OTTAWA—Paul Magallanes, a director of finance, was intrigued by Shen Yun Performing Arts, which showed a “different side of China.” It was a traditional China with values that felt common to humanity. “Loyalty, honesty, and love, and also belief in God, that belief that there is something more than physical,” Mr. Magallenes said after seeing…
‘It Is Life-Changing’: Drummer Brought to Tears Seeing Shen Yun
OTTAWA, Canada—Joanne Tokessy had waited a long time to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. “[I’ve] been waiting six years to see this show. Six years! And it was so hard to get tickets to the show,” Ms. Tokessy said at the National Arts Centre on the afternoon of March 19. “And I actually made it!…
Shen Yun Entertaining and Educational, Says Businessman
OTTAWA, Canada—Craig O’Neill, head of the Corey Craig Group and owner of dozens of businesses, wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts to learn more about Chinese history. “It was really good,” said Mr. O’Neill at the National Arts Centre on the afternoon of March 18. “I don’t know all the history of China and…
Shen Yun ‘Culturally Enlightening,’ Says Canadian Military Chaplain
OTTAWA, Canada—Father David Berezowski, director of administration for the Military Ordinariate of Canada, thought that Shen Yun Performing Arts is not only aesthetically beautiful, but also has a relatable spiritual aspect. “It’s excellent. I found it culturally enlightening and so vivid with the colours, and the dancers are top-notch,” Father Berezowski said after seeing Shen Yun at…
‘The Art of Spirituality Is Absolutely Beautiful’ in Shen Yun, Says Theatregoer
OTTAWA, Canada—Band singers Pushpa Rani Piner and Brahmata Michael watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the National Arts Centre on March 18. “It’s beautiful, so beautiful,” Ms. Michael said. “[The] costumes are amazing. I was crying in the beginning, it was just so moving. It’s absolutely gorgeous. It really touched my heart.” Based in New…
Shen Yun ‘Like Entering a Dream,’ Says Stage Director
OTTAWA, Canada—Music teacher and stage director Miriam Bourdet was “expecting something amazing” when she finally got tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, and the performance itself “was beyond amazing,” she said. “The music, the costumes, the dancers altogether as a whole was truly amazing,” Ms. Bourdet said at the National Arts Centre on the…
Shen Yun ‘Like Entering a Dream,’ Says Music Teacher and Former Stage Director
OTTAWA, Canada—Music teacher and former stage director Miriam Bourdet was “expecting something amazing” when she finally got tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the National Arts Centre on the afternoon of March 18. The performance itself “was beyond amazing,” she said. “The music, the costumes, the dancers altogether as a whole was truly…
Shen Yun ‘Like Entering a Dream,’ Says Music Teacher, Stage Director
OTTAWA, Canada—Music teacher and stage director Myriam Bourget was “expecting something amazing” when she finally got tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the National Arts Centre on the afternoon of March 18. The performance itself “was beyond amazing,” she said. “The music, the costumes, the dancers altogether as a whole was truly amazing,”…
Shen Yun Is a ‘Rare and Valuable Experience,’ Says Taiwan Ambassador
OTTAWA, Canada—Ambassador Harry Tseng from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada attended Shen Yun for the first time on March 17. Exiting the National Arts Centre at the conclusion of the evening, Mr. Tseng said Shen Yun “was very beautiful and definitely lived up to its reputation.” “What we saw today was China’s…
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Co-Artistic Directors of the Toronto Concert Orchestra Praise Shen Yun
HAMILTON, Canada—Music is a miracle of sounds and timbres mixing together harmoniously. In ancient China, it was said that when someone is sick, music should be used before medicine to cure the ailment. “I thought it was beautiful. The orchestra sounded lovely. It was so well-balanced between the music and the dance. It was really…