Deputy Mayor: ‘It was quite extraordinary’

PARIS—Paris showed its true colors when Parisians stepped out in their numbers to see the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) 2009 World Tour at the Palais de Congres des Paris on Sunday, Mar. 1. There were representatives from the government, the banking sector, academia, and the arts, each expressing their unique appreciation of the acclaimed show.

Deputy Mayor, Jean-Michel Fritz, said, “It was quite extraordinary,” noting with a politician's eye that the audience had been transfixed by the performance. “Often in a theater hall, there are always people who are coughing, but tonight, nothing of that sort [happened],” he said.

Mr. Touchet, director of computer sciences in a major French bank, was impressed with the innovation evident in the show, saying, “I find it beautiful. There is no doubt that all the artists have a lot of talent … a lot of creativity.”

He commented on the thought that had gone into the show and the successful application of technology. “I like the ideas and the concepts, like the flower concept in the hand of the Buddha. The flower opening … I like [it] a lot.”

China specialist, Alexandre, congratulated DPA on their performance saying, “It’s an outstanding show.”

He was impressed with the depth of knowledge shown about Chinese culture and the sensitivity with which it was portrayed. “It shows very well the authenticity of Chinese culture, without the usual boring repetitions [that can be seen in China].

“It’s going back to tradition, neither based on false glittering nor perversions imposed by modernism.”

A writer, who did not leave his name said he had been greatly moved as the show had expressed themes that he was interested in exploring in his own writing, that is “to offer a true understanding, while at the same time showing that humanity has the hope to always uplift itself.”

 
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