The display of artistry enchanted the audience.
“The whole story, it’s like a historical document that’s brought to life. So joyfully and so colorful and so graceful,” said Janae Donaghue, a real estate broker.
James Wees, a lawyer, said Shen Yun blended ancient tradition with modern technology in an impressive way.
"So I enjoyed the entire show. The storytelling is something I didn’t really expect. And so when there was vignette after vignette telling stories that I probably resonate with a lot of people over time, that was very impressive, and I liked it a lot,” he said
James Slaton, a former airline pilot said “I love the lyrics that they showed up on the screen. They were very moving and very spiritual. I thought it was very nice.”
Brian Dempster, a senior mortgage underwriter, said it is "very important for us to bring culture to the rest of the world and integrate different cultures to different people.
"And I think it’s wonderful that they’re bringing this show of traditional Chinese culture to the United States and to share it with all of us. I think it makes us better people,” he said. “I think it’s very important for us to remember those things, and I think it’s important that it’s being able to have that freedom, to be able to share that with your grandchildren and generations.”
Megan Lutz, a painting company president said “I think it’s important, because I think as the years go on, culture in general, no matter what culture you’re talking about, continues to get lost. So the fact that this show can’t happen in its own country, I think it’s important to show that in all the other countries.”
