Matthew Roth, superintendent with Flynn Canada, a leading building maintenance and commercial contracting company in North America, was among those in attendance. “It’s amazing, a great experience and fun to watch,” he said, adding that the seamless integration of digital backdrop and live action was particularly impressive.
Also present was Kassie Burkholder, executive director for corporate and continuing education at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, one of Canada’s top-ranked research polytechnics. “Beautiful work—everything from their arm movements to their positions and outfits,” she said. Burkholder noted that the spiritual elements of the show and its portrayal of traditional values left a lasting impact. “I didn’t realize that people today were still being persecuted for [their faith]. That’s heartbreaking.”
Air Canada pilot Kole Lundie expressed appreciation for the musical arrangement, which blends classical Western and traditional Chinese instruments. “It was very interesting to see the Eastern and Western musical combination—first of its kind in the world. Very well done.” He added that the storyline and historical themes gave him a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and history. “Today’s performance gave me quite a bit of enlightenment.”
Lundie’s friend, Natalie Miller, who works in municipal government, also shared her thoughts. “It was phenomenal. You could tell the performers were really passionate,” she said. “What a wonderful performance they did today showcasing China and its history. We were just honored to be here.”
“I love the stories of love and finding people, and the spiritual aspect of it,” said Burkholder. “It had a lot of emotion and feeling. It was really nice.”
