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New Zealand Official Says Shen Yun Is ‘First Class’ and ‘Brilliant’

AUCKLAND, New Zealand— Winston Peters, Leader of political party called NZ First and formerly served twice as Deputy Prime Minister, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on April 20. “First class, top rate,” he said, “everyone was faultless and that is not easy to see in…


Delaware State Rep Applauds Shen Yun as a ‘Beacon of Hope’ to ‘Feed Your Soul’

PHILADELPHIA—Paul Baumbach, Delaware state Representative for the 23rd District, was uplifted by Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Miller Theatre on the evening of April 13. “It gives you warmth inside to watch it … it was very uplifting,” he said. This was the first time Rep. Baumbach was able to see Shen Yun despite…


Events Manager: Shen Yun Is ‘Immersive Cinema’

LONDON—Faisal Shaukat, who runs an events management company, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at Eventim Apollo on the evening of April 20. This was the second time he had seen Shen Yun. “Every time I watch the show, it’s better, and bigger, and more beautiful than the previous one,” Shaukat said.  “I’m always happy, and it’s really…


‘One of the Most Beautiful Dance Events I’ve Seen’ Says Former Ballerina About Shen Yun

LONDON—Former professional ballet dancers Kimberley Urch and her husband Joss Urch were amazed at the artistry of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo venue on April 20. “It was one of the most beautiful dance events I’ve seen,” said Mrs. Urch, “it was really uplifting.” “I like the idea of showing the political…


Shen Yun ‘Told a Story of China’: British MP

LONDON, United Kingdom—The actions of a country like China impact the world. Marie Rimmer is the MP of St. Helens. She shared her appreciation for Shen Yun Performing Arts after seeing the performance at Eventim Apollo. “It was a wonderful show, the drama, the artwork and the music, the dancing, the color, and everything was wonderful….


Shen Yun Is ‘Worthy of the Nobel Prize,’ Says Italian Councilor

TORINO, Italy—Giampiero Leo is a member of the regional council of Piemonte. On April 18, he attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at Teatro Regio di Torino, where he is also a board member. Mr. Leo was thoroughly impressed with his experience and felt that it is inaccurate to call Shen Yun ‘a performance.’ “I would…


Shen Yun’s Performance ‘An Invitation to Go Beyond Our Limits,’ Says Italian Entrepreneur

TORINO, Italy—Shen Yun Performing Arts opened the first of its seven consecutive shows at Teatro Regio Torino on April 18. In the audience was entrepreneur Cristina Seymandi. “It was a beautiful and wonderful show,” Ms. Seymandi said. “[It was like] jumping into the dances and taking a leap into the past, yet the scripts were…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Movement About Humanity and Embracing It’: CEO, NZ Maori Council Member

AUCKLAND, New Zealand—”This is a never to miss moment!” said Mr. Roimata Minhinnick from Ngāti Te Ata, which is around Manukau Harbour, after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on April 20. A member of the New Zealand Maori Council, Mr. Minhinnick has served as the chair of its Law, Justice, and Corrections Committee, as well…


Former Prop Specialist Says Shen Yun Is ‘Tremendous’

PURCHASE, N.Y.—Tony Gamiello attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, on April 20. Retired from the motion picture/television industry, Gamiello said, “I enjoyed the whole show, the way they incorporated everything: the choreography, the music, and incorporating the Eastern and Western instruments in the orchestra. And I also enjoyed the…


Shen Yun ‘Top Class’, ’11 out of 10,’ Says Bollywood Choreographer

LONDON—Honey Kalaria, artist and busy Bollywood choreographer for film and television, found much to appreciate in Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I work on many, many productions,” she said. “So when you look at a good caliber show, a high quality show, you will always have really, really appreciated it. So when I came here, I can…