Category: Asia

‘Shen Yun Is Astounding’: Taiwanese Entrepreneur Invites 23 Friends to Attend

MIAOLI, Taiwan—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company kicked off its Taiwan tour in Miaoli city on Feb. 24. Local cultural and business leaders told The Epoch Times what they enjoyed about the show. An entrepreneur said he kept on applauding during the performance and didn’t realize his hands were blistered due to the hard applause….


Taiwanese National Treasure Painter Says Shen Yun Made Him Feel 20 Years Younger

MIAOLI, Taiwan—Mr. Chen Chung-tsang, a painter named one of Taiwan’s national living treasures, said he had never seen a show’s backdrop as amazing as Shen Yun’s, and the whole show was uplifting and made him feel 20 years younger. “I’m an 86-year-old. But I feel I’m 68 years old now after attending Shen Yun,” he…


Dozens of Taiwanese Politicians Welcome Shen Yun

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, will be performing from Feb. 24 to Apr. 2 in five major Taiwanese cities—Miaoli, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Changhua, and Taipei. Shen Yun kicked of the first of its 32 performances in Taiwan with a matinee performance on Feb. 24 at Miaoli’s Miaobei…


Taiwanese Elected Officials Welcome Shen Yun

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, will be performing from Feb. 24 to Apr. 2 in five major Taiwanese cities—Miaoli, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Changhua, and Taipei. Shen Yun kicked of the first of its 32 performances in Taiwan with a matinee performance on Feb. 24 at Miaoli’s Miaobei…


Towards Tibet | Tough Rides Season 1 Ep4

After Ryan recovers from the worst motorcycle fall he’s ever had, the Pyle brothers aim for Tibet on the G219 highway, passing mountains and lakes, including one of the most holy places in Asia, Lake Manasarovar. …


‘We Should Follow Shen Yun’s Example,’ Says Korean Professor of Dance

SEOUL, Korea—Lee Byoungok, an honorary professor at Yong In University’s Department of Dance, attended Shen Yun’s matinee at the National Theater of Korea on Feb. 19. The professor said excitedly after the show that Shen Yun has brought about the Renaissance of classical dance. He believes that artists everywhere can learn from Shen Yun Performing…


Shen Yun ‘Very Brave to Present These Truths,’ Says Korean Politician

SEOUL, South Korea—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company finished its 14 performances in South Korea on Feb 19. A member of a panel directly under the Korean president was touched by Shen Yun, and said it was a production you couldn’t find elsewhere. “This is a very special performance. It talked about sensitive topics that…


Shen Yun ‘As Wonderful as a Dream,’ Says Expert in Traditional Oriental Cultures

SEOUL, South Korea—Mr. Choi Sung-jong, president of the Research Institute of Oriental Cultures, is one of Korea’s cultural leaders. He is a consultant of the Korea Ceremony Research Committee and the chairman of the Sungkyunkwan Ceremony Committee. Sungkyunkwan was the foremost educational institution in Korea and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every year, the Sungkyunkwan…


Shen Yun ‘Very Brave to Present These Truths,’ Says Korean Official

SEOUL, South Korea—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company finished its 14 performances in South Korea on Feb 19. A member of a panel directly under the Korean president was touched by Shen Yun, and said it was a production you couldn’t find elsewhere. “This is a very special performance. It talked about sensitive topics that…


Korean Publisher Encourages Families to See Shen Yun Together

SEOUL, South Korea—The publisher of Korea Andong Daily appreciated Shen Yun Performing Arts for delivering important values to audiences. He suggested families attend Shen Yun together, which he thought was “very meaningful.” “The traditional culture and values that Shen Yun presents will benefit and help a lot of people. It made us think about how…