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‘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…


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….


Orchestra Director Hopes Shen Yun Spreads All Over the World

PALERMO, Italy—Orchestra director Gaetano Colajanni attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Teatro Massimo on March 5. Colajanni found everything about Shen Yun fascinating. “I have to say that I was very fascinated, both by the dancers, that is, from their professionalism, really very perfect, and then also by the orchestra, because I saw how they interpreted…


Shen Yun ‘Gives People Hope’ and ‘Something to Believe In’ Says Musician

ADELAIDE, Australia—Ella Germein, a professional musician and ABC Kids reporter, and her mother Sue Germein, a music manager, were captivated by the timeless beauty of Shen Yun Performing Arts. Ella Germein professionally plays cello and bass for the indie pop sibling band called “Germein.” The three Germein sisters comprise the band with the youngest sister…


Eye Surgeon Impressed by Shen Yun: ‘This Is Heaven, I’m so Grateful’

ADELAIDE, Australia—Dr. Deric de Wit, an ophthalmologist who practices in the Barossa Valley region, South Australia, was intrigued and impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts upon seeing it for the first time with his friends in Adelaide on April 6. “This is heaven, I’m so grateful that I came tonight. Absolutely grateful,” he said during intermission. De…


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…