[Tainan] On
April 27, 2003, the Tainan City Government and the Tainan Art Center,
in collaboration with the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association,
held the Koxinga Cultural Festival at the Center's Holiday Plaza. Approximately
a thousand participants enjoyed God's divine love at this joyful celebration
of art and spirituality, which featured an exhibition of Supreme Master
Ching Hai's artistic creations, as well as various instrumental, vocal
and dance performances. Distinguished guests included the Director of
the Tainan Cultural Bureau, the Director of the Tainan Art Center and
more than fifty Formosan celebrities.
The
event received widespread advance publicity from local newspapers and
television and radio stations, including an exclusive interview with
fellow initiates by the local "Voice of Victory" radio station,
and an introduction to Master, the Quan Yin Method and Master's art
exhibition.
On
the day of the event, Chinese artist Dr. Xu Qiao-shen painted a picture
of beautiful plum blossoms, which he presented to the Supreme Master
Ching Hai International Association as a gift. In addition, Mr. Chen
Ji-shan from the Chinese Calligraphy and Seal Engraving Art Society
and nine experienced calligraphers from Tainan demonstrated their skills
by reproducing Master's aphorisms and several poems from the anthology
Wu Tzu. After copying a verse from Wu Tzu, Mr. Chen went
on to recite the poem, creating an exquisite aesthetic atmosphere.
Master's
artworks, including Celestial Clothes, Longevity Lamps, prints of Her
paintings and poetry anthologies, along with Her musical compositions,
were displayed in a gallery elegantly decorated with bamboo and orchids.
The visitors were fascinated by the exhibit and rejoiced in the Heavenly
impressions and vast ocean of love radiating from Master's art. The
venue's huge projection screen and numerous television sets continuously
showed videos of Master's lectures in countries around the world, and
the grand concert - "One World . of peace through music,"
as well as footage recording Her numerous public-service efforts.
Mr.
Xu Geng-xiu, Director of the Tainan Cultural Bureau, and many distinguished
guests visited the exhibition, and were very impressed by Master's immense
and dynamic creativity, feeling inexhaustible love flowing from Her
art works. Amazed by the mature painting skills displayed in Master's
pieces, it was hard for participants to imagine that She was never formally
trained in art.
In
addition to the exhibition, the Festival featured an outdoor performance
entitled "Spring Sonata." Performers included famous artists
from southern Formosa, Miss Wang Xin-xin from Mainland China, known
as "the Queen of Nanyin" (a form of musical story-telling
from southern China) and several renowned local multi-cultural performance
troupes. Together these artists presented a wide variety of unique,
high-quality programs for visitors.
The
Tainan Center of the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
was responsible for planning the event. Motivated by Master's love,
local fellow initiates have long explored every corner of the city,
putting into action their belief in spiritual cultivation and integration
with society in daily life. Tainan initiates have shared Supreme Master
Ching Hai's spirit of universal love through activities such as counseling
in prisons, environmental protection and artistic projects like the
Koxinga Cultural Festival.
A
video of this wonderful event was broadcast by Sun TV in Serial No.
46 of the A Journey through Aesthetic Realms TV program. For
online viewing, please visit: http://www.Godsdirectcontact.org.tw/eng/hichannel/index.htm
(In Chinese, with English subtitles)
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