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New York: More than 70 Government Officials Congratulate the Premiere of the Chinese New Year Splendor (Photo)

Jan. 31, 2008 |   By Cai Ju

(Clearwisdom.net) The 2008 New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) Chinese New Year Splendor will be performed at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, New York on January 30. The Divine Performing Arts New York Company and the Divine Performing Arts Touring Company will jointly present a grand show at Radio City Music Hall--Capital of the Art World.

 


More than 70 government officials in New York send Chinese New Year greetings to all Chinese around the world, and wish the Divine Performing Arts great success in its performances

 

New York government officials of different levels sent congratulatory letters and proclamations through NTDTV to extend their Chinese New Year greetings to all Chinese around the world, and wish the Divine Performing Arts great success in its performances at Radio City Music Hall in New York. More than 70 Congressmen and Congresswomen, State Assemblymen and City Councilors sent congratulatory letters and proclamations to NTDTV and Divine Performing Arts.

The government officials included Ms. Jodi Rell, Governor of the State of Connecticut, Congressman Ed Towns of the 10th District of New York State, Congressman Charles Rangel, of the 15th District, Congresswoman Nita Lowey of District 18, Congressman Vito J. Fossella of the 13t h District, Congressman Michael R. McNulty of the 21st District, Lieutenant Governor of New York State David Paterson, Albany County District Attorney David Soares, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, several more New York State senators and representatives, New York City Councilor Christine Quinn and several more city councilors. They especially commended NTDTV and Divine Performing Arts for promoting authentic Chinese culture, and presenting pure Chinese culture, bringing the audience an outstanding experience, and providing a colorful stage for the cross-cultural exchange between the Eastern and Western societies.

The Governor of Connecticut, Ms. Jodi Rell, extended her warm greetings to the viewers of NTDTV. She commended all of the participants and performers in the 2008 Chinese New Year Splendor, and said the show "reaffirms the beauty and importance of traditional values and Chinese cultural heritage as an integral part of American multicultural society." Ms. Jodi Rell thanked NTDTV for striving to "provide the opportunity for a greater understanding between Western and Eastern societies."

Congressman Ed Towns of Brooklyn, New York State stated, "The Chinese New Year is a time of renewal, of hopefulness for happiness and prosperity in the year to come. This year is predicted to be an exciting year full of new beginnings." "This World Class Chinese Show with classical dance, powerful music and breathtaking backdrops depicting the epic tales that will take you far beyond entertainment." "The Divine Performing Arts Company is to be congratulated for the great job they have done in bringing traditional culture and arts to the world that celebrates human dignity and positive values." He said that the show itself "is a great accomplishment."

Mr. Ed Towns also congratulated NTDTV on "launching local broadcast that cover NY/NJ/PA, reaching over 5 million viewers. That is a great accomplishment. That is the kind of progress that gives us hope for great change."

Congressman Vito Fossella of Staten Island, New York stated that he knew that every year, people look forward to attending NTDTV's Chinese New Year Splendor at the Radio City Music Hall. The Divine Performing Arts brings authentic Chinese culture to the world through their performances, just as the Chinese community in this country brings us traditional Chinese culture, all this we should be proud of.

Congresswoman Nita Lowey of the Westchester District in New York thanked NTDTV for its efforts and contributions to fostering cultural diversity and peace and universal love in society. She wished everybody a Happy New Year!

Congressman Charles Rangel stated that he hoped that he could, as everybody else, sit at the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan to appreciate the Divine Performing Arts' performance. But he is a Congressman, and has to stay in Washington DC, making legislation for the country. He hoped everybody would have a happy New Year, and enjoy this perfect performance.

The Divine Performing Arts' performances at the main venue- Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, New York will start this Wednesday, January 30, and continue for eleven days until February 9. In the past days, group tickets and individual tickets have been sold in shopping malls, companies, schools, hospitals and other organizations of society in New York. The Chinese hot line for tickets is (212) 695-7469, and one can inquire on the website www.chinesesplendor.com.