Design Company Owner Says Shen Yun Is ‘Innovative’ and ‘Creative’

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Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stage at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, California, on March 22 and 23, taking audience members on a journey through ancient China. Theatergoers said they were impressed with the 3D backdrop that Shen Yun uses to bring ancient tales to life.

“Technologically, I think that it’s very innovative, but creatively, it gives a whole new tool to the creative artists and to bringing that into the concept. And being able to bring and transfer the live artist to the screen instantly, and the interaction between them is really good,” said John Levy, a design company owner.

“When they were showing the divine entity coming down from the Heavens, that really sent a very strong message,” said Imran Yunus, a company vice president.

“I can tell everything that the dancers are wearing are handmade, and that actually makes it super special. So it’s an honor to be here and see the orchestra. The orchestra is actually amazing,” said Jennifer Lord, a marketing director.

“It’s one thing to synchronize your dancing, but when they synchronize their clothing and their attire, that takes it to a different level,” said Carlos Ochoa, a middle school principal.

“The skill and the outfits and the poise of everybody, it was really impressive. It was great to watch. Recommend it to anyone,” said Piers Ward, a former golf professional.

Ancient Chinese people believed their culture and values to be gifts from the Divine. Theatergoers recognized the importance of Shen Yun’s mission—to revive the 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture.

“A lot of that is lost in this world, and the reinforcement is very important, very important. Love of family, of faith, of just tradition,” said Vivian Batrez, an archdiocese executive secretary.

“I think it’s beautiful. I think it’s great teaching our young children where to appreciate their parents and their ancestors. That’s very important, because that defines who you are and defines your identity,” said Soo Yoo, a school board member.

“I think we need to get out of our everyday lives and experience and have empathy and feel what others experience. And between that and the beauty of what they put together, you have to leave more enlightened, it’s impossible not to,” said April Smith, a customer operations director.

Shen Yun will perform at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from March 28 through 30.
NTD News, Long Beach, California

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