Like the Loch Ness Monster of Scotland, China has its myths and legends of dragons, some helpful and benevolent, and some not so. Of the evil variety, theres one thats been slain on stages around the world during the 2006 NTDTVs Global Chinese New Year Spectaculars. The performance is called “Nine Swords,” and it obviously was one of the audiences favorites as it receiving roaring applause.
I hope NTDTV will bring this performance back in its 2007 shows for its a drama worth seeing repeatedly as it is more than a myth or a legend. The evil red dragon symbolizes the specter of communism in China and its brutality of repression and bloodshed. And in a ritual drama nine dancers from the New Tang Dynasty Performing Arts Center, wielding their swords of truth, fight the dragon in a magnificent martial arts performance.
The dancers nine swords represent the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party, an editorial series published by the Epoch Times which has inspired a huge Quitting-the-CCP movement in China. Within two years more than 16 million Chinese have now quit from the party.
As I was watching this battle between good and evil, I felt moved by...