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Company Manager Surprised Shen Yun Banned in China, Says Fortunately ‘Tradition Is Always Stronger!’

PARIS—Since Tuesday, Feb. 14, Paris has been vibrating to the warm sounds of Shen Yun’s music at the Palais des Congrès. On Feb. 15, Pascal de Varine-Bohan and his wife, Dorothée, were at the Palais des Congrès to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts. This descendant of French nobility is the general secretary of a large…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Journey of Beauty,’ Says Company President

PHOENIX—Bob Auray, the president of an investment firm, and his wife Marion celebrated a belated Valentine’s Day by attending Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Phoenix Orpheum on Feb. 19. The couple agreed that it was “a journey of beauty and a wonderful Valentine’s week present.” “It was a beautiful performance with beautiful messages,” Mr….


‘We Should Follow Shen Yun’s Example,’ Says Korean Professor of Dance

SEOUL, Korea—Lee Byoungok, an honorary professor at Yong In University’s Department of Dance, attended Shen Yun’s matinee at the National Theater of Korea on Feb. 19. The professor said excitedly after the show that Shen Yun has brought about the Renaissance of classical dance. He believes that artists everywhere can learn from Shen Yun Performing…


Former Dancers ‘Astounded’ by Shen Yun’s Perfection

MILWAUKEE—“I am astounded … I just cannot believe [the dancers] achievement,” said Corrine Fiorentino, fitness instructor at the YMCA in Racine, Wis. Mrs. Fiorentino and her husband Dean, a chemical engineer and regional manager for BASF, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Miller High Life Theatre on Feb. 19. Both the Fiorentinos are former…


Shen Yun Shows ‘History We Should Never Forget,’ Says Phoenix Theatergoer

PHOENIX—History has seen the ups and downs of humanity. Some have tried to rewrite or erase parts of that history, but Shen Yun Performing Arts is striving to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. The freedom of expression some audience members saw in Shen Yun struck a chord. “Everyone should be free to believe what…


Shen Yun ‘Very Brave to Present These Truths,’ Says Korean Politician

SEOUL, South Korea—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company finished its 14 performances in South Korea on Feb 19. A member of a panel directly under the Korean president was touched by Shen Yun, and said it was a production you couldn’t find elsewhere. “This is a very special performance. It talked about sensitive topics that…


Shen Yun Is ‘Probably One the Most Beautiful Things I’ve Ever Seen’: Photographer

BOISE, Idaho—A photographer has the eye to capture the beauty in people and in nature. Thomas Juul, photographer, saw the beauty in Shen Yun Performing Arts and expressed his appreciation. “Probably one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I don’t really know how to describe the beauty, talent, and the music is just fabulous….


Violinist Thanks Shen Yun for the Gift of Beauty and Grace

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Alejandrina Terrazas, violinist, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts with a companion at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 19. Former second chair violinist in the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Terrazas was moved by the music. “You elevated my spirit. You had real musicians there. You didn’t have recordings. It’s a…


Shen Yun ‘As Wonderful as a Dream,’ Says Expert in Traditional Oriental Cultures

SEOUL, South Korea—Mr. Choi Sung-jong, president of the Research Institute of Oriental Cultures, is one of Korea’s cultural leaders. He is a consultant of the Korea Ceremony Research Committee and the chairman of the Sungkyunkwan Ceremony Committee. Sungkyunkwan was the foremost educational institution in Korea and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every year, the Sungkyunkwan…


Shen Yun ‘Very Brave to Present These Truths,’ Says Korean Official

SEOUL, South Korea—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company finished its 14 performances in South Korea on Feb 19. A member of a panel directly under the Korean president was touched by Shen Yun, and said it was a production you couldn’t find elsewhere. “This is a very special performance. It talked about sensitive topics that…