MILAN, Italy—The audience applauded enthusiastically during opening night of the Chinese Spectacular at the Alliance Theatre where Divine Performing Arts is making its way across Europe, sharing traditional Chinese dance, music, and mythology.
Eugenzo DeAstis, in the automation field said, "I like it and I see the colours of the costumes are very nice. In particular, I like the dance with the cups on their heads."
DeAstis, who received a flyer advertising the show said, "I like to know things from faraway countries. I was surprised to see some criticisms about the communist system."
"The dancing itself and also the costumes were really nice. I also like the scene with the three girls in the jail and the dream [Risen Lotus Flower]," DeAstis explains, that it's a story of a girl jailed and killed for her beliefs "and how they were enforcing the idea to resist."
Agreeing about the beautiful costumes, Chiara Nartoinoli a storeowner added, "I like the costumes and the colours. They were very delicate. It was like a fantasy. It is not only a fantasy but something very meaningful. It is very interesting for me. I don't know very much about Chinese culture but it's interesting to know."
In addition to the piece about the persecution of the girl, Nartoinoli enjoyed the drumming segment best.
"The movements are very … perfect. I think there was something fantastic about the dance. It's very delicate; very nice." She continued in describing how she felt while watching it, "It's not something that you can explain. It's in the interior," a feeling deep inside which left Nartoinoli feeling "happy."
DeAstis said he was left with the feeling of "serenity." Reflecting on his experience he concluded, "Looking at the [show] I get the idea that [they] want to teach you something through the dancing. It's not only aesthetical, but also the intention to teach you."
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