NAGOYA, Japan—Many Japanese entrepreneurs attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 29, and several of them said Shen Yun brought hope to people. “We are in the pandemic. I was very touched to attend Shen Yun, such a fabulous show,” said Mr. Okamoto Shigeru, the president of…
Shen Yun: ‘Everyone Should Come See It,’ Says Cincinnati Attorney
CINCINNATI—Attorney Mike Riley and his wife Helga Riley saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Cincinnati on Jan. 29. “I thought it was beautiful … breathtaking,” said Mr. Riley. “I really appreciate the theme and the material presented.” “Everyone should come see it!” he said….
Shen Yun Is ‘Really Epic in Scale’: Political Scientist
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Although only six years old, Matthew Kroenig’s daughter had long been interested in the history and culture of China. “She’s always been interested in Chinese culture,” he said. “And she’s only 6, but I think she understands that the Chinese government is bad, but Chinese people are good.” Mr. Kroenig had seen Shen Yun…
Shen Yun Is ‘Really Fantastic for the World’: Charity Chairwoman
WASHINGTON—For Lilly Doggendorf, Shen Yun Performing Arts was a symphony of sights and sounds—colors, folklore, virtuosity, classical Chinese dance, bel canto, orchestra, and high-difficulty tumbling techniques came together to form a work of art. “What very much impressed me was this combination,” said Ms. Doggendorf as she listed the various aspects of the performance she…
‘Shen Yun Is Incredibly Good,’ Says Chinese Student in Japan
NAGOYA, Japan—A Chinese student who studied classical Chinese dance had the opportunity to attend Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 28. “Their skills and techniques are magnificent. They are awesome!” said Ms. Meng after the performance. “I started to learn classical Chinese dance at 3 years old. Many…
Rhode Island Audience Appreciates Beauty of Shen Yun
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—“The beauty of divine beings dancing”—that is what Shen Yun Performing Arts’ name means, and it was the beauty of Shen Yun’s performance that Chris Vallas, a commercial property owner, appreciated the most when he watched Shen Yun at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Jan. 29. “The show was beautiful,” said Mr. Vallas….
Filmmaker Sees China Before Communism in Shen Yun: ‘It Gave Me Hope’
WASHINGTON—Filmmaker Jason Jones watched Shen Yun Performing Arts with his two daughters at The Kennedy Center Opera House on the evening of Jan. 28. “It was breathtaking,” said Mr. Jones. “It was magical and I was so grateful. My daughters are half-Chinese, and I was so grateful that they got to be here.” Mr. Jones…
Shen Yun Is ‘One of the Most Phenomenal Things I Have Seen’: Retired Professor
FRESNO, Calif.—Before his retirement, professor David Murchison had the blessing to travel extensively and teach students of all ages across three continents. Now at the ripe age of 73, there isn’t much in the world that the professor hasn’t seen. Yet, Shen Yun Performing Arts still managed to amaze him. “It was one of the…
‘This Performance Was of Freeing of the Spirit’: Shen Yun Theatergoer
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Bringing joy to someone is not an easy thing to do, but for Shen Yun Performing Arts, it is achieved every time they get on stage. “I felt that this performance was of freeing of the spirit, of joy, of peace, of love. I thought it was beautiful. I love the facial expressions…
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‘I Was Mesmerized,’ Japanese Company Executive Says After Shen Yun
NAGOYA, Japan—An executive of a renowned Nagoya construction company said he was deeply moved after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater on Jan. 29. “The show is amazingly beautiful. I was mesmerized by it,” said Mr. Matsuyama Hidekazu, the construction company’s executive. Mr. Matsuyama was in awe of the dancers‘…