“The lightness, the grace, the smooth movements [are] super divine. I think it brings you as an observer and as somebody in the audience just closer to God,” said Danijela Hembal, a business founder. “I don't think it can get better. It's the precision of the dancers, the accuracy, it's just first class. There's nothing I would add to it. I love it. I love the different lineups. It has so much variety in the costumes, in the colors, in the storyline, especially bringing in the background. It's the 3D dimensions. I think it's something that she likes and enjoys as well. For me, very inspiring as well to just watch it and just say, ‘wow, this is a really masterpiece of art.’”
“It's inspiring. It's an amazing show, very well put together. It's a moving experience to see this rich culture come to life here on stage in Honolulu,” said Steve Castonguay, the deputy director for the Center for Excellence in Humanitarian Assistance.
“You can't beat live orchestra. All the artists are just marvelous. And the way the music blends in with the dancing and the story, you get sucked into it, and it grabs you. I think that's what the show is about. It really grabs you. You don't know what you're going to expect, but the story hits you in the heart,” said Al Valdez, a university professor.
“I think one of the highlights was also the orchestra. I was amazed to see the beauty of the dance, but also the real music coming from the instruments right in front of us,” said David Yew, a physician.
“It gives us hope that the arts haven't died and that there will be a greater appreciation for this around the world. And maybe China will awaken and allow this sort of art to be revived again,” said Castonguay.
“I hope that China can still watch it somehow and see where they're actually coming from, to grasp back to their divinity and to remember. It's all about remembering where we're coming from,” said Hembal.
“We should be good in the heart, not evil, right? We shouldn't hurt each other. That's the message,” said Valdez.
