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‘A Formidable Show, a Must See’: Palermo Italy Audience
PALERMO, Italy—Italy is the home of some of the most famous operas. However, Shen Yun Performing Arts is not Italian opera. It is the revival of traditional Chinese culture. “It’s a formidable show, a must see,” said Carmine Mancuso, a politician, on March 30. Shen Yun is based in New York and its mission is…