MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The bright costumes, gravity-defying flips, and thrilling music—these are what initially draws people to Shen Yun. But what makes them devout to the show, as many of the audiences are? Beyond the artistry and aesthetic excellence displayed on stage is a sacred cause espoused by the performers: that of protecting freedom of belief, and…
Shen Yun a Reminder to Keep Exploring: Surgeon
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Surgeon Gregory Dabov said that Shen Yun Performing Arts’ stories reminded him of medical research in the 20th century when doctors started talking about how frequencies in music could be part of medicine. “I like the part about the frequency and the vibration,” he said of Shen Yun. “And, as a surgeon in medicine, I…
Shen Yun’s Message for the Pandemic—’Hang On, Don’t Give Up,’ Says Musician
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Shen Yun Performing Arts has a message for all of us who are still navigating the pandemic: “Hang on, don’t give up, don’t let go of yourself, stay true, keep blossoming,” said musician Ruth Wilkey of the performance. Ruth and her husband, Daniel Wilkey, attended Shen Yun at the Pikes Peak Center for…
Shen Yun Impresses Sioux Falls With Richness of Chinese Culture
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—China’s five millennia of civilization was everything but lost until Shen Yun Performing Arts started on its mission to revive and present its beauty to the world. Nathan Rosenberg, his wife, Radhika, and their daughter, Erica, were most impressed with how rich China’s culture really is after attending Shen Yun’s performance on Jan….
Shen Yun Portrays Divine Aspect of Chinese Culture, Doctor of Chinese Medicine Says
SALZBURG, Austria—The pandemic has had a huge impact on the world and people are ready for it to be over. However, some feel that the virus has not been all bad and may even be changing the world for the better. After attending the matinee performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts on Jan. 25, Dr….
Omaha Shen Yun Audience: Forget the Pandemic and Just Enjoy Life
OMAHA, Neb.—John Mangiameli, holds very heartfelt opinions about life and the infallibility of death. Mangiameli, the owner of a hair salon, was enjoying Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Orpheum Theater, in Omaha. He gave his views on the importance of not missing out on the chance to watch the world-renowned Chinese traditional dance and…
Dynamic Shen Yun Performance Impresses in Austria
SALZBURG, Austria—Wilfried Düx, software development manager and partner at Mentz GmbH in Munich, was impressed by the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance at the Großes Festspielhaus on Jan. 24. “Especially the smooth transitions from the stage to the background in the set were very appealing and cleverly done. Shen Yun is very beautiful, it’s colorful…
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…
‘Don’t Let Fear Interfere With the Enjoyment of’ Shen Yun, Investor Says
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…
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Colorado Springs All Smiles For Shen Yun
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—On the chilly afternoon of Jan. 30, Shen Yun filled the Pikes Peak Center with the swelling music of a live orchestra, and colorful silken costumes of ancient China animated through the gravity-defying flips of classical Chinese dancers. Shen Yun is a New York-based performing arts company whose mission is to revive 5,000 years…