CHICAGO,Illinois—Dec. 28, 2008 marked the end of Divine Performing Arts (DPA) New York Company’s stay in Chicago. As the curtain slowly fell, the audience felt that they had learned a lot about Chinese culture through the two-and-a-half-hour show.
“It makes me think of the world as not so big,” said Ms. Rayis, who brought her daughter to the show. The child said with a smile, “I like the one where the guy goes to heaven [Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution].”
Ms. Sarrau, who is in marketing, realized from the performance that ancient Chinese culture is very rich. She expressed that the show made her admire Chinese people. “I think you guys are very traditional, and you keep the traditions for centuries … I think it is so nice that you pass down [your culture] onto your children throughout the years.”
Computer programmer Mr. Siemon, along with his wife and son, had decided by intermission that they wanted to come back and see DPA again next year.
“It was interesting to see that a lot of those Disney stories originated out of China. I don’t think a lot of people realize that; it’s good to find out,” said Mr. Siemon. He also liked the fact that despite Falun Dafa being repressed in China, the Western world have a chance, through parts of the DPA performance to see the real story.
Ms. Siemon agreed, and added that she thought the show was a very nice, beautiful way to show the spiritual discipline to people.
