In the large-scale cultural program called "Poetry and Painting China" and produced by CCTV, Hong Kong celebrity Dicky Cheung participated in recording "The Book of Songs · National Style · Tang Style”. It was later broadcast on November 20.
Dicky Cheung also shared on Weibo why he chose the theme of "The Book of Songs". He explained, "The ‘Book of Songs’ is the beginning of ancient Chinese poetry, and it is also an important theme for poetry and painting in China."
Cheung chose "Tang Style" because he was impressed by the painting "Tang Style", which had been created by Ma Hezhi during the Southern Song dynasty. It is not just a painting or a scene, for it is a scroll extending over more than eight meters. Twelve scenes and famous objects from the Book of Songs are illustrated there. “‘The Book of Songs can be understood more vividly when the flowers, birds, and insects in the poems are depicted in pictures,” he insisted. “I hope that today more and more people will be interested in learning about the Book of Songs through music."
Dicky Cheung, a Catholic celebrity, bears witness to his Heavenly Father publicly. He once confessed, "Everything I have today - my career, my home, my family's health, my wealth, my friends – it all was given to me by God."
During an interview about his ministry and evangelism, Cheung explained: "I expressed a wish to God when I participated in the New Talent Singing Contest for the second time. I promised that if I won, I would build a church for Him. Sadly, this wish was never realized, and I was also surprised to discover how difficult it is for a young man to actually construct a church."
"Later on, I acted in ‘Live Forever’ and was inspired by the faith of Saint Francis of Assisi, who claimed that every place in the world is a sanctuary of God. Even though I could not build a real church, I can build a church in people's hearts through my plays, lyrics, conversations, and actions. I have passion for this mission and want to do more work to spread the Gospel and serve the Lord."
Cheung appeared in a film called Pursue the Light! earlier this year. His excellent performance won him the "Strongest Chaser of Light" title. All who saw his efforts and performance agreed that Dicky Cheung deserved the title. Dicky Cheung takes every performance seriously and is willing to learn humbly from the younger generation. He strives to impress the audience in every performance. In addition, Cheung's humorous personality often adds cheer to the scene. People see this as a "light" in their lives. In an interview afterward, Dicky Cheung also referred constantly to love.
Over the years, Cheung has not only used the cultural field to spread the theme of love but also through "living by faith". He insists on praying before meals and making the sign of the cross when filming, when eating box meals, when going to five-star hotels, airplane meals, etc. Whenever he signs autographs for fans, he adds the words: "God bless you". He also explains to unbelievers what the expression means. Cheung believes this can be a quiet blessing.
There is a custom within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong to hold a worship ceremony before shooting a drama or performing a concert. This is intended to guarantee the project's success. But instead of joining in such worship ceremonies, Cheung always stands alongside and prays by himself. "I must persist in my faith through my actions and habits,” he explained, “showing people that I am indeed a Catholic."
- Translated by Richard Zou
央视制作的大型文化节目《诗画中国》中，香港艺人张卫健参与录制的《诗经·国风·唐风》部分于11月20日播出。
当天，张卫健在微博中分享为什么会选择《诗经》这个主题。 张卫健写道，“我觉得《诗经》作为中国古代诗歌的开端，有很重要的地位和意义，也是#诗画中国#一定要有的主题。”
至于为什么选择《唐风图》，张卫健表示第一次看到南宋画家马和之的《唐风图》，就被惊艳到了。张卫健描述，“它不仅仅是一幅画、一个场景，而是一个8米多的长卷。画了十二段图，把《诗经》中的场景、名物以画面的形式呈现在我们眼前。让诗句中的花草鸟虫都生动起来，让我们能够更生动的读懂《诗经》讲了什么。我也希望通过音乐的融入让更多现代人有兴趣去了解《诗经》的内容。”
信奉天主教的张卫健，是愿意公开对人见证天父的艺人。他曾经告白：“我今天拥有的一切，包括事业、家庭、家人的健康、财富以及朋友等等，一切皆是天主所赐。”
曾在采访中谈及事奉及福传的使命，张卫健分享过，“在第二次参加新秀歌唱比赛的时候，我单纯地向天主承诺：若我能胜出，我会为天主建造一座教堂。这个承诺一直未有实现，对于当时年少气盛的我来说，没想到，原来建造一座教堂是很复杂的事情。”
“后来参演了《流芳百世》，从圣人方济各的信仰中得到启示，世上每一处地方都是天主的圣所。我虽未能建造一座真正的教堂，但是我可以在我的戏剧、歌词或谈话、行为中给人刻骨铭心的记忆，将教堂建在人的心中。也因着这份使命感让我觉得自己要做更多的福传及事主工作。”
今年年初，56岁的张卫健在《追光吧！》节目中凭借出色的表现获得了“最强追光者”称号，大家对他的努力和表演看在眼里，一致认为他得到这个称号当之无愧。他对待每一个节目都认真而拼尽全力，而且愿意虚心跟年轻后辈学习；他的表演很用心，力求每一个演出都能打动观众；同时，张卫健为人幽默风趣，常常给节目现场带去很多欢快的氛围。俨然是人们生活的一道“光”。事后接受采访，他也多次谈到“爱”。
张卫健多年来不仅借助文化领域去传扬“爱”这个主题，并且通过各种各样的方式“活出自己的信仰”。他在拍戏时，无论是吃盒饭，去大排档，还是五星级酒店、飞机餐等都坚持做饭前祈祷（画十字圣号）；他在给粉丝签名时会写下加上“主佑”两字，如有不信主的人问是什么意思，他就可以解释；张卫健觉得也算是一种无声的福传。
大家都知道娱乐圈有一习俗，拍剧或者开演唱会之前有一个拜神仪式，寓意各项工作顺利。张卫健这个时候总是坚持站在一旁祈祷，不作参拜。他认为，“信仰要有一份坚持，用自己的行动和习惯展示给身边的人：我是天主教徒。”
艺人张卫健参与央视文化节目的录制
In the large-scale cultural program called "Poetry and Painting China" and produced by CCTV, Hong Kong celebrity Dicky Cheung participated in recording "The Book of Songs · National Style · Tang Style”. It was later broadcast on November 20.
Dicky Cheung also shared on Weibo why he chose the theme of "The Book of Songs". He explained, "The ‘Book of Songs’ is the beginning of ancient Chinese poetry, and it is also an important theme for poetry and painting in China."
Cheung chose "Tang Style" because he was impressed by the painting "Tang Style", which had been created by Ma Hezhi during the Southern Song dynasty. It is not just a painting or a scene, for it is a scroll extending over more than eight meters. Twelve scenes and famous objects from the Book of Songs are illustrated there. “‘The Book of Songs can be understood more vividly when the flowers, birds, and insects in the poems are depicted in pictures,” he insisted. “I hope that today more and more people will be interested in learning about the Book of Songs through music."
Dicky Cheung, a Catholic celebrity, bears witness to his Heavenly Father publicly. He once confessed, "Everything I have today - my career, my home, my family's health, my wealth, my friends – it all was given to me by God."
During an interview about his ministry and evangelism, Cheung explained: "I expressed a wish to God when I participated in the New Talent Singing Contest for the second time. I promised that if I won, I would build a church for Him. Sadly, this wish was never realized, and I was also surprised to discover how difficult it is for a young man to actually construct a church."
"Later on, I acted in ‘Live Forever’ and was inspired by the faith of Saint Francis of Assisi, who claimed that every place in the world is a sanctuary of God. Even though I could not build a real church, I can build a church in people's hearts through my plays, lyrics, conversations, and actions. I have passion for this mission and want to do more work to spread the Gospel and serve the Lord."
Cheung appeared in a film called Pursue the Light! earlier this year. His excellent performance won him the "Strongest Chaser of Light" title. All who saw his efforts and performance agreed that Dicky Cheung deserved the title. Dicky Cheung takes every performance seriously and is willing to learn humbly from the younger generation. He strives to impress the audience in every performance. In addition, Cheung's humorous personality often adds cheer to the scene. People see this as a "light" in their lives. In an interview afterward, Dicky Cheung also referred constantly to love.
Over the years, Cheung has not only used the cultural field to spread the theme of love but also through "living by faith". He insists on praying before meals and making the sign of the cross when filming, when eating box meals, when going to five-star hotels, airplane meals, etc. Whenever he signs autographs for fans, he adds the words: "God bless you". He also explains to unbelievers what the expression means. Cheung believes this can be a quiet blessing.
There is a custom within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong to hold a worship ceremony before shooting a drama or performing a concert. This is intended to guarantee the project's success. But instead of joining in such worship ceremonies, Cheung always stands alongside and prays by himself. "I must persist in my faith through my actions and habits,” he explained, “showing people that I am indeed a Catholic."
- Translated by Richard Zou
Catholic Celebrity Dicky Cheung Joins in Recording of CCTV Cultural Program
