“It was perfect. It was gorgeous. There was not a single thing out of place. All of the music was, I’m not sure how to really say it, but there’s a lot of precision, a lot of song-like characteristics coming out of each instrument,” said Samuel Diederich, a musician.
“Being a musician, I love good arrangements. They’re very well scored, if that means something to non musicians, the arrangements are absolutely fantastic. And of course, the musicians are top notch,” said Greg Ruth, a former musician.
“I would say it was a beautiful cultural experience with color and dance and acrobatics. It was fabulous,” said Kathleen Nelson, a former business owner.
“The story was told throughout the performance. You can definitely see there’s another side of the story that’s not communism, where people are trying to share the story of their faith, what they believe, and a rich part of their heritage as well,” said Johnathan Brown, a pastor.
“The majority of Chinese history definitely predates communism, and I love the fact that that story is being shared now,” said Rob Ray, a gallery director.
“I think all the dancers definitely had such a passion for what they do. It’s not just about performance that they look good and feel good, but it’s really about just carrying out the mission through their movements and dances,” said Kay Heritage, a business owner.
“You need to come in and experience this. You need to take the time to learn about Chinese culture and what that has meant in our world,” said Kent Hemingway, a former school principal.
