BERKELEY, Calif.—To the Western audience, Shen Yun Performing Arts is an opportunity to learn about Chinese culture. Yet to Chinese audience members, it’s a reminder of their roots and a way to reconnect with their cultural history. Mr. Liu, who came from mainland China, watched Shen Yun for the first time on Jan. 16 at the Zellerbach Hall
“I’ve always wanted to see Shen Yun,” said Mr. Liu. “I know that it (Shen Yun) is reviving traditional Chinese culture. It’s very rare to see dance like this. I can tell the performers put a lot of effort into the choreography.”…