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‘This is the Heart of China’: Shen Yun Theatergoer

EUGENE, Ore.—The human body has five senses but beyond that, there is the soul and the mind. Shen Yun Performing Arts isn’t just something to see and hear, it is an experience for the soul. “There was the mind and the body. There was the soul and the flesh. And that’s what I’m getting. I’m…


Shen Yun Performers ‘Are Born to Be on Stage and Inspire Everyone,’ Says Canadian Choreographer

MISSISSAUGA, Canada—Choreographer Jessica Tomasone attended Shen Yun’s evening show at the Living Arts Centre on March 28. She thought it was a multi-layered and absolutely captivating performance. “I think these dancers are technical machines, first of all—they have so much exquisite training and discipline. It’s very exhilarating,” she exclaimed. “I enjoy the show so much!…


Company Chairwoman Sees Divine Message in Shen Yun

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Company chairwoman Hsu Hui-chen and her mother watched Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall on March 29. “[Shen Yun] reminds us of many things people in the modern day have forgotten,” said Ms. Hsu. “Nowadays, people are too confident in themselves, and they dismiss…


Shen Yun ‘Makes You Want to Be a Better Person’ Says Vancouver Business Owner

VANCOUVER, Canada—Kelly Loewen, a business owner specializing in foreign military helicopter repair and overhaul, was impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on the afternoon of March 25. “10 out of 10,” he said. “ It was really good!” “The costumes and the dancing were phenomenal. … It was just out…


Chinese Immigrant Wants Her Daughter to Learn of Chinese Culture From Shen Yun

VANCOUVER, Canada—Mothers will go to great lengths to give their children a good life. Kathy Zhang and her daughter immigrated to Canada a year ago and when they were given the opportunity, they decided to see a performance that they cannot see in China. “It was well done. I found it astounding,” Ms Zhang said of…


Shen Yun’s Message Is Very Valuable, Says Award-Winning Brazilian Choreographer

CURITIBA, Brazil—On March 24, award-winning choreographer Patricia Otto attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at Teatro Guaira. She is also a well-beloved teacher at the theater’s resident ballet company. This was her first time seeing Shen Yun, and she thought it was beautiful. “Though they’re young dancers, you can see how meticulous they are,” Ms. Otto…


Film Composer Impressed With Shen Yun’s Storytelling

VANCOUVER, Canada—Whether on stage or on screen, recreating a scene from history is no easy task. Christopher Xiao is a composer in the film industry, and he understands that Shen Yun Performing Arts is doing a noble task in reviving traditional Chinese culture through the arts. “I think it’s about time somebody out there makes an…


Shen Yun Leaves the Audience ‘Thinking About Faith and Being a Better Human’ Says Producer

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.—Erica Stewart, the mayor of San Luis Obispo, was delighted by Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo on March 26. As a mayor since October 2021, Mrs. Stewart said, “it’s an amazing show and I think that we are lucky in San Luis Obispo of…


Artistic Director Says Shen Yun Is What American Culture Needs Right Now

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Noah and Nicole Stratton attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on March 26. Mr. Stratton said he loved the storytelling. “My wife and I run a drama program and drama ministry, and so we love the power of storytelling,” he said. “We’re the directors for a theatre in South Carolina, so we…


Logos Theatre’s Artistic Director Says Shen Yun Is What American Culture Needs Right Now

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Noah and Nicole Stratton attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on March 26. Mr. Stratton, an executive director at The Academy of Arts Ministry, said he loved the storytelling. “My wife and I run a drama program and drama ministry, and so we love the power of storytelling,” he said. “We’re the directors…