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TAIPEI, Taiwan—”What’s most important, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) enlightened us about how to respect heaven, how to love others, how to be compassionate, and how to accumulate virtue,” said Wu Chingshan, Commissioner of Department of Education, Taipei, after watching DPA’s fifth show in Taipei at the Taipei International Convention Center on Feb. 28. Speaking of the magnificent performance, it was his opinion that the show should be recommended to all teachers and students.
“Throughout the show, we enjoyed many legendary stories. For instance, the dance The Monkey King Triumphs depicted the story about Journey to the West, and the story of Monk Ji Gong Abducts the Bride, illustrated the spirit of helping the endangered and saving lives. I was very moved by these acts.
“Assisted by modern technology, I felt the dancers’ performances were like a beautiful visual feast. The backdrops and costumes were very beautiful. In addition, the chopstick dance [Mongolian Chopsticks] was amazing. It was hard to imagine that they could present such a wonderful program simply using chopsticks. The dance of those Mongolian girls donning white blouses and round skirts, dancing in Mongolian wild pastures and hitting chopsticks to greet guests, was magnificent. Through those dancers’ wonderful performances, we appreciated not only the 5,000-year-old Chinese culture, but also the magnificence of the scenery.
“It was a perfect show. Not only can it enlighten our souls, but it can also enrich the value of our lives.”
This is third time DPA has performed in Taiwan. To encourage teachers in Taipei City to learn more of traditional Chinese culture, the Department of Education of Taipei has approved an official leave for faculty members of the middle and elementary schools in Taipei to watch the DPA show. In order to introduce the magnificence of the Chinese culture to other countries around the world, the Department has also initiated an international exchange program to encourage Chinese teachers to teach Chinese culture overseas to other countries.
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