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China, an ancient land with a five thousand-year-old civilization, holds many mysteries. When its mysteries cannot be spoken, sometimes they can be performed. The 2006 New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) Chinese New Year Gala used the arts of dance, song, instrumental music, and martial arts to convey the deeper meaning of Chinese culture in Myths & Legends , held to sold-out audiences at the Radio City Music Hall in New York.
The Gala began with "Illuminating the Divine Land" by the Ying Tang Lion and Dragon Troupe and Ying Tang Dance Troupe. The Emperor of Heaven, along with the Buddha, Taoists and Gods, descends onto the stage in a golden lantern, a symbol of the Chinese New Year and divine light, to impart wisdom and well-being to human beings. Buddha, Taoists and Gods give human beings scriptures, thought-beads (Nenju), alms bowl, and horsetail wisp. People express their gratitude to the Buddha, Taoists and Gods.Twelve ladies in Tang Dynasty robes dance with wisps and beat hand-held fan-shape drums, while warriors practice swords.
"Ancient rituals were handed down with great respect and memory," recalls Commander Dan Elmore, a guest at the opening night's pre-Gala reception. Commander Elmore, was a commanding officer on a Navy destroyer in the South China Seas during World War II, and frequented mainland China before the Cultural Revolution during 1966-76. About the Cultural Revolution, "What a twist…rather sad," said Commander Elmore.
In year 2007, New Tang Dynasty TV is stepping up its live-entertainment sked, boosting the number of perfs of its annual holiday show in a bid to become more direct competish for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
"Chinese New Year Spectacular" will play 15 perfs at Radio City in early February.
Both shows, revue-style amalgams of traditional Chinese performance acts, are produced by independent broadcaster NTDTV and the troupe Divine Performing Arts .
Year Live Audience Cities Worldwide Hosting the Show
2004 10,000 New York City, Washington DC, Taipei, Paris and Toronto
2005 13,500 New York City, Washington DC, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Taipei, Toronto and London
2006 46,000 17 Major Cities Including New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, Taipei, Paris, Seoul, etc.
2007 200,000 32 Major Cities Including New York City, Washington DC, Atlanta, Houston, Paris, Sydney, Berlin etc. 2008 Chinese New Year Spectacular will tour around four continents and more than 50 major cities in the world, do not miss it!
What others had to say about past New York show!!
Rita Cosby, Anchor on MSNBC News:
“I want to congratulate NTDTV for putting on this groundbreaking event, which is being seen by millions upon millions of people around the globe.”
Patricia Neal, Academy Award-winning veteran actress:
“I adored it! It was really a fabulous evening. I loved everything from beginning to end… It was an astonishing show!”
Guillermo Linares, New York Mayor’s Office, Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs
“It’s a wonderful show, something I dream of coming to. It’s a wonderful family event, the best way to celebrate the holidays. Everything comes together in such a wonderful way.”
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