DES MOINES, Iowa—Sometimes the greatest levers of change do not operate in courtrooms and parliaments, but on stage in colorful costumes. It was real estate investor Kim Hiscox’s third time at Shen Yun. She described her feeling while watching as “exuberant and celebratory.” As for the pandemic, she said: “Don’t let fear interfere with the…
‘Don’t Let Fear Interfere With the Enjoyment of’ Shen Yun, Investor Says
Former US Embassy Official Among Iowa Audience Expressing Support for Shen Yun’s Mission
DES MOINES, Iowa.—The pandemic has made many afraid to get out of their homes for more than the essentials. But Mike and Pam Morrison, a public safety officer and a registered nurse, felt that more people should come out and experience Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It’s an experience that people are missing because of the…
Pittsburgh Mayor Found Shen Yun ‘Beautiful in Many Ways’
January 23, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Pa.—“I really enjoyed the power of overcoming—that message of overcoming, the whole situation where you never give up,” said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. Mayor Gainey was attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh. “It’s thought-provoking. You use your divine inner spirit to continue to grow, even in…
Colorado Congressman Calls Shen Yun ‘Heartwarming’
GREELEY, Colo.—Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado’s 4th district was present in the audience at Shen Yun’s Jan. 22 matinee at Monfort Concert Hall. “It’s really heartwarming,” he said. “The music was beautiful, but what I really loved about it was the cultural aspect, how the Chinese culture was displayed and accepted by the audience. I really…
Shen Yun Is a Celebration of a Unique Culture
PITTSBURGH, Pa.—Although Shen Yun Performing Arts is a performance that showcases a revival of Chinese culture, audience members haven’t felt that it was something irrelevant to them. David Crumm, an educator, expressed that the performance presented Chinese culture beautifully. “I think it’s great that everybody embodies culture everywhere. You know, we’re all different and that’s…
Undaunted by the Pandemic, Theatregoers Stream to Watch Shen Yun
January 23, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Pa.—Janet Kirk, not concerned about pandemic fears, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts thanks to a gift from a friend who had bought her the tickets for her birthday. While many people are hesitant about attending big events because of the pandemic, Janet declared that she was not in the least worried, saying, “I’m not worried…
One Can Feel ‘Waves of Energy’ Watching Shen Yun, Says Author
January 23, 2022
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GREELEY, Colo.—Watching Shen Yun Performing Arts one can almost “feel the waves of energy coming at you,” said personal coach and author Gordon Hamby after seeing the performance in Greeley on Jan. 22. “It’s almost like a visible thing you can see,” Mr. Hamby said. He described the energy coming from the stage as a bright…
Shen Yun’s Beauty and Pageantry Appreciated in Colorado
GREELEY, Colo.—With people having to tolerate the disruption to daily life brought about by the pandemic over the past two years, the presentation of Shen Yun Performing Arts in Greeley, Colo., was a welcome change. For Melonie and Jeff Eastham, driving two and a half hours to the Monfort Concert Hall to see Shen Yun…
Shen Yun Puts China’s Past and Present Top of Mind for Pittsburgh Audiences
PITTSBURGH, Penn.—It’s the unique wondrous effect of the arts to transport us—in this case, from a frozen Pennsylvanian town to the elegant palaces of China thousands of years ago. On the evening of Jan. 21, Pittsburgh theatergoers were greeted by the sights of an ancient civilization as presented by Shen Yun, the leading performing arts…
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Shen Yun Is ‘Absolutely Outstanding’, Says Wife of Former Ambassador to China
Shen Yun Performing Arts was delighted to welcome Christine Branstad, wife of the former ambassador to China and past Iowa governor Terry Branstad, and Steven Churchill, former chief of staff at the Beijing Embassy, when it played to the audience at the Des Moines Civic Center on Jan. 22. Ms. Branstad and Mr. Churchill, accompanied…