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Shen Yun ‘Is an Expression of Humankind,’ Says Business Owner

NEW YORK—Shen Yun Performing Arts has since 2006 taken the mission of reviving 5,000 years of civilization. It was a divinely inspired culture that was nearly destroyed by communism, and one audiences around the world say is more universal than not. “This is an expression of humankind,” said Carlos Lopez, a business owner, after the…


Shen Yun’s Mission Is ‘Of Utmost Importance’ and ‘A Battle for Humanity,’ Says Retired U.S. Navy

ORANGE PARK, Fla.—Retired U.S. Navy Stephen Mansfield thought Shen Yun Performing Arts was fantastic after he attended its evening show at Thrasher-Horne Center on April 8. “It takes you back to where I think China was a long, long time ago. Hopefully, someday we’ll return there—if we ever purge communism out of China. It’s going…


‘I Have Always Wanted to See Shen Yun,’ Says Interior Designer and Dancer

ADELAIDE, Australia–Having seen Shen Yun Performing Arts’ advertisements for many years, Daniel Stanning, a senior interior designer at Architectus, an architectural firm based in Australia and New Zealand, had always wanted to see the world-class performance. On April 9, Mr. Stanning’s wish came true when he got to watch Shen Yun perform at the Adelaide Festival…


Shen Yun Taught Us to Look at the Beauty Around Us, Says Canadian Councillor

TORONTO, Canada—Jamaal Myers, the councillor of Scarborough North, attended Shen Yun’s performance for the first time on April 8 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. At the conclusion of the evening, Mr. Myers presented a proclamation commending the Falun Dafa Association for hosting Shen Yun in Toronto. He did “lots of smiling…


Shen Yun ‘Brought an Amazing Dimension to the Human Condition,’ Says Physician

SEATTLE—For Drey and Meghan Pavlov, Shen Yun Performing Arts was more than 5,000 years of history, it touched on something present and universal. “It was an amazing experience,” said Mr. Pavlov, a physician. “It really brought an amazing dimension to the human condition with the way the pageantry and the costumes just pulled you into…


Award-Winning Journalist Finds Shen Yun Transformative, Powerful, and Mesmerizing

TORONTO, Canada—Journalist and creative writer Peter Boisseau watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on April 8. “It’s lovely,” said Mr. Boisseau. “Really well done. Good presentation, [and the] colors are just spectacular. The dances, the athleticism, the culture, the art, the creativity—amazing.” Based in New York, Shen…


Shen Yun ‘Was Spectacular,’ Says Former NY Governor

NEW YORK—David Paterson, former governor of New York, is legally blind, but he was able to find a way to enjoy Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I can’t see it as well as everyone else. But everything I saw was beautiful, and the movements were incredible,” said Mr. Paterson at the evening performance at Lincoln Center…


Shen Yun ‘Exceptional’ and ‘Breathtaking’: Corporate VP

ADELAIDE, Australia—It was the first time Tabatha Ramsay attended Shen Yun Performing Arts on the evening of April 8. “It’s been absolutely breathtaking,” said Ramsay of her experience during intermission. She had recently returned from Thailand, where she is the Vice President Commercial of Central Hospitality International. The Central Group is the country’s largest retail…


Architect and Former Ballroom Dance Champion Applauds Shen Yun Dancers

CHICAGO—Architect Patrick McCarty attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Auditorium Theatre on April 8. His overall impression was “fantastic.” McCarty said he was very touched byShen Yun’s “Water Sleeves” and the Manchurian dances. “I loved the Manchurian dance,” he said. “It was just stunning with the shoes that they had, with no heels on. I…


Shen Yun’s Renewal of Traditional Chinese Culture Is Very Important, Gives Hope, Says Theatregoer

ORANGE PARK, Fla.—“It was wonderful!” Mark Mato, an instructional systems designer, said after experiencing Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Thrasher-Horn Center at St. Johns River State College on April 8. “It really was. The execution and skill both in timing and in grace are both excellent,” he said. Based in New York, Shen Yun…