culture."
2008-01-22May Fang was a hotel manager in Wuhan before she came to the US two years ago. "The show was magnificent and the music was excellent. It was very exciting and spiritually uplifting." Fang said, "There were so many westerners in the audience. I am very happy and very proud to see so many Westerners appreciating our precious culture." -
United States: Denver Audience Appreciates New Year Spectacular
2008-01-22Ms. Wilson said she liked all the performances in the Spectacular, especially the "Drummers of the Tang Court." She appreciated the Chinese culture so vibrantly presented in the Spectacular. When asked what aspect of the show made the strongest impression on her, Ms. Wilson said, "I like Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance the most.. It is an idea that can connect all people in the world." -
United States: Chinese New Year Spectacular Debuts in Los Angeles, Local VIPs Offer Congratulations
2008-01-21The Divine Performing Arts touring company began a short run of performances of the Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles on January 18th, 2008. They came to Los Angeles after a stop in San Diego, and will continue their tour next week in Las Vegas and San Francisco. -
Indonesia: Human Rights Torch Arrives in Batam
2008-01-20"They have a precious purpose and I, as a Riau Representative Government Member, give full support to this purpose," said Ibu Aida Ismah Abdullah, wife of the KEPRI Governor, drawing an ovation from the 200-strong crowd at the Global Human Rights Torch Relay in Batam, Indonesia, last Sunday. -
United States: Chinese New Year Spectacular Debuts in San Diego and Wins Acclaim from Local Political Leaders
2008-01-19The Divine Performing Arts touring company, after performing in the eastern and southern US, arrived in San Diego, California, on January 15th, 2008. That evening, the first presentation of the Chinese New Year Spectacular in California was held at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. -
Taiwan: Legislative Committee Members Protest the Chinese Communist Party's Persecution of Falun Gong
2008-01-19Sandy Yen is a Legislative Committee Member from the Democratic Progressive Party. On January 10th, 2008, Sandy Yen signed her name on the "One Million Signatures Campaign Letter." She did so, in her election campaign headquarters, to express her protest of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of Falun Gong. She also asked the world's people to bravely step forward to stop this persecution. -
Canada: Prominent Human Rights Lawyer David Matas says New Year Spectacular is a Continuation of Chinese Culture As a Living Entity
2008-01-18Chinese New Year Spectacular on January 13th, 2008 at the National Arts Center in Ottawa. He told the reporter that he noted "...the continuity between the show and ancient Chinese cultural traditions, and the costumes, the music, choreography, and the lessons around the show of faith. It's a continuation of Chinese culture as a living entity rather than just as a museum artifact." -
Taiwan: Falun Gong Practitioners Attend Ceremony in Miaoli
2008-01-17On January 13th, the Chunghsing Commerce Association in Miaoli held an inauguration ceremony for the Art Centre Building. Local Falun Gong practitioners were invited to demonstrate the exercises at the ceremony. Mr. Ku Wenhsiung from the association issued a Letter of Appreciation to the practitioners. -
United States: Business Manager says "'Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance' Touched My Heart"
2008-01-16Ms. Sanders told the reporter that the show was very appealing and that the background designs were beautiful. It made her feel as if she were in China. She said that she learned a lot about Chinese culture from the show and that the principle of "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" deeply touched her heart. -
United States: Head of the China Democracy Party Praises NTDTV New Year Spectacular for its Contribution to Restoring Chinese Culture
2008-01-16Mr. Xu said that the show was outstanding: "It is great that the show exposed the brutal persecution and reflected Falun Gong practitioners' spiritual beliefs through music and dance. Religion is an important component of human lives, but the CCP suppresses religious beliefs. It doesn't allow people the freedom of belief, a basic human right." -
United States: Mayor of the City of Aurora, Colorado Congratulates and Recognises New Tang Dynasty Television and Divine Performing Arts on the Occasion of the Chinese New Year Spectacular
2008-01-15NTDTV's Chinese New Year Spectacular, performed by the Divine Performing Arts company, was staged at the Buell Theatre Denver Performing Arts Complex in Denver, Colorado, on January 11th-12th, 2008. Mayor Edward J. Tauer of the City of Aurora wrote the following letter to offer his congratulations and recognition to New Tang Dynasty Television and Divine Performing Arts on the occasion of the Chinese New Year Spectacular.