Category: city

Shen Yun Reveals What’s ‘Happening Behind the Curtain in China,’ Says Human Rights Lawyer

LONDON—Ewelina Ochab, a British human rights lawyer, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on April 15. Due to her work, she knew much about some things happening in China today, but less about the cultural heritage of China before communism. From the moment the curtains opened and a scene above the clouds…


Shen Yun Expresses Truth With Precision, Grace, and Light, Says Business Owner

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—On April 19, entrepreneur and business owner Nicole Giacomini drove four hours from Montana just to attend Shen Yun’s evening show at the Civic Center for the Performing Arts. Stepping out of the theatre, Ms. Giacomini said Shen Yun Performing Arts “is an exquisite gift.” She especially enjoyed the ethnic and classical Chinese…


Shen Yun’s ‘Real Beauty’ Counters ‘Horrible Ugliness, Violence’ That Is ‘Disfiguring the World,’ Lord Alton Says

LONDON— David Alton, Baron of Liverpool, was impressed by the powerful message Shen Yun Performing Arts delivered at the Eventim Apollo venue on April 19. “It’s a wonderful show; it underlines the beauty of Chinese civilization and culture,” said Lord Alton. “What a tragedy that a show like this can’t be shown in China itself,” he…


After Shen Yun, ‘Can Look at the World in a Different Way,’ Says French Patron

MONTPELLIER—From April 16 to 21, Shen Yun is back at the Corum for its new 2023 performance; costumes in shimmering colors and majestic landscapes highlighted story-based dances of courage, benevolence, and loyalty. Hélène Cairel attended the premiere on Sunday, April 16. For this former sales manager in the pharmaceutical industry, “the dances are beautiful, the…


Southwark Mayor Applauds Shen Yun Sharing Traditional Chinese Culture

LONDON—The United Kingdom has been through a long history and like China, it once was and still is a very influential country. What is different, however, is that the United Kingdom has preserved its history. Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving the Chinese culture lost when communism took power in China. “I personally think it’s…


‘Really, Really Enchanting’: Londoners Impressed With Cultural Depth of Shen Yun

LONDON—Shen Yun Performing Arts is halfway through its London tour, 10 shows from April 14 to April 22, at the Eventim Apollo. On April 18, theatergoers and lovers of the arts appreciated the cultural depth of Shen Yun’s performance. “It’s just a wonderful production. So colorful, amazing dancing, great technique of the dancers,” said James Mackenzie-Blackman,…


‘Magnificent’: Director, Engineer for New Zealand Police on Shen Yun

WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Wayne Goodfellow said he would “definitely” recommend Shen Yun Performing Arts to his friends after catching the final of five sold-out shows in the city this year. “If you want to see something very, very different and something really cultural, I’d recommend you come along,” he said on April 16. Mr. Goodfellow, a…


Shen Yun Is ‘Keeping Alive the Pre-Communist Chinese Culture and Traditions,’ Says Lawyer

PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—Shen Yun Performing Arts has an all-new program every year, and John Capaldi, a lawyer, was so impressed with Shen Yun’s previous season that he immediately bought tickets to see Shen Yun’s 2023 performance when he saw the billboards announcing their return. “I’m very, very impressed,” said Mr. Capaldi, who watched Shen Yun at…


Shen Yun ‘Speaks to the Divine Within Us,’ Says Business Owner

LONDON—Business owner Trudie McGuinness attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on April 16. McGuinness said, “It’s absolutely incredible. The beauty of the dancing and of the singing that we just heard is extraordinary actually. It’s so, so touching.” She commented on the wonderful energy from the performance. “There’s a beautiful energy … and the message…


Shen Yun Shows What ‘Can Never Be Wiped out Completely,’ Says Rabbi

NEW YORK—Brigitte Taylor, a senior manager, was visiting her mother, Marcelle Hohl, a rabbi, in New York when the two decided to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, catching the last performance in Lincoln Center on April 16. “I loved it. It was really brilliant. Just the music, the choreography, it was so unique. It was…