(Clearwisdom.net)
The performance of the Divine Performing Arts touches the audience of metropolitan Tokyo and fills them with admiration
Japanese Member of the House of Representatives and Associate Director of the International Bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party Kawajo Shika sent greetings to the New Year Spectacular, wishing the friendship of China and Japan would be strengthened by the Chinese New Year Spectacular, and that the two countries would play an important role in the world. She wished further development of the exchange between China and Japan and wished everyone good health.
This new year show was staged by the Divine Performing Arts in the most populated metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo, after its performance in Osaka. West Japan is the birthplace of Japanese economy and cultural history. Nara and Kyoto were the cradle of ancient Japanese civilization and the hometowns of Japanese spirit. East Japan became the political and cultural center during Tokugawa Shogunate.
Many people in the audience shed tears as soon as they heard the music of "Creation."
"Creation" shook the audience. "Creation" belongs to the world.
As the show started with the solemn music of "Creation," thunderous applause arose. The audience was deeply touched by the solemn scene of Master Buddha establishing the Tang Dynasty and gave warm applause. They were attracted by the glory of heavenly realm as heaven beings descended to the world and beautiful fairies danced elegantly.
When the golden words "Grand Tang" in Chinese appeared on the screen above the palace at the end of the program "Creation," the audience, who had been holding their breath, gave long and loud applause. "Creation" presented the righteous culture of Tang Dynasty through bright and pure colors, the solemn realm of Buddha and purity of heaven. The Japanese audience, who are usually conserved and well-controlled, couldn't help shedding tears.
Hori Shouichi, the Chief Editor of Jiji Press said every performance of the program was touching, and that nothing similar could be found in Japan. The magnificent Tibetan Dance and Mongolian Dance were fascinating and touching. They were great presentations of the Chinese culture. He thought that "Creation," though full of Chinese characteristics, was not just for China, but for the whole world.
Yoshizawa Junichiro said every dance movement and every musical note almost moved him to tears. He experienced the long history of China. He said, "I have been to China on business many times but this is the first time I have seen such a show!"
Yoshizawa Junichiro is the President of a brand name clothes company. He said with excitement during intermission, "The music of 'Creation' is so beautiful that it moved people to tears. The Chinese culture has a distant origin and is beautiful. Coming from heaven, everyone has a way of living. However, we all used to live in the same place." He believes that everyone holds the most beautiful brand in his heart. He would like to introduce this show as the most beautiful brand to his customers.
President of a brand name clothes company said every dance movement and every musical note almost moved him to tears
He said he was deeply moved by Contralto Yang Jiansheng's song "Tiananmen Please Tell Me." The Japanese culture is a spiritual culture. Japanese respect each other's beliefs. Even though he didn't understand the words, he was deeply moved to tears.
Ms. Zhang watched the show in Osaka and was greatly moved. She took her daughter all the way from Nagoya for the show in Tokyo so that her daughter could experience the traditional culture of China through the show. She said when she saw the Master Buddha descend from heaven, she couldn't help crying. She didn't know why and couldn't describe her feeling in words.
MP: Don't Forget the Persecution of Falun Gong
MP Tsuchiya Takayuki of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said the show was great. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) also gave shows but they were political propaganda and very different from this show. The NTDTV show presented human compassion and Buddha's tolerance. He said, "It was great! I was very touched!"
On the dance performance "To the Rightful Place," which told the story of the ascending of a Falun Gong practitioner who was tortured to death, and of the punishment of the persecutor, Mr. Tsuchiya said, "It was beautiful performance! But we can't forget that Falun Gong practitioners in China are tortured and persecuted at this moment. They are waiting for us to rescue them...We can't stop at the show and forget the millions of people who are waiting for our rescue. We must treat the rescue seriously."
MP Tsuchiya, "Don't forget about the persecution of Falun Gong."
A photo and painting exhibition on human rights violations in China was held in the Parliament Building in Tokyo on on July 20, 2006. The exhibition was sponsored by the MP Association on World's Human Rights represented by MP Tsuchiya. The exhibition focused on three areas, including the persecution of Falun Gong, the persecution of the underground church, and photos of Chinese human rights advocacy leaders who have suffered persecution.
MP Tsuchiya said "Creation" was very close to the Japanese culture because the Japan culture originated from China. He had a strong feeling about performance "To the Rightful Place," which showed that good will be rewarded and the evil punished. Having learned about the persecution of Falun Gong in China, he admired Falun Gong practitioners' efforts. He said the rich and meaningful program and beautiful dance have spread the important message through beautiful art and told more people about Falun Gong.
Ms. Nomura from Saitama said that performance "To the Rightful Place" reminded her that one must not deviate from the right way.
Human rights expert Mr. An Donggan said he had learned about the persecution of Falun Gong and sincerely hoped that every Japanese would learn about it. He thought that such a great show would not be available under the power of the CCP. Every music and dance movement was special and beautiful. The show had expanded the exchange between the Japanese and the Chinese.
Human rights expert Mr. An Donggan said he had learned about the persecution of Falun Gong and sincerely hoped every Japanese would learn about it.
Ms. Zhang said "After watching the show, I am more positive that there wouldn't have been humans without the deities." She was also impressed with "To the Rightful Place" and saddened by the persecution. Ms. Zhang said she was in tears almost from the beginning to the end of the show.
Hori Shouichi, the Chief Editor of the Jiji Press, said "To the Rightful Place" was a thorough presentation of the persecution of Falun Gong. He was shocked to learn that such persecution still existed in the world.
Chief Editor of Jiji Press.
Chinese Japanese Mr. Lin, who had lived in Japan for more than ten years, told the reporter, "I was deeply moved by the performance of the Divine Performing Arts. This is the first time I have seen such a wonderful performance in many years. I especially liked the dances. Both the costumes and dance movements were elegant. The Japanese sitting around me all marveled. This show has played an important role in spreading the righteous Chinese culture."
Chinese Japanese Mr. Lin
Mr. Lin said, "The well-known "The Loyalty of Yue Fei" was a moving show. I learned about the persecution of Falun Gong from my friends in China. I know all this is happening in China. All of this needs to be changed."
Mr. Lin was amazed how NTDTV could put together such a wonderful entertainment program within such a short period of time. He hoped NTDTV would continue its effort and have more splendid achievement.
Japanese Audience: I Finally Found You!
A Japanese man told the reporter in excitement, "I have finally found you! I have been in Buddhism for many years. After watching today's show, I realize I have finally found what I have been looking for! Thank you! Thank you for bringing such a treasure to Japan!" He bowed repeatedly to the reporter as he talked.
A lady had had a CT scan before she went to the show. She had felt so weak that she had to ask two friends to go with her. She said in excitement after watching the show, "My whole body feels very very light. All my diseases are gone! It is wonderful! It is great! I will surely come to your show again next year as long I live."
A lady who had had a CT scan before she went to the show, said in excitement after watching the show, "My whole body feels very very light."
Mr. Satou said, "I can't describe how touched I am. My tears flowed when I heard Soprano Jiang Min's song "Why Refuse." I can't describe my feeling in words. I seem to regain the memory from the deepest part of my life. I seem to be one of those who followed the Master Buddha to the world." He said he knew he understood the meaning of the song even though he didn't remember the lyrics. He couldn't help crying...
Mr. Satou said the show had awakened the memory in the deepest of his life. He had been crying the entire time.
The lyrics of the song "Why Refuse" are as follows:
"My friend, do you remember?
We came as guests here, from above.
Over so many lives, for whom was it we waited?
And for what have we sought amidst this haze?
Is the vow from before still inscribed in your heart?
Then why refuse, when the facts are before you?
The followers of the Way are not wrong.
Higher lives are fulfilling their vows.
What people have eagerly awaited now unfolds.
The state of the divine is eternal compassion.
Yet time will pass in a twinkling."
House Representative: Hopes the Show by Divine Performing Arts Will Revive Japan
House Representative Yichimura Kouichirou said he was happy that the Japanese had the chance to watch the first shows by the Divine Performing Arts in Asia, "The show allowed me to experience the variety, the unselfishness and colors of the traditional Chinese culture. I am very happy to have this opportunity."
House Representative Yichimura Kouichirou(picture from webpage of House of Representatives.)
He said, "All performances were wonderful! Dances were beautiful, especially the ethnic dances. My views are broadened. The use of colors and movements, as the host said, were perfect art. I hope such show will come back to Japan next year."
He said with emotion, "The islands of Japan used to be a country of many races. They got long and their cultures were compatible. But it eventually became a country of a single race. I hope the show by Divine Performing Arts will help Japan's renaissance."
Regarding the development of media like NTDTV, he said that even though there were a lot of difficulties, the values being spread were very important. He hoped that NTDTV would continue.
Western Japan, where Osaka is located, represents the aristocratic culture of Heinan Period which incorporated elements of Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty. Eastern Japan, where Tokyo is located, represents the warrior culture of Yamato. The brightness of the Chinese righteous culture and connotation of the divine culture brought by the Divine Performing Arts have filled the audience with admiration no matter in eastern or western Japan.On March 14, 2007, New Tang Dynasty TV Station's (NTDTV) Chinese New Year Spectacular by the Divine Performing Arts shook the hearts of the reserved people in Tokyo. The audience shed tears and bowed many times after the performance. Four thousand people, including VIPs in political, academic and art fields, were attracted to the two shows in Sonic City. Members of Parliament watched the show, as well as more than ten media including Jiji Press, Yomiuri Shimbun and Sankei Shimbun.
