Tai Lihua, the disabled lead dancer of "The Thousand-handed Goddess of Mercy", impressed us by her refined performance but more by her spirit.

With graceful dance and sumptuous costumes, the dance of "The Thousand-handed Goddess of Mercy" was absolutely an eye-catcher. But can you imagine that the 21 dancers are deaf and mute?

In 1994, Tai was admitted to the Hubei Fine Arts Institute as a student majoring in decoration and design. Her most loving piece is a canvas painting of ears and eyes. It's about a man standing in an abyss of darkness. She added ears and eyes and also the sun to it because disabled people always aspire for the colorful world. Sunshine brings life and hope.

Tai believes that life is never plain sailing. You can't choose goods and bads but you CAN pick a perspective and brave the adversity.

Tai is always frank and optimistic. If she could hear, she wouldn't get so much care from people around her perhaps, let alone achieve anything. It's the affection that has supported her all along, and so rather than regret, she has great satisfaction.

Living twenty years in a silent world, Tai Lihua doesn't bear a grudge. She retains a smile to the world and has made a miracle out of her disability. Every one knows her as an outgoing and optimistic character. It's such an attitude that prompts her to dance to her "music," narrating her beautiful story.

As Tai understands, the Thousand-handed Goddess of Mercy is kind-hearted and always willing to give a hand to people in difficulty. As the society shows concern and care, the disabled are reaching out with the deepest gratitude.

As a disabled dancer, Tai Lihua's pursuit of art never lacks hardship. With her gift and determination however, she will surely tide it over and bask in her silent world of splendor.