NEWARK, N.J.—The persecution suffered by Falun Gong believers in China has gotten increasing attention in the global community over the last 20-plus years, but nothing brings it to immediate emotional urgency like a stage performance such as Shen Yun.
Gia Pant, vice president of production at fashion company Tharanco Group, attended the April 23 evening performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center with plant manager Mark Mignone.
“We came here because we had heard some things were banned in China and to understand why it was banned,” said Ms. Pant. “So I think [the presenters] explain it in bits and parts as to how the Chinese government oppresses regular people, they don’t have much freedom of speech or actions. So it’s interesting to watch.”
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