Genuine Chinese Culture Enchants Berlin

NTDTV Global Chinese New Year Spectacular leaves memories to cherish

By Hans Bengtsson
Epoch Times Gothenburg Staff
Feb 28, 2007

NTDTV Global Chinese New Year Spectacular

BERLIN—Genuine Chinese cultural shows are rarely seen these days. But on Tuesday and Wednesday night this week, the large audience at the International Congress Centrum in Germany had a chance to experience NTDTV´s extraordinary Chinese New Year Spectacular.

The brief sojourn of the unique troupe, with their performing theme of myths and legends, displayed beauty and drama in a way that lucky Berliners will never forget.

In one of the acts, a Buddha descended to the world to spread goodness among man. His earthly life was manifested as an emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the era that is considered the most splendid and prosperous in Chinese history, a culture inspired by the divine. Many of the performances bring into life the culture of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD).

"The beautiful colors, the music and the dances—all of it are great," said Olli and Jenni Werthman from Berlin during the recess of the Tuesday performance, and they longed to get back to see the second part of the show.

Among the eighteen performances, many westerners would probably recognize the legendary female warrior Mulan about whom Disney had made an animated movie. Unlike the movie that showed off her personality and love for a man, this performance highlighted her respect towards her family and loyalty to her country.

Maria Elena Pedrosa and her daughter, Daniellen appreciated the spiritual features of the show. "I think the world needs it," she said. (Hans Bengtsson/The Epoch Times)

Without much special-effect, the Spectacular still achieved a magical impression. The stage design, the music, the lyrics, and the choreography displayed authentic Chinese culture that is completely different from the contents that are common in the New Year shows of the Communist China.

One of the acts told the story of the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China today, in a dramatic and artistic dance that illustrated the struggle between good and evil.

"It is a great show. I am from Brazil and this was a completely different culture—more spiritual. It is very good, and I think the world needs it," said Maria Elena Pedrosa, tourist guide who attended the Spectacular on Tuesday night, with her daughter, Daniellen.