“Absolutely magnificent. I'm thrilled to be able to learn about the culture to celebrate and share in what the meaning is behind the show, and absolutely mesmerized by the talent, the dancing, the art, and the culture,” Simon Wolle, the CEO of B’nai Brith Canada, said.
“Amazing. I love the music, I love the visual effects, I love the singing. Everything has been beautiful. It's amazing,” Nabeel Naqvi, a law firm partner, said.
Chantel Marinho, a media professional with TLN Media Group, said, “I was getting emotional because once you're actually watching this show, you feel all sensories in one—it's such a beautiful feeling. You need to actually visualize it and hear it and see it ... It's just such an amazing feeling altogether. It's unexplainable, you actually have to come visit the show and see yourself.”
Shen Yun's mission is to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, presenting “China before communism” through classical Chinese dance and music. The stories on stage struck a chord with the audience.
“What happened in China before communism is something that we need to speak to the people about. And the representation in the show; it's just so vivid, so beautiful. The dancing, the acting, and the storytelling is just so strong,” Ms. Marinho said. “Honestly, I think bringing back the Chinese heritage and bringing awareness is super important.”
Mr. Wolle said, “It takes us full circle. And the whole idea of going back through the journey of 5,000 years but showing how it impacts modern day life, I think is inspiring and it's a beautiful story to be told.”
Mr. Wolle said, “I think in today's day and age, we're seeing so much darkness, we're seeing so much hate. We're seeing divisiveness, and I think this show is encapsulating and capturing the important things that we need to do as a culture, which is to get away from the division, come together, celebrate each other, raise each other up, and find the way to be unified as one people.”
Mr. Naqvi said, “These days, I feel like there's no connection or the connection is very limited, and people have forgotten that there is a higher power that controls everything. So this is a good reminder for people that there is something above and more powerful, that we come from a different spiritual realm, and this is just a temporary existence.”
“I came into the show thinking that I knew a little bit and I realized that there's just so much more for me to learn, and I think everybody should come experience it, be a part of it. If you haven't come to enjoy the show, make sure that you do it this year, next year, and every year to come. I expect to be here myself,” Mr. Wolle said.
“It goes beyond any culture, any demographic, it's actually … Shen Yun is a show for every person, every race, every age to come and watch,” Ms. Marinho said. “When you see the show, you'll visualize it and you understand this is a show for all.”
