CLEVELAND—When the Chinese Communist Party took power in China, Chinese culture was physically destroyed and spiritually warped. Thankfully, Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving this lost culture and sharing it with the world. “They’re beautiful, just to see what their culture was like in the past, so they can express it now in the United…
Shen Yun ‘Brave’ and ‘Has a Far-Reaching Significance,’ Says Korean Literary Master
BUSAN, South Korea—A Korean literary master was amazed by the artistic and cultural values he saw in Shen Yun Performing Arts after attending a performance at Sohyang Theatre in Busan on Feb. 5. I was deeply moved by Shen Yun. This performance is a collection of all the great achievements in China’s civilization.— Choi Sang-yoon…
Shen Yun Shares the True China With Montreal Audience
MONTREAL—Despite being the 21st century, there are still many crimes against humanity that escape attention. One of these moved Emilie Sauvage, a former dancer, actor, and model, as a dance depiction unfolded on stage at the Place des Arts – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier on Feb. 5. “I’ve been wanting to see Shen Yun for years and I’m moved….
Shen Yun Is ‘Great for Everybody,’ Says Former Korean Mayor
BUSAN, South Korea—A former Korean mayor was impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts, saying after the performance that he was going to call his children to tell them to attend the show. “The artistic level of Shen Yun is super high,” said Mr. Song Do-geun, the former mayor of Sacheon and former director of the…
Shen Yun Moves Drama Teacher With ‘Connection Between Heaven and Earth’
LYON, France—Shen Yun Performing Arts opened in Lyon, France Saturday night to a sold-out hall at l’Amphithéâtre 3000. On Saturday, the Amphitheater 3000 was filled with the warm sounds and colors of Shen Yun Performing Arts, the famous Chinese classical dance and music company based in New York, whose mission is to revive the 5,000…
‘Shen Yun Can Cure Our Body and Soul,’ Says Korean Businessman
BUSAN, South Korea—A Korean business owner said he forgot all his worries and troubles, and was left only with happiness after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Sohyang Theatre in Busan on Feb. 4. “The male dancers are powerful, valiant, but not stiff. They are full of masculinity,” said Mr. Kim Il-gon. “The female…
Shen Yun’s Music Is Good for the Soul, Says Latin Songwriter
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Guitarist and songwriter Ivan Najera and his wife Karen attended Shen Yun Performing Arts the afternoon of Feb. 4 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento, California. “I was super attracted to this show for the music,” said Mr. Najera, who composes Latin jazz dance music and whose performances showcase the…
Shen Yun ‘Is a Musical and Visual Masterpiece,’ Says Comedian
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—To celebrate his wife’s birthday, comedian Steve Barkley purchased tickets for Shen Yun’s evening show at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center on Feb. 4. Mrs. Barkley had been wanting to see Shen Yun for years and this birthday present turned out to be more than the couple ever could have imagined. “It’s…
Shen Yun Is ‘Absolutely Phenomenal’ and ‘Very Current,’ Says Retired Marine
SAN ANTONIO—After attending Shen Yun’s evening performance on Feb. 4, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, retired marine Paul Zohlen thought it was “absolutely phenomenal.” Patty, his wife of 57 years, couldn’t agree more. Based in New York, Shen Yun dancers are highly trained in classical Chinese dance. Dating back thousands of years,…
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Shen Yun Showed the ‘Golden Age’ We Are Waiting For, Says Theater Director
SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic—Shen Yun Performing Arts had just finished its performances in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, to great acclaim. After receiving praise from leaders in the arts and country at the Eduardo Brito National Theater, New York-based Shen Yun was set to visit Santiago. On Feb. 6, the world’s top classical…