In China there is a performing arts troupe that is composed of physically challenged individuals. The group is called “China’s Physically Impaired Performing Arts Troupe”. Its members have some form of physical impairment, whether it be of sight, hearing, or mobility.
Yet, each one passionately believes that everyone has the right to a full life. And for these privileged few their means is through performance. As they themselves say:
Many of the members were born with physical difficulties, but others had accidents that left permanent damage.
The seedlings, shoots, and fully-grown plants were portrayed by dancers, all of them hearing impaired. They were able to perform in perfect synchronization with the music.
The visually impaired and those who could not walk were the singers and musicians.
Post script: The original article had the title "No matter how imperfect we are", which I do not wholly agree with and hence changed the title of this blog post to "No matter what we are". Having no hearing does not make us imperfect, we are perfect, we are complete. This is how we are meant to be. This is our perfection.
Yet, each one passionately believes that everyone has the right to a full life. And for these privileged few their means is through performance. As they themselves say:
Life is full of dreams.Their first tour in Japan ... was called “My Dream”.
People of disabilities equally love life and art.
Many of the members were born with physical difficulties, but others had accidents that left permanent damage.
The seedlings, shoots, and fully-grown plants were portrayed by dancers, all of them hearing impaired. They were able to perform in perfect synchronization with the music.
The visually impaired and those who could not walk were the singers and musicians.
Every life deserves respect and dignity.
Every life is precious beyond measure.
Quoted from and full article at:
http://www.odemagazine.com/blogs/readers_blog/2754/no_matter_how_imperfect_we_are
http://www.odemagazine.com/blogs/readers_blog/2754/no_matter_how_imperfect_we_are
Post script: The original article had the title "No matter how imperfect we are", which I do not wholly agree with and hence changed the title of this blog post to "No matter what we are". Having no hearing does not make us imperfect, we are perfect, we are complete. This is how we are meant to be. This is our perfection.
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