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ANTWERP, Belgium—Among those enjoying the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) performance on Feb. 25 in Antwerp's beautiful Stadsschouwburg were representatives of different cultural traditions.
Maritza N. Herrera M., Consul General of Panama, said simply that it was a "really beautiful show."
She commented on the beauty of the music and the dancers.
"I appreciate the expression of the dancers because it is spirited. I appreciate the emotion of the dancers. They explain [to] us the peace of the world. They give us the ancient Chinese tradition."
She also commented on the divine stories that the dances tell. For Mrs. Herrera the wonderful stories, depicting legends of Buddhas and gods, are timely issues.
Mr. Wenger, a director of the Jewish Community of Antwerp, attended the show as well, and during the show's intermission also commented on the beauty of the show, its music, its colors, and costumes.
The dancing of both the men and women struck him as completely different from his own experience. This show was even different from his wider cultural experiences. "We see other groups coming from other countries. It is completely different and very nice. I am very happy," he said. 
Mr. Wenger had missed the show's opening and wished he'd had a chance to read the program booklet before watching the show so that he would have been better prepared to understand it as he viewed it.
Nevertheless, he did understand the meanings, saying, "It is beautiful." He felt it important that DPA shared the Chinese culture, and conversely, very important, from the audience's perspective, to learn about that culture.
"I am excited to see the second part," he said.
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