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Shen Yun Is Enriching, Uplifting, Says College CFO

WORCESTER, Ma.—John Pitcher, CFO of Bunker Hill Community College, was happy to have experienced the authentic Chinese culture after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Hanover Theatre, where Shen Yun was performing for one weekend. “I would say that this is a show that they should try to certainly go to if they can,…


Shen Yun’s Values Are ‘Something The Entire World Needs to Share Together,’ Says Former CEO

SAVANNAH, Ga.—Shen Yun means “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” and former television CEO Bob Brillante saw that the classical Chinese dance and music company lived up to its name when he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Johnny Mercer Theatre at Savannah Civic Center on Jan. 14. “Each of those dancers up there…


Dance Instructor Watches Shen Yun: ‘Thank You For Inspiring Us’

PITTSBURGH—Rebecca Reese, artistic director, owner, and dance instructor of her own dance academy, and her husband Charlie, who works in finance, attended this year’s Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Jan. 14. This was her first introduction to traditional Chinese culture and she…


Shen Yun Portrays ‘Deep Spiritual and Human Values,’ Says Berkeley Audience

BERKELEY, Calif.—In a modern age where instant gratification and worldly gains reign supreme, the idea of divine-inspired culture—though prevalent throughout history—is quickly losing ground. For retired systems analyst Slawomir Sieminski, Shen Yun Performing Arts conveyed “a deeper meaning of life and humanity.” It was a reminder that there is more to life than meets the…


Shen Yun ‘Reminds You About The Beauty of Life’ Says Hospital Worker

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.—The past few years have been difficult for everyone, and although things are gradually going back to normal, a reminder that there is still beauty in life can go a long way. Clayton White, who works with patient access at a hospital, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the ETSU Martin Center for…


Shen Yun Portrays The ‘Beauty Of The Human Spirit’ Says Former Senior Vice President

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Shen Yun means “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” and that is certainly what former Senior Vice President Carol Sheldon saw when she watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the William B. Bell Auditorium on Jan. 11. “Emotional, very emotional,” said Ms. Sheldon. “Very beautiful, very classic, and just delightful, all around. I loved…


Canada, U.S. to Offer More Nexus Interview Options to Help Clear Applicant Backlog

Canada and the United States will be offering more Nexus interview options to help clear a large backlog of applications, says the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). “In order to address the significant backlog in NEXUS applications, CBP [U.S. Customs and Border Protection] and CBSA have increased the number of interview appointments available to applicants…


Classified Documents Found at Biden’s Office Will Fuel Internal Democrat Dissension Over 2024 Bid, Strategists Say

News Analysis Dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden among members of his own party is likely to grow markedly in the wake of revelations that Biden left classified documents to which he had gained access during his time as vice president in an office he used in Washington as an honorary member of the University of…


Shen Yun Is ‘Truth Mixed With Beauty,’ Says Hardware Design Engineer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.—Audience members have said in the past that Shen Yun Performing Arts is more than just simple entertainment and that it sends important messages. Hardware design engineer Eric Harrah and his wife Elaine Harrah, a stay-at-home wife and mother, could concur. The couple attended Shen Yun at the ETSU Martin Center for the…


Beautiful, Astounding Art Showing Human Dignity: Georgia Couple Praises Shen Yun

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Dance and music are universal languages that transcend language and cultural barriers. It was through these universal languages that Mark Ficocelli, who works in rehabilitation technologist services, and Elizabeth Ficocelli, a voiceover artist, were able to experience the beauty of traditional Chinese culture when they attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the William B….