Dr. Michael Zhang, Biotech Company CEO, San Diego
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CEO in California: An Extremely High Level of Performance Dr. Michael Zhang, president & CEO of Optimer Biotechnology, Inc. and his wife Dr. Tessie Che, graced the show on the opening night of Chinese New Year Spectacular show in San Diego on Jan. 15, 2008.
Dr. Michael Zhang: "The program was nicely arranged and contained some historical [Chinese] stories. If my granddaughter saw the show, she would definitely be delighted."
Dr. Tessie Che: "The dance was fantastic! The performers are very, very talented. The performance was very exciting! I call it grand-tastic! My favorites are the Tang Court Drummers and the opening dance from heaven, which delivered a fantastic world…The costumes are beautiful and very, very attractive. The performers' movements are perfect and are of very high quality. This is a very good, very, very impressive show. I give it a very high rating." » Full story
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Dr. Gil Jackofsky and his wife Carol Jackofsky, San Diego
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A Message of Peace
Dr. Gil Jackofsky and his wife Carol Jackofsky, a hospital director and psychiatric social worker, attended San Diego’s 2008 Chinese New Year Spectacular.
Dr. Gil Jackofsky: "It was thought provoking and it made you think. The message was very clear and very uplifting, and I think that the theme of the show was peace and freedom."
Carol Jackofsky: "The tenors, the sopranos … They were wonderful. I thought that ballet was very disciplined, but this is beyond that … The discipline of it was amazing … It was magnificent, ecstatically gorgeous, and one of the best things I've ever seen.” » Full story
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Faust Henrietta, San Marcos
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The Power of Purity
Faust Henrietta, San Marcos resident and retired teacher of Chula Vista Elementary School District:
"We need to have the graciousness, the finesse, perfection, and the gentleness that we saw today [in the show]. That pure, uplifting feeling, with something about love, forgiveness, and forbearance; it doesn't exist in most of our culture in America today…I bought one of the DVDs for my grandchildren because I want them to learn how to be gracious and kind." » Full story |
Jackie Arisa and her daughter Lorna Arisa
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Relaxing, Calming, and Exciting, All at the Same Time
Jackie Arisa, Pre-school teacher and her daughter Lorna Arisa:
Jackie: "It was wonderful. It was very, very good. Very professional, and I loved the variety, the dances, and the singing. It was a nice combination. The costumes were gorgeous. The backgrounds were very artistic…The dances were very intricate. I just loved the way the women moved; especially, the steps, it was great.”
Lorna: “It was really great! Relaxing, calming, and exciting all at the same time!" » Full story
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Tina, San Diego resident from Hong Kong
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Wonderful, Very Refreshing
Tina, San Diego resident from Hong Kong
“It's spectacular! It's just beautiful! The choreography, beautiful costumes, and this is very new to me, even the background graphics incorporates with the dance and the whole theme. I think this is wonderful, very refreshing. It is just lovely.” » Full story
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Wei Shi, Freelance Writer from China
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Writer: Like Spring Rain Has Watered My Soul
Wei Shi, Freelance Writer from China:
"The show was great…I felt like a spring rain has watered my soul." » Full story |
Taeko Uchino (L), San Diego
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Psychology Professor: A Lot of Harmony and Coordination, and a Deep Trust with Each Other
Taeko Uchino, San Diego resident, Professor of Psychology
"It was fantastic. The way it was coordinated really kept the audience captivated. There must have been a lot of harmony and coordination, and a deep trust with each other. It can also be seen that they were very attentive to detail." » Full story |
Diane Benaroya (L) and her daughter Sarit Benaroya (R)
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Dancing and Drumming at the Same Time - Incredible
Diane Benaroya, San Diego Jewish Journal
"The kid liked the drums the best. The rhythm was great, dancing, and drumming at the same time; it was incredible. They're really talented performers." » Full story |
Ms. Shi (R) from Beijing and her daughter (L)
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‘Will Bring the Messages from Divine Performing Arts Back to Beijing’
Ms. Shi from Beijing:
"The show is very well done. It makes us feel very proud of our Chinese heritage… I will bring the Spectacular DVDs and materials back to Beijing and give them to my relatives and friends. I will share with them my experience of watching this show in U.S. and let them know how successful such Chinese shows are in this country." » Full story |
Koch’s family: Grandmother Ann (M), mother (L), and grand-daughter Sophia (R)
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‘Out of this World’
Ann Koch, housewife and grandmother, San Diego
“I loved it. I loved everything about it. The colors were outstanding. They were just absolutely brilliant, and the dances were out of this world… I would recommend it to anybody. It was very uplifting. It opens your eyes to what's going on around us. You really have to come see it for yourself." » Full story |
David Allen, Toastmasters International, San Diego
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‘The Truth will Set the People Free’
David Allen, Toastmasters International, San Diego
"I love the beauty and the richness of the culture that was portrayed there. The costumes, the music… I really liked the variety, the different backgrounds. … I see why the communist party is trying to discourage people from showing something that tells the truth [because] the truth will set the people free in the end. Good will triumph over evil." » Full story |
