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. Bell Auditorium on Jan. 10.
“The show was astounding. It was beautiful,” said Mr. Ficocelli. “It was heartbreaking at times to see what you hear about, but really don’t always process: the oppression of the communist government in China and communism in general. To see the beauty of the ancient aspects of Chinese culture made me want to know more about that ancient history and the ancient culture of China that has such beauty, such a moral grounding, such an intent to blend the dignity of the human with the art and for the glory of the Creator. That was amazing to see.”…