A performing arts show that inspires, that’s what audiences say about Shen Yun.
The New York-based classical Chinese dance performance has been touring around the world since 2006. Starting from one company, it now tours the world simultaneously with eight.
“It’s amazing. The talent, the ability, the lights, the costumes, the orchestra, everything, it was just done excellent,” said Pastor Fred Franks, who saw the show in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Franks said she was moved by “their way of claiming their culture and taking a stand against oppression.”
“It’s just so beautiful, the music, the performance, the acting. I really liked seeing the acrobatics. And everything all around, it’s first class,” said Luis Acosta, who operates one of McDonald’s franchises.
He saw Shen Yun in San Antonio, Texas. For Acosta, this is not his first time watching Shen Yun. He was delighted and surprised that Shen Yun has a whole new performance every year.
“At times it was divinity and it was absolute beauty, in the most elemental way I could describe it,” said Vanessa Sotelo, an associate architect in San Antonio. “It’s difficult to put in words what these people expressed in their emotions and their dedication and their stories.”
Shen Yun aims to bring back China’s 5,000 years of culture, which are known to be divinely inspired.
“I love it. It just has such a balance of the story of China, the history of China,” said Keith Forster, a managing director of Wealth Impact Partners in Texas.
“I would say it’s just a very elegant portrayal of life, evil, and how good always triumphs,” Mr. Forster added.
“I really am thankful for the spiritual influence. Because that means everything,” Foster added, who saw Shen Yun in San Antonio. “We’re just floating through this earth, we’re just flesh and blood. But what goes on for eternity is our soul. And that’s what they [Shen Yun] show.”
From legend to myth, ethnic dance to folk dance. Shen Yun also showcases stories of modern-day China, inspired by the current persecution under the Chinese communist regime.
“They kept some of the stories modern and relevant to what’s happening in China now. And I heard from the people sitting next to me, they said: Oh my gosh, is that really happening in China? And it bring so much awareness,” said Ms. Sotelo.
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