TORONTO, Canada—As a publisher, Dean Baxendale has published several books on China and its ruling communist regime. He was delighted when he first saw a “China before communism” last year at a Shen Yun Performing Arts performance. He returned to see Shen Yun—which puts on an all-new production each year—this year at the Four Seasons…
Shen Yun Dancing, Music ‘Are Extraordinary,’ Says Former New York Official
NEW YORK—Shen Yun Performing Arts is back in New York City’s Lincoln Center for 13 shows, most already sold out, with two performances recently added. In the audience, on the second evening, was Richard Ravitch, former Lieutenant Governor of New York, who attended the performance with family members on April 7. “I’m enjoying it. My…
Coach Says Its Important to Keep Traditions Like Shen Yun Alive
BERGAMO, Italy—Daniel Panaiotti and Luba Dergunova attended a Shen Yun Performing Arts show at the Teatro Donizetti on April 5. Panaiotti, a tennis coach who runs his own tennis academy, said why he wanted to see Shen Yun: “We came because we wanted to see such a show, especially for the costumes, the music, and the dances. I…
Shen Yun ‘Is Just Amazing to Witness,’ Says Digital Marketing CEO
TORONTO, Canada—Leonard and Yolanda Allen enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on April 7 at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. “I was just saying to my wife, it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before. So thoroughly enjoying it,” said Mr. Allen, CEO of a solar company, during intermission. The couple…
‘A Formidable Show, a Must See’: Palermo Italy Audience
PALERMO, Italy—Italy is the home of some of the most famous operas. However, Shen Yun Performing Arts is not Italian opera. It is the revival of traditional Chinese culture. “It’s a formidable show, a must see,” said Carmine Mancuso, a politician, on March 30. Shen Yun is based in New York and its mission is…
Shen Yun, ’It’s a Message of Freedom’: South Australian Upper House Member
Hon. Irene Pnermatikos, a South Australian member of the Legislative Council, said she appreciated the message of freedom shared by the world’s premiere Chinese dance company Shen Yun Performing Arts, which is touring the world to showcase “China Before Communism.” “It’s a message of freedom. It’s lovely,” Pnermatikos said after seeing Shen Yun for the…
Shen Yun Reminds Seattle Audience Member That China Is Not the CCP
SEATTLE—China has 5,000 years of civilization, yet many now only think of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) when they think of China. Shen Yun Performing Arts is reminding audiences that China before communism was a bright and morally upright place. “My impression before seeing this—this is the same as communist China. But now I know…
Designer Finds Inspiration in Shen Yun
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Chad Howard, a designer, and his wife Kimberly Howard, an accountant, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on April 6. “The color choices for the outfits were amazing,” said Mr. Howard. “They’re graceful, so graceful,” added Mrs. Howard. “I’ve never seen it before, and I’m absolutely blown…
Shen Yun Transmits Thousands of Years of Culture, Says Finance CEO
NEW YORK—On April 6, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Lincoln Center to kick off 13 shows in New York City. Demand was high, and two additional shows were added to the schedule. Frank Liz was one of the New Yorkers in the audience who had waited years to see Shen Yun. “I…
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Shen Yun Is ‘Entertainment With a Purpose’: Actor
ADELAIDE, Australia—“Entertainment is incredible,” says actor and award-winning playwright Stephen House, “but I think entertainment with a purpose or a message actually turns it from silver to gold.” That was what House said when he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at Adelaide’s Festival Centre on Saturday afternoon with his friend Lisa. “It allowed you to…