Tag: United States

Leak of Xinjiang Police Files Provides ‘Absolutely Shocking’ Evidence of Mass Persecution: Former US Ambassador

A report released by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, presenting leaked documents from the files of the Xinjiang police, offers “absolutely shocking” evidence of the chronic abuse and brutality inflicted on the Uyghur population in China’s far west region, according to Andrew Bremberg, the foundation’s president and a former U.S. ambassador to the United…


Biden Admin’s Reversal of Trump’s Deregulation Is Hurting Economy, Experts Say

The Biden administration’s dramatic expansion of the role of the federal government in business, banking, and society, and sharp break from the deregulatory approach of the Trump presidency, has severely overburdened key sectors and industries of the U.S. economy and helped drive up inflation to the highest rate in four decades, experts say. The federal…


California Congresswoman Applauds Shen Yun for Standing up Against Chinese Communist Party

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Michelle Steel, Republican congresswoman for California’s 48th congressional district, was thrilled by Shen Yun Performing Arts at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on May 22. Mrs. Steel is one of the first Korean-American women to serve in Congress. As a young adult, she came to America searching for opportunities in the hope of…


Shen Yun’s Artists Dedication Appreciated in Thousand Oaks

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Isabella Braveheart, an artist and self-expression coach, and Yazan Daas, an engineer, were at The Fred Kavli Theatre on May 25. They were very touched by the variety in Shen Yun Performing Arts’ program. The New York-based company has a mission to show the world China’s authentic traditional culture and Shen Yun is…


Shen Yun ‘Makes You Feel Alive,’ Says Audience Member

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—There are few events in life that leaves one feeling lighter. Sharon Griffin, a real estate agent and owner of a business that helps musicians, found that experiencing Shen Yun Performing Arts left her feeling happy and alive. “It makes you feel alive through your body. You’re feeling it spiritually,” said Ms. Griffin….


Musician Blown Away by Harmony Between Dance and Music in Shen Yun

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—“It’s greater than the sum of its parts,” said writer and musician Mark Kurasz, after he’d seen Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Fred Kavli Theatre on Tuesday. Mr. Kurasz was expecting to see just dancing but was blown away when he realized that Shen Yun also incorporated music and theatre. From a…


Orlando Patron Says Shen Yun Leaves Her ‘Emotionally Impressed’

ORLANDO, Fla.—Operational manager Jennifer Lani and COO Greg Lueck were impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando on May 22. “This is my second time,” said Ms. Lani, “We’re always impressed by the artistry, the costumes, the gracefulness of the dancers, and the divine message behind…


Professor Says Shen Yun Touched His Heart

ORLANDO, Fla.—Reo McBride, a professor of design at Full Sail University, was touched by Shen Yun Performing Arts at in Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on May 21. “It touches the spirit—it’s beautiful. When I was listening and watching, it brought tears to my eyes,” he said. “A lot of…


Official Policies Have Worsened San Francisco’s Homelessness Crisis, Experts Say

The homelessness crisis in San Francisco has gotten markedly worse in recent years, and while some may try to blame the problem on the pandemic, official missteps at the municipal level have seriously exacerbated the crisis, experts say. San Francisco’s mayor, London Breed, has tried to alleviate the homeless problem in her city with funds…


Civil Servant Says Shen Yun Makes Her Hopeful and Happy

BURLINGTON, Vt.—Sharon Buck, a manager for a department in the New York state government, was delighted by Shen Yun Performing Arts at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Vermont on May 21. “It’s dramatic, funny, and romantic—it’s all of the things that you want to see,” she said. “The choreography is on point, the…