LOS ANGELES—The Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Nokia L.A. Live Theater in Los Angeles, Jan. 18-20, brought to those in attendance an enhanced understanding of Chinese culture through music and dance.
Karin Mortellaro, Salon and Spa Owner, and former dancer was attending with her friend, Lisa Cabrera, a photographer.
Mortellaro's mother was once a member of the famous Rockettes, a precision dance company in New York and her grandmother was a dancer with the Roxy Girls, the precursor to the Rockettes.
"The Nokia Theatre venue is really nice, it's a bigger set up than last year, and much more comfortable. The entertainers and dancers are so strong, and the singers, the baritone that came in, they really take your breath away, make you emotional," said Mortellaro.
When asked about her knowledge of Chinese culture, Mortellaro said, "I've been to China a few times in the 80's and I do know a little bit about Falun Dafa, and some of the culture, and I read about the Tang Dynasty, so there are things that I know.
"It's great to see and hear the songs that say so much, they can really make you feel emotional. The dancers depicting Chinese culture tell a story over many generations. This show was bigger than last year with more dancers."
Cabrera said, "I have two daughters who are dancers and it is beautiful to see the elegance of the Spectacular dancers and what they go through."
Another viewer, Albert Androsky of Pacific Palisades explained, "I thought it portrayed, not the existing China necessarily but what people visualize or feel that is embodied within—the spirit of China over 5,000 years.
"So they weren't trying to depict a particular era—for example, the current era. They were trying to depict what China meant, as the civilization developed over the centuries."
Also commenting on the performance was Xiao Li Hao from Shanghai who is studying to be a licensed nurse in California. "Actually the dancers were perfect—I loved it and the singers. The drummers were also wonderful and powerful. It was a joy to watch," said Hao.
Starting on Jan. 30, all three Divine Performing Arts touring groups will perform at the NTDTV Chinese New Year Splendor for 15 shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Divine Performing Arts performances. For dates and times of their world tour visit: http://www.divineperformingarts.com/sy/ticket_info.
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