Millions of children in China have been left as orphans or had family members persecuted due to the illegal crackdown on freedom of belief in the communist-run country. People who practice Falun Gong, an ancient spiritual practice which teaches one to improve oneself and help others, are denied their basic human rights and have endured […]

BOSTON—The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra performed at Boston Symphony Hall on Oct. 13, 2017. An audience member praised the performance, saying he would stay for another performance. The orchestra features a mixture of original pieces and traditional western classical music.  David Vogel, an Investment Manager said, “Just taking the music in. It is very transformative. It moves […]

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra returned to Taipei, Taiwan, for its last stop in its tour through Asia. On the afternoon of Oct. 3, they performed at the Taipei Zhongshan Hall. The audience cheered in response to the beautiful combination of Eastern and Western music. They also remarked on its immersive qualities and reveled in the […]

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra makes its second stop in Taichung, Taiwan, on Oct. 1, nearing completion of its Asia tour. Many artists came to enjoy the performance and remarked on the lingering feelings the music gave them. Taichung City Art Education Association Director Lin Huichen said, “I still feel the music lingering in my heart. […]

On the evening of Sept. 27, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra traveled to the agricultural county of Yunlin, Taiwan, offering a rare chance to see the box office success. All kinds of people from the mainstream society gathered together to witness the show, including the mayor of Douliu City, Hsieh Shuya. She remarked, “If time stops […]

After watching the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 21 in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, architect Lin Yungfu came to see it again on Sept. 26 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He said that it brought him a sense of great joy and peace. “Through the sharing of music, we can cross boundaries of profession, region, and race, […]

New York’s Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra performed on the afternoon of Sept. 26 at the Jihde Hall of the Kaohsiung City Cultural Center, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Keyfantasy Philharmonic Orchestra Leader Li Chingxiu characterized Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra as taking root in people’s hearts and opening their minds. Although it was her first time to listen […]

On Sept. 23, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra arrived at Taiwan’s woodwind music capital, Chiayi, launching the fifth performance in its tour through Taiwan. The tickets were hard to find and the audience was full. Chiayi City Councilor Tsai Wenhsu described the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra, saying it felt like a refreshing spring breeze. Chiayi County […]

On the afternoon of Sept. 24, The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra came to the Pingtung County Performing Arts Center-Concert Hall to perform. The beautiful and stylish display of unique original music and Western classical pieces brought intensity to the audience like the southern sun of Taiwan. After endless encores and applause, the Pingtung County General […]

Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel went after a Fox News host in a lengthy rant about a GOP-sponsored health care bill, going after U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade. Kimmel called Kilmeade a “phony little creep” on Wednesday after the “Fox & Friends” host’s comments on Kimmel’s monologue on Tuesday […]

A Florida mother of three had a lucky moment while she was fleeing the wrath of Hurricane Irma. Tiffany Hatfield, of Ocoee, near Orlando, won $10,000 via a scratch-off ticket as she escaped the storm, which made landfall at the Florida Keys as a Category 4. “I thought maybe I was looking at it wrong […]

If it feels like there’s an increasing number of natural disasters occurring lately, you may have cause to think that way. While most of the intense news coverage has been focused on the devastating hurricanes—Harvey, Irma, and Katia—there are many people suffering from other disasters that may have slipped from the public’s view. Here are some other […]