"As a group, these folk and traditional artists reflect the diverse heritage and cultural traditions that transcend their beginnings to become part of our national character. Americans all, they bring age-old customs, crafts and ways of living to the flux of American life, a pluralism that makes us strong and defines us, in the words of Walt Whitman, as 'not merely a nation but a teeming nation of nations.'"
| | ? National Endowment for the Arts, 2004, about the recipients of the 2004 National Folk Heritage Fellowship Award |
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| "?You have worked to further the folk and traditional arts in the United States." | - David Wu, member of Congress
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"It was a great opportunity to see your wonderful puppet show at the 1999 National Folk Festival in East Lansing, Michigan." | ? Julia Olin, Associate Director
National Council for the Traditional Arts
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"I was thrilled with your wonderful puppet performances...Thank you again for making our celebration of the Chinese New Year a great success." | ? Nancy Nowiszewski, Administrator
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,
Kansas City, MO |
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"It was a great privilege to see your performance at the 2004 National Folk Festival. Your theatrical artistry transcends the common concepts of puppetry. Your skill in creating and manipulating the puppets with only two hands each is astounding!" | | ? Richard Merrill, professional puppeteer |
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| "Master puppeteers from China follow a tradition that?s rare in this country." | | - The Oregonian |
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| "Thanks for helping us to present wonderful traditional arts to audiences across the nation." | - Andy Wallace, American Folklife Center
The Library of Congress |
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| "Audiences get to see these puppet performances which are superb and receive outstanding reviews in China as well as the world." | -Nancy J. Nusz,Folklife Director
Oregon Historical Society
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| "The best word for their work is exquisite?" | - Kris Bluett-Woolen, Puppeteer
Tears of Joy Puppet Theater
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| | Monkey King touring at South Puget Sound Community College |
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