“The dancers were great. They were top-notch.”
“She was beautiful,” he said. “Her voice was amazing. The song, I think it carried a great message with it. I really enjoyed that.”
“It’s really about being good to other people. It’s not about imposing what you believe someone else should do; you should let them live their life, and you should live yours, and happiness and goodness will come back to you.”
Reflecting on the artists’ dedication to bring back traditional culture and raise awareness about the ongoing human rights issues in present-day China under communist rule, Mr. Neese said the artists are doing a wonderful job.
“I think what’s happening in China right now is awful, and I think more people need to see [Shen Yun] and things like this to understand the roots of where the Chinese people are from,” he stated.
The performance “can teach us a lot. You can exist with other people, rich or poor … and have different ideologies. We can all come together and celebrate life and happiness and joy.”
“I’m definitely leaving much happier and much more knowledgeable about ancient Chinese culture. It’s just an uplifting, good feeling.”
“You’re doing amazing things,” he said. “You’re getting your message out to the people, and I think that’s the best way to do it. You’re doing a great job. Thank you so much.”
