Shen Yun Is 'Soothing, Refreshing, and It Hit the Soul,' Says Real Estate Investor

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On March 1, Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully concluded its performance at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada. Audience members say the performance was soothing and touched them deeply in the soul.

Frank Ricchiazzi, a real estate investor said, “I really enjoyed it. It was very soothing, refreshing, and it hit the soul. And when it hits the soul, you know, you’ve reached a good point.”

“Artistically, it was really beautiful. Esthetically, just looked amazing, especially the interactivity of it, with the dancers and the digital aspect was also very cool,” said Ryan Smoke, a company creative director.

Shen Yun draws inspiration from China’s 5,000 years of culture and values, which were believed to be inspired by the divine. A culture the Chinese Communist Party has tried to uproot since taking power in 1949. Theatergoers expressed their appreciation for Shen Yun’s efforts.

Mr. Ricchiazzi said he got a feeling of the Divine, and that there's a beautiful spiritual aspect to our lives, adding, “It’s our heart, and that heart was given to us by that person, that spiritual up above.”

Mr. Smoke said, “I think everyone here kind of has an idea of what China is like right now, and maybe not super familiar as an American with the rich cultural history and just how different it is nowadays. Kind of hear things on the news, but it’s really cool to see an organization that’s really focused on that kind of activism with the performing arts too.”

“We always have this stereotype of the Chinese people being the communist party. But it’s different. The communist party is, unfortunately, the hammer and the sickle that keeps the people oppressed. And it was nice to see that the oppressed people are still looking for the divine power, looking for the divine leader. And it was just beautiful,” said Terry Coyle, a doctor. “Kids need to see this. This needs to be put in some of our junior highs and high schools, because once again, we as Americans have the misconception that China is the communist party.”

Shen Yun will be performing at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise, Idaho, on March 5th and 6th.
NTD News, Las Vegas, Nevada

NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.