[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF THE CHINESE SPECTACULAR SHOW

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Chinese Spectacular Show, a world-class troupe that showcases Chinese 
Classical performance to audiences worldwide and serves as a bridge 
between cultures.
  In 2006, the Chinese Spectacular was ranked number seven on Billboard 
Magazine's top shows and has played in the finest theaters around the 
country. This year, as men and women of Asian descent celebrate the 
Year of the Rat together with their friends, family and neighbors in 
Cleveland, the Oriental Cultural Association, OCA, is bringing this 
great show to the State Theatre. In keeping with its mission as an 
organization that promotes a cultural exchange and understanding, the 
OCA is proud to bring this spectacular show to Cleveland. The show is a 
unique opportunity to showcase and bring together Cleveland's rich 
multicultural society and appreciation of the various rich cultures 
that constitute the greater Cleveland community.
  The Chinese Spectacular show is the largest overseas Chinese cultural 
production and exemplifies the very best of classical Chinese music and 
dance through its lavish costumes and choreography. They have toured 
over 65 cities around the world just this year and are able to show a 
side of Chinese culture that is often not seen in the United States.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing this 
year's Chinese Spectacular show and celebrating Cleveland's rich 
multicultural community.

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