WORCESTER, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Arts received a special welcome in the “Heart of the Commonwealth” as it kicked off its performances in Massachusett’s second most populous city. At Shen Yun’s opening show in Worcester on Oct. 16, Mayor Joseph Petty read out a proclamation in honor of Shen Yun’s arrival at Hanover Theatre. Shen Yun has “grown into a household name around the world,” the mayor said in his proclamation. He commended the performers for their artistry: “Throughout history, almost every culture has looked to the Divine inspiration. Today, Shen Yun artists followed a noble tradition in their daily training, which results in the performance of beauty, purity, and goodness. “Shen Yun is a show that nourishes the soul,” he added. Shen Yun, based in New York, tours over 150 cities each year presenting classical Chinese dance and a live orchestra to bring to life 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Its theme …