Tag: Audience Comments

Shen Yun to Begin South Korean Tour of 14 Performances

BUSAN, South Korea—After three years of waiting, the people of South Korea will once again enjoy Shen Yun Performing Arts, the expressive art form of classical Chinese classical dance that dates back thousands of years. Knowing Shen Yun artists would arrive on Jan. 31, dozens of fans dressed up and waited at Gimhae International Airport…


‘They Are Majestic’: Shen Yun Finishes 32 Performances in Japan

NAGOYA, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company finished its 32 performances in Japan on Jan. 30. In the past nearly-40 days, Shen Yun toured 10 cities and was welcomed by full houses everywhere. At the first stop, the city of Hachioji, all tickets were sold out one month before the show. And at the last…


Shen Yun’s Mission Is ‘Absolutely Necessary, Essential,’ Says Spanish City Councilor

BILBAO, Spain—Carlos García is a councilman and the deputy spokesman of the Popular Party in the Bilbao City Council. Stepping out of Shen Yun’s sold-out performance at the Palacio Euskalduna on the evening of Jan. 29, Mr. García exclaimed that he is very grateful and pleased to have these artists visit his city. “I want…


‘I Came Away With a Rich Appreciation for Chinese Culture,’ Says Community Liaison Officer After Watching Shen Yun

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Patti Menders, a community liaison officer for Northern Virginia in the Office of the Attorney General, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Kennedy Center Opera House, on Jan. 27. “It was fantastic,” said Ms. Menders. “The artistry, the vibrance, the colors, the creativity—it was incredible … Family, faith, it was funny; there was…


Japanese Audience Full of Praise for Shen Yun as Tour Comes to Close

NAGOYA, Japan—“The performance is majestic! It’s really spectacular. The deep meaning that the show delivered brought me many emotions. This is excellent,” said Mr. Takano Yoshiharu, the president of Bibarche. Bibarche is a cocktail club and has several cocktail bars in Nagoya. Mr. Takano has won several Japan cocktail competitions. After attending Shen Yun Performing…


Shen Yun Is ‘Everything That We Need Right Now,’ Says Artist

BILBAO, Spain—Artist Lara Rivera has seen Shen Yun Performing Arts many times because it’s never the same experience. “And tonight it was overwhelming because of the deep message that it emits, and because of the wave of color, coordination, everything. But above all for the deep message that is emitted, which is very important,” said…


‘My Mind Is Very Clear Now’: Japanese Executive Wants to Attend Shen Yun Again

NAGOYA, Japan—A Japanese executive said Shen Yun is amazing, enriched his heart, and gave him energy, after attending the performance at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 30. “My heart is very calm, and my mind is very clear now. I strongly felt that we should not lose to evil,” said Mr….


Shen Yun’s ‘Very, Very Powerful’ Dance and Music Inspires Musician

FRESNO, Calif.—Music on its own is able to tell a story and ignite different emotions. Shen Yun Performing Arts features a live orchestra and the music it performs inspires audiences around the world. “I believe that much of the inspiration has been planted like a seed right now. And it will germinate and it will…


Physician Leaves Shen Yun With a Renewed Sense of Hope

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Prior to attending Shen Yun’s matinee at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 29, physician Cameron Huxford and his wife Mary had no idea what to expect. “[Chinese culture] is something that none of us were familiar with,” Dr. Huxford said, “we just thought it would be good for us and…


Professor and Adopted Daughter Say Shen Yun Stories Connected With the Audience

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—College professor Barbara Craig and her adopted daughter Elizabeth felt a connection with the dancers during the Shen Yun Performing Arts presentation at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Jan. 29. A professor of communications, Ms. Craig said, “I will say the nonverbal [communication], it was just beautiful, taking in…