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Shen Yun Brings ‘The Promise of Optimism,’ Says Professional Writer

April 10, 2022
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BOSTON, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Arts’s mission is show the beauty of traditional Chinese culture through classical dance and music. Its story-based dances and unique orchestra are a new and exciting experience for many theatergoers. “It is top-notch; the dancing, the strength, the agility, the nimbleness [of the dancers],” said Mike Maranhas, a professional writer who…

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Dutch Family Applauds Shen Yun’s Depiction of Courageous Chinese People

April 9, 2022
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SEATTLE—”I loved every minute,” said Mrs. Josie Vermeulen, simply. It was the 96-year-old Dutch immigrant’s second time seeing a performance by Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun is based in New York, where each year the performers introduce a new program highlighting different aspects of China’s 5,000 year history—a history before communism. Mrs. Vermeulen came to…

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Shen Yun Brings ‘Peace and Harmony’ to Boston

April 9, 2022
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BOSTON—After seeing Shen Yun for the first time, Peter and Lynn were surprised and dismayed by the fact that such a performance cannot be seen in China. “We’re fortunate that we get to see it here,” said Lynn, who works in hospitality. She and her husband Peter saw the classical Chinese dance company for the…

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Shen Yun a Life-Changing Experience, Says COO

April 9, 2022
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BOSTON—Shen Yun Performing Arts is a life-changing experience, said Derek Bennett, chief operating officer of a construction company, after seeing the performance at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on April 9. “I think everyone should [see Shen Yun] at least once in their life,” said Mr. Bennett. Based in New York, Shen Yun is…

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Shen Yun ‘Is Like a Work of Art’ Says Photographer at a Seattle Performance

April 9, 2022
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SEATTLE—Photographer Michael Doucet had wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for many years, and when the world’s premier Chinese classical dance and music performance came to Seattle, he didn’t hesitate. “It’s so beautiful. Everyone … comes here to see the beautiful lines and the design. And I love seeing the traditional Chinese dance. It’s…

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Photographer: Shen Yun Would Be a Dream to Capture on Film

April 9, 2022
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SEATTLE—Photographer Michael Doucet had wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for many years, and when the world’s premier Chinese classical dance and music performance came to Seattle, he didn’t hesitate. “It’s so beautiful. Everyone … comes here to see the beautiful lines and the design. And I love seeing the traditional Chinese dance. It’s…

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Indian Association President Shares Her 7-Year Love of Shen Yun

April 9, 2022
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SEATTLE—Lavanya Reddy attended her first Shen Yun performance about 10 years ago, and not only has she been a loyal fan ever since, but also a huge advocate. She is the president of The National Federation of Indian American Associations and a Montessori teacher by profession. NFIA is a national umbrella organization for all the organizations of…

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Shen Yun Shows Baton Rouge a Faith-Filled China

April 9, 2022
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BATON ROUGE—Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance performance hailing from New York, produces an outsized reaction from its audiences, perhaps because it goes beyond its stunning stage effects to a deeper human need. Leonard Kight, retired Air Force colonel and his wife Linda attended the April 9 matinee. “It was spellbinding. I literally cried through…

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China’s Lockdowns May Be Partly a Ploy to Tamper With Supply Chains, Highlight US Dependence: Expert

April 9, 2022
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The extremely strict lockdown that Beijing officials have imposed on Shanghai and other cities in recent weeks may be aimed at sending a message to the United States and aligned powers about their dependence on Chinese supply chains, said Brian McCarthy, chief strategist at investment firm Macrolens LLC. The two-phased lockdown in Shanghai began to…

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Shen Yun: ‘There’s a Sense of Sacredness to It’, Says Audience Member

April 8, 2022
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SEATTLE, Wash.—Mark Sivertsen, a research and innovation specialist, had been wanting to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for four years. He finally got the chance on April 7 as the classical Chinese dance and music company returned to Seattle after the end of pandemic restrictions and lockdowns. “I love the color, I love the choreography….

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