“We’ve really enjoyed it because of the dancing,” said Mike Tanner, CEO of Bell Janitorial Supply. “They were so strong and graceful. Their costumes were magnificent. The music is uplifting.”
David Elton, professor emeritus of civil engineering at Auburn University, commented on the coordination of the dancers. He described the performance as “amazing” and “fabulous dancing.”
Brandon Bliss, owner of Bliss Investments, said he’s very interested in learning more.
“I’m amazed at the song and dance and traditions and costumes, and it’s really neat,” Mr. Bliss said.
“The first times I went over to China, I wasn’t aware of all the rules of what can be said or not said about the idea of a religion or even the idea about a belief,” said Robert Ashby, an engineer.
“I think if [people in China] are able to see it, I think that they would feel more empowered,” he said.
Mr. Ashby said they’ll feel a “greater freedom, so that they can improve their world.”
Audience members said they walked away experiencing 5,000 years of China’s divinely-inspired culture.
“The message they delivered about believing in God, and treating each other kindly and that being selfish is going to destroy the nation,” Mr. Elton said.
“I really, really appreciated that very much,” he added.
Mr. Tanner felt inspired.
“It’s been very beautiful and quite uplifting and hopeful,” he said, mentioning that Shen Yun helped him understand Chinese culture that he has little exposure to.
