(Clearwisdom.net) From February 22 to 24, Divine Performing Arts held four performances of the Chinese New Year Spectacular in London, and received a number of congratulatory letters from political leaders.
Councillor Andrew Gibson, Mayor of the London Borough of Lambeth
Andrew Gibson, the mayor of the London Borough of Lambeth, said in his letter: "I'm councillor Andrew Gibson, Mayor of the London Borough of Lambeth. Lambeth is home of the Royal Festival Hall, one of the UK's leading art institutions. This year the hall is the host to Shen Yun and we are delighted to be their host this year to celebrate the Chinese New Year. I know the performance is going to be outstanding. Enjoy the show and have a Happy New Year."
Dr. Charles Tannock MEP, Deputy Coordinator Foreign Affairs Committee for EPP-ED Group
Charles Tannock MEP, Deputy Coordinator Foreign Affairs Committee for the EPP-ED Group (European People's Party and European Democrats), said in his letter: "I wish to extend my very best wishes to Chinese communities in my constituency of London and around the world on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Rat, an animal which traditionally brings prosperity and provides protection. This year will be a momentous year for China. The world's attention will focus on the Beijing Olympics, an event which will enable China to show off its modernity and success. However, we will not see the other China - the China in which religious minorities are persecuted, human rights are denied and dissent is brutally crushed. NTDTV is an enterprising and independent television network that seeks to share China's greatness with the world. NTDTV does not shirk from criticism of the communist regime, despite Beijing's efforts to silence the station. NTDTV's success serves as a shining example of how China can engage with the wider world. I wish the NTDTV Chinese New Year Gala Spectacular a great success."
Caroline Keen, Lord Mayor of Westminster, London
Caroline Keen, Lord Mayor of Westminster, London, said in her letter: "Hello my name is Caroline Keen. I'm the Lord Mayor of Westminster and it gives me great pleasure to welcome you for the Chinese New Year. Here in London we are very proud of our Chinese community and during New Year celebrations we enjoy the many festivals that they put on. The free opportunities to enjoy music, dance and the theatre and particularly this year when the Shen Yun Spectacular will take place on the South Bank, when people have the opportunity to see some of the traditional cultural activities from China."
David Cameron, the leader of the Opposition, said in his letter: "I am delighted to send my best wishes to all NTDTV viewers for the New Year, and for a successful Year of the Rat. I know how popular and enjoyable Chinese New Year celebrations are for people from all communities. They give everyone the opportunity to celebrate the immense contribution which Chinese communities make to our national life. Britain is rightly proud of our ethnically diverse society, and of our British identity and shared values. All of us---whatever our background or faith---have got far more that unites us than divides us. May you and your families have a happy and prosperous New Year."
Bridget Prentice, Member of British Parliament, Minister in Ministry of Justice, said: "My name is Bridget Prentice and I'm the Member of Parliament for Lewiston East in South East London. I'm also Minister in Ministry of Justice. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to wish the viewers of New Tang Dynasty Television a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year in this year of the Rat."