WELLINGTON, New Zealand—When New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts, a world-class Chinese classical dance and music performance, came to St. James Theatre on April 15, it brought with it a mission and story that resonated with many people.
“I was overwhelmed,” said Huhana Lyndon. Ms. Lyndon—who is CEO of the Ngatiwai Trust Board and Maori organisations in Whangarei—watched the matinee session of Shen Yun with her husband, Mark Scott, who is manager of Maori Outcomes in Whangarei District Council.
Ms. Lyndon said that watching Shen Yun had been a revelation, with her knowledge of Chinese culture having greatly expanded….