From Journey To the East program, NTDTV, on Youtube-
Painter Zhang Cui Ying, has received numerous prizes and awards. Zhang’s painting Before Winter Sets In was awarded second place in the 1986 “National Poetry Based Painting Competition” organised by the “Literature and Painting Magazine”. The Artist painted a lady sitting next to the window in deep thought. When Zhang went to pick up the prize, everyone was shocked, they had expected the artist to be an old man and never guessed it would be a girl in her twenties!
Zhang Cui Ying’s works can be seen published in newspapers and magazines in China and overseas and are also part of the collection in the book “Shanghai’s Talented Middle Age and Youth Painters and Calligraphers”.
Zhang Cui Ying’s One Hundred Koalas is not only a mascot but a treasure to Australia; lively, agile, natural and innocent. This painting, over 5 meters long, has received an Award of Excellence in the Chinese Wash Paintings for the Gold Awards category of the First Asia and the Pacific Competition.
From NTDTV video on Youtube, of Shen Yun Performance, October 2006, by Qi XiaoChun-
Sometimes known in the West as the “Chinese violin” or “Chinese two-string fiddle,” Erhu is a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, used as a solo instrument as well as in small ensembles and large orchestras.
The Erhu consists of a long vertical stick-like neck, at the top of which are two large tuning pegs, and at the bottom is a small resonator body (sound box) which is covered with python skin on the front (playing) end. Two strings are attached from the pegs to the base, and a small loop of string (qian jin) placed around the neck and strings acting as a nut pulls the strings towards the skin, holding a small wooden bridge in place. (wikipedia)
You may wondering how good is the biggest Chinese culture event– 2008 global tour show of Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular, the following video is one of the references you must to have a look– it’s the feedback from audience after the show of Holiday Wonders in New York from Dec. 18~26, 2007, which was also performed by the Divine Performing Arts Company.
Click the city name below for more detail information of the biggest Chinese culture event– global tour show 2008 of Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular in your city.
The global tour of the captivating Divine Performing Arts Spectacular will be back in Vancouver for the third time with a brand new 2008 show!
The Divine (Shen Yun) Performing Arts Spectacular uses the expression of Chinese classical dance to showcase the genuine traditional Chinese culture that encompasses pure truthfulness, pure compassion and pure beauty.
Based on ancient heroic myths and legends from the Chinese dynasties and also incorporating modern tales, the Spectacular charms all who see it. It brings Chinese arts to life in a gloriously colourful and exhilarating show.
The Spectacular will travel to more than 60 cities around the world, playing to a total live audience of an estimated 650,000. In Canada, as well as in Surrey the show will play in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto.
Come to the Divine Performing Arts Spectacular and witness the renaissance of the true Chinese culture!
Location:
Bell Performing Arts Centre
6250 144th Street, Surrey B.C. V3X 1A1
Date & time:
April 27, 2008 (Sun.) 2 shows, at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m
April 28, 2008 (Mon.) 1 show, at 7:30 p.m
Chinese New Year Show returns back to Radio City Music Hall, New York !
7 shows will be performed from Feb 14-Feb 17, 2007. With a full orchestra and original choreography and music, it’s time for you and your loved one to rediscover the essence of true, traditional Chinese culture, and experience its pure goodness and beauty.
Chinese New Year Spectacular Schedule 2007 Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10020
Feb. 14 (Wed.)
8:00pm
Feb. 15 (Thu.)
11:00am
8:00pm
Feb. 16 (Fri.)
11:00am (Group Ticket only)
8:00pm
Feb. 17 (Sat.)
2:00pm
8:00pm
Youtube Video: 2007 Highlights of Chinese New Year Spectacular
These years, The Chinese New Year Spectacular globe tour show become an important platform for people living outside China celebrating the Chinese New Year and appreciating Chinese traditional culture and arts, which featuring world-class performances of both Chinese and Western traditional artistry.
“The performance was absolutely stunning. The Chinese costumes wore by the dancers were gorgeous and the choreography is exceptional.” Said on Houston Chinatown Web site.
Have a look at the video then you will find out what does it mean.
For the year 2007, Vancouver is the first stop for the globe tour show, and it’s the 2nd year for the Spectacular to come back.
It’s an truly events not to be missed. The reason:
- Top 7th International Show, ranked byUS Billboard Magazine, in Feb. 2006 - Top theater, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, downtown, Vancouver - Holiday time: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007 - Best price: start from $30.0 CAD
Chinese people believe their ancient culture was a gift from the heavens, so much so that traditional Chinese culture is often simply referred to as the culture of “the land of the divine.” The Lunar New Year, in particular, is a time of reflection and paying tribute to ones ancestors and to the heavens.
This is an great oppurtunity for you, the Vancouverites, to spend the Christmas/New Year holiday on, with your family/your friend/the one you love, to enjoy, to share, with all other people around the world.
Event: 2007 Chinese New Year Spectacular
Time: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm ( two shows a day)
Date: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007
VENUE: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
600 Block Hamilton St. (Hamilton @ Georgia Street)
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 2P1
