Category: United States

Painter: Shen Yun’s Colors Are Beautiful, Soothing, Harmonious

ROCKFORD, Ill.—As a performing arts company free from the iron fist of the Chinese Communist Party, Shen Yun is able to share the beauty of a divinely inspired culture, as well as the dangers of communism to those in countries who do not know the true face of communism. “I think it’s necessary because people…


Director of Operations Hopes Shen Yun’s Message of Beauty Will Return

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Cristina Capatina, Director of Operations for a life insurance company, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Feb. 28. Her first time watching Shen Yun, Ms. Capatina brought her daughter and granddaughter to the performance and she said her overall impression was that it was “beautiful. We love the…


Costa Mesa Audience Members See Traditional Values in Shen Yun

COSTA MESA, Calif.—If there was scale to compare the dangers of smartphones and the convenience they bring us, which one would outweigh which? “I think they’re common to all people at some level. We get distracted by what goes on around us. We get swept up now in an era of media where it touches…


Retired Piano Teacher Applauds Shen Yun’s Music

SIOUX FALLS S.D.—Whether it’s instrumental or vocal, western or eastern, music is a universal language. Music is all around us, and beautiful music can move the listener to tears. “I am a retired piano teacher, and so I am interested in the tonalities of the music,” said Donna Schwartz, who came to see Shen Yun…


Vermont Officials Investigating After Man Dies Crossing Border From Quebec

Vermont State Police are investigating after a man collapsed and died shortly after crossing the border into the United States from Quebec on foot last week. They say U.S. border patrol agents spotted Jose Leos Cervantes and two other people crossing the border into Holland, Vt., at about 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. Police say…


Theatergoer Boards a Plane to See Shen Yun

DALLAS, Texas—Distance matters less when the goal is worth it. Many audience members are willing to travel long distances to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts. “We’re from Montana, so we flew down to see it tonight,” said Nathan Garber, who works in real estate. Shen Yun is based in New York and is dedicated to presenting…


Owner of Dance Studio Appreciates the Dance of Shen Yun

MINNEAPOLIS—Dance can be called the language of the soul, and classical Chinese dance is a dance form with one of the longest histories. “Very graceful, without feeling forced,” complimented Bao Lee, the owner of a dance studio. “The divine part of it is how graceful every single movement is. So you see the outstretched arms,…


Shen Yun’s Beauty ‘Comes From an Inner Form of Divinity,’ Says Vegas Business Owner

LAS VEGAS—“It is the most visually intriguing and beautiful thing that I have ever seen,” said Debbie Walsh at the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance on Feb. 26. “The strength, the history, the longevity, and of course the beauty … is phenomenal,” she said. The third time seeing Shen Yun, Mrs. Walsh and her daughter…


Former Congressman Louie Gohmert: Shen Yun a Celebration of Humanity

DALLAS—Attorney and politician Louie Gohmert, former U.S. Representative from the state of Texas, was among the theatergoers inspired and uplifted by Shen Yun Performing Arts on the afternoon of Feb. 26. He and his wife and daughter attended the matinee at the Winspear Opera House, and experienced an afternoon of beauty. “It was magnificent, just…


Shen Yun: ‘This Is the Beauty and the Essence of China,’ Says Executive

PORTLAND, Maine—Energy executive Richard Ladroga and Sylvia Cheever enjoyed a matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Merrill Auditorium on Feb. 26. Mr. Ladroga had visited China several times and he said the performance is “what I love about Asia. It’s the pursuit of excellence, and very classy, and very well done. I love this.”…