Czech Republic: Rave Reviews from the Audience After DPA Chinese Spectacular Plays Second Performance in Prague

At the conclusion of the second show of the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular at the Prague Congress Center on the afternoon of March 11, 2008, the audience responded with a long standing ovation. The performers answered two curtain calls, but when the curtain closed once again, most of the audience was still standing, enthusiastically applauding. So, the curtain lifted for a third time. When the performers reappeared on the stage, the audience cheered and responded with even more overwhelming applause.

At the conclusion of the second show of the Chinese Spectacular at the Prague Congress Center, the audience's long standing ovation brought the performers back to the stage for three curtain calls

Commercial photographer Jaroslav Beran was deeply impressed with the show. He said, "The show opened my heart. I had a very strong feeling. I suddenly changed my view on China and the entire world. The lyrics struck a chord with me, the meaning of the lyrics belongs to the Chinese philosophy."

Viewing the show from a photographer's perspective, he thought the color coordination was very good, very attractive.

Economist Eva Kozena said, "The performance was outstanding, very attractive. People get to learn about cultures other than European culture so as to broaden our horizons. After seeing the show, I thought I should think over the Chinese philosophy, because I saw that philosophy behind the performance. The last drum dance 'Victory Drums' was very powerful. Generally speaking, I thought this was a very good show."

Alena Wimmerova said, "I will definitely recommend the show to others. The colors were splendid, very beautiful. I like the Chinese culture very much. Chinese people have inner meaning, and can share with others their good things." She added that she liked the lyrics of the songs. Also it was very good to print translations of the lyrics on the backdrop screen, allowing the audience to understand the meaning of the lyrics.

Mr. Daniela Papalexis commented, "The colors of the show were especially beautiful. ... I have never seen such dances before. I liked two performances with long sleeves. ("Water Sleeves" and "Snowy Mountain, White Lotus")"

Mr. Papalexis said, "I had not expected that the show was so good before I came. The dancers' movements were soft and graceful. I cannot imagine how human body can perform such beautiful movements." He was interested in the lyrics soprano Bai Xue sang.

Ms. Provaznikova said, "It was a very good show. Perfect! Nowhere else can one see anything like it." She thought the performances depicting China's current situation were particularly meaningful.

Two senior citizen ladies, Zahradnickova, a retired hairdresser, and Zimlickova, a retired nurse, praised the show highly.

Zimlickova said, "Chinese culture has a great difference from our culture. People will find it hard to compare the Chinese culture with other cultures, because they are so different. I think the Chinese culture is more beautiful."

Both ladies thought they were deeply impressed by the lyrics. Zahradnickova said that she liked the pictures on the backdrop, and the costumes were very beautiful. She said that she appreciated the depth of the Chinese culture because it has profound meaning.

Zahradnickova added that what impressed her most was the three words, "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance," because the three words are especially lacking nowadays, at least in the Czech Republic.

75-year-old great-grandmother Pusova, her daughter Kosova, and her great-grandson attended the show together. Pusova told the reporter that the show was very beautiful, had great depth, and promotes peace and kindness in the world.

Her daughter Kosova said the dance "The Power of Awareness" left a deep impression on her. She was deeply touched. The whole performance was colorful and splendid.

University student Ms. Sylvie Bukova said that she was deeply impressed by the Chinese Spectacular. The costumes were splendid. She said, "One should come in person to experience the show like this. I'll recommend the show to others."