BALTIMORE, Md.—Shen Yun Performing Arts is a beautiful testament to traditional Chinese culture, a culture that should be celebrated, said Chris Harris who attended a performance at the The Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore on Jan. 7. “It’s spectacular,” said Harris, a professor at the John Hopkins Carey Business School, adding that with such a long history, traditional Chinese culture should not be forgotten. Based in New York, Shen Yun showcases traditional Chinese culture through the mediums of classical and ethnic dance and music. The Chinese have enjoyed a spiritually-based culture for thousands of years. Shen Yun portrays this interaction between heavenly beings and mortals, and the teachings that have been the bedrock of Chinese society for thousands of years, under the theme “China before communism.” “Human beings are more than just numbers,” Harris said. “We are spiritual beings, so it’s important for us to celebrate our … spiritual self.” Harris felt that …