Tag: United States

Shen Yun Brings Ancient China to Life in the United States, Says Illinois Theatergoer

CHICAGO—Real estate executive Matt Van der Molen brought his wife Jennifer and their two children to see Shen Yun’s evening performance at Auditorium Theatre on April 7. The whole family thought it was not only enjoyable but also very educational. “It was beautiful. The costumes were fantastic,” exclaimed Mr. Van der Molen. “I was surprised…


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…


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…


Shen Yun ‘Done Quite Brilliantly,’ Says Oscar-Winning Producer

NEW YORK—Film producer Tony Mark particularly likes live productions—unlike movies, there are no do-overs. “I’ve wanted to see Shen Yun for the last—I don’t know how many years, probably eight, ten years I’ve wanted to see Shen Yun,” Mr. Mark said on April 6 at Lincoln Center during intermission of Shen Yun’s opening night performance….


Western US Receives $585 Million to Bolster Water Infrastructure

Nearly $585 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will be allocated toward water infrastructure repairs in the western United States, the Department of the Interior announced on April 6. The funds will go toward 83 projects across 11 states to “improve water conveyance and storage, increase safety, improve hydro power generation, and provide…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Wake-Up Call for People in the United States,’ Says Lawyer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—On April 5, lawyer Mark Hodges attended Shen Yun’s evening show at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. During intermission, he said enthusiastically that “the overall experience has been wonderful!” “The choreography was exceptional, and the dances were very tight and explosive. The imagery was phenomenal—how it was integrated into the graphics and…


Retired Aerospace Programmer Appreciates Shen Yun Sharing Traditional Chinese Culture

SEATTLE—China, before communism, was a beautiful place. Shen Yun Performing Arts is allowing its audiences to behold that beauty once more. “I think they’re doing a wonderful job. They’re bringing the awareness of the Chinese culture,” said Jim Dix, a retired aerospace programmer. “As we all know, the Chinese culture is so old, one of the oldest…


Are Censorship, Surveillance, and Propaganda Pillars of the New Regime?

No one was looking when the Global War on Terror turned into an assault on American liberty. U.S. spy agencies teamed up with Big Tech and the media to target free speech and undermine the very foundations of our constitutional republic. Now the United States is guided by the tyranny that the Founding Fathers and…