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Shen Yun Was ‘Really Eye-Opening to See’ Say Oxford Theatergoers

OXFORD, UK—Learning about a foreign culture can be both exciting and daunting, but experiencing it through the universal languages of dance and music can make it much more accessible. Jonathan Clode, a product manager, enjoyed learning about Chinese culture with his daughter Emily Clode, a media and graphic designer, when they attended Shen Yun Performing…


Shen Yun Has Huge Power, I’m Energized, Says President of Japanese Space Company JAMSS

KAMAKURA, Japan—Mr. Koto Toshikazu, president of the famous Japanese manned space company JAMSS, said he was energized and full of force after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Kamakura Performing Art Center in Kamakura, Japan, on Jan. 14. “The female dancers are very elegant. It’s fabulous! You won’t believe a dancer can dance such…


Shen Yun Is Enriching, Uplifting, Says College CFO

WORCESTER, Ma.—John Pitcher, CFO of Bunker Hill Community College, was happy to have experienced the authentic Chinese culture after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Hanover Theatre, where Shen Yun was performing for one weekend. “I would say that this is a show that they should try to certainly go to if they can,…


Shen Yun’s Values Are ‘Something The Entire World Needs to Share Together,’ Says Former CEO

SAVANNAH, Ga.—Shen Yun means “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” and former television CEO Bob Brillante saw that the classical Chinese dance and music company lived up to its name when he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Johnny Mercer Theatre at Savannah Civic Center on Jan. 14. “Each of those dancers up there…


Dance Instructor Watches Shen Yun: ‘Thank You For Inspiring Us’

PITTSBURGH—Rebecca Reese, artistic director, owner, and dance instructor of her own dance academy, and her husband Charlie, who works in finance, attended this year’s Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Jan. 14. This was her first introduction to traditional Chinese culture and she…


‘Shen Yun Is Transcending the Times,’ Says Japanese First-Class Architect

KAMAKURA, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company kicked off the first of its four shows in Kamakura, Japan this season at Kamakura Performing Art Center on Jan. 13. Mr. Kato Atsuo, Japanese first-class architect, repeated “great, really great!” and “everybody must not miss Shen Yun” after attending the show. Mr. Kato said everyone should attend…


Shen Yun Portrays ‘Deep Spiritual and Human Values,’ Says Berkeley Audience

BERKELEY, Calif.—In a modern age where instant gratification and worldly gains reign supreme, the idea of divine-inspired culture—though prevalent throughout history—is quickly losing ground. For retired systems analyst Slawomir Sieminski, Shen Yun Performing Arts conveyed “a deeper meaning of life and humanity.” It was a reminder that there is more to life than meets the…


Shen Yun Displays the Beauty of Chinese Culture

EDINBURGH, UK—The Chinese know what it is like to have no freedom of expression, but audiences around the world say that, thankfully, Shen Yun Performing Arts is letting the world know what China could be without communism. “What’s now happening in China, there’s a lot of people who aren’t very happy about that but they…


‘Right up to Redemption’: Frankfurt Audience Feels a Divine Spark in Shen Yun

FRANKFURT, Germany—On the afternoon and evening of Jan. 11, Shen Yun Performing Arts performed for the second and third time this year at the Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt. The audience responded enthusiastically, and especially in the sold-out evening performance, during which there were repeated applause and cheers at the end. In Frankfurt, a renowned international financial center,…


Shen Yun Teaches ‘Long Term Strategic Values’, Says Medical University Vice Chairman

KYOTO, Japan—Three curtain calls couldn’t satisfy audiences in Kyoto, Japan on Jan. 11. They told The Epoch Times how entertaining the show was and how much they liked it after attending the Shen Yun Performing Arts at the ROHM Theatre on the evening of Jan. 11. “Shen Yun has brought these beautiful cultures and arts…