LONDON, UK—Shen Yun has brought China’s millennia-old civilization to life and is both beautiful and thought-provoking, a London-based financial lawyer said. Shen Yun, based in New York, has been using live arts to showcase China’s traditional culture before communism. It presents story-based dances, colorful costumes, an orchestra that combines classical Western and traditional Chinese instruments,…
Through Shen Yun, Londoners Connect to a More Beautiful China
LONDON—Guy Smith taught in China for a year. Maylene Davis used to live in Hong Kong. Matt McConnell’s children are learning the Chinese language. All learned something new about China as audience members at the March 12 matinee of Shen Yun at the Eventim Apollo. Shen Yun is the New York-based classical Chinese dance and music phenomenon presenting…
‘With Grace, Comes Hope,’ Says Psychotherapist on Shen Yun
LONDON, U.K.—Different cultures around the world have their own spiritual beliefs. Shen Yun Performing Arts have been using movement and music to convey the spirit of China to audiences around the world. “I think on a spiritual level because I have a holistic approach to my own understanding of life, I was quite moved by…
Fire Hits London High-Rise, Woman Rescued From 17th Floor
LONDON—A fire broke out in a high-rise building in east London on Monday afternoon, trapping a woman on the 17th floor, emergency services said. More than 100 firefighters tackled the blaze on Whitechapel High Street before bringing it under control and rescuing the woman, London Fire Brigade said. Flames poured out from the block of…
Fire Breaks out at Block of Flats and Offices in London
A fire has broken out in a block of flats and offices in east London. London Fire Brigade said they were called to Whitechapel High Street shortly before 4pm. Twenty fire engines and 125 firefighters are at the scene. A spokesman for the brigade said: “Crews are tackling a fire on the 17th floor of…
Welsh Baronness: Shen Yun ‘Brings Culture to Life in a Very Powerful Way’
LONDON, UK—Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff was among the audience at the March 6 matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo. She called the classical Chinese dance event “a great visual and emotional experience.” “It’s a magnificent show with the most incredible dancing and acrobatics. And it really brings the culture to…
Baroness: Shen Yun ‘Brings Culture to Life in a Very Powerful Way’
LONDON, UK—Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff was among the audience at the March 6 matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo. She called the classical Chinese dance event “a great visual and emotional experience.” “It’s a magnificent show with the most incredible dancing and acrobatics. And it really brings the culture to…
‘You Don’t Think It’s Real’: London Film Producer Describes ‘Magical’ Shen Yun Experience
London, UK—Watching Shen Yun was a “magical” experience, said a London-based film producer and actor, who said the show was so exquisitely produced that he almost thought it was a film. After seeing the performance at London’s Eventim Apollo, Jimi Tihofsi said: “It’s magical! You don’t think it’s real!” Shen Yun presents story-based dances, colorful…
London: Shen Yun Bravely Brings Back Chinese Culture
LONDON, UK—Londoners were out for a night of cultural revival on March 4 at the Eventim Apollo. Shen Yun, the New York-based classical Chinese dance and music performance, is in town. Financial adviser, Richard King was “mind-blown” from the moment the curtain went up. “The opening scene when you just see it, all the costumes and…
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Shen Yun Dancers Amaze Investment Manager
LONDON—”I think the dancers are made of rubber! They are so supple. It’s amazing,” said Ibtissem Cole, investment manager. She and her husband James Cole, chairman of a waste business, were among the audience at the Shen Yun Performing Arts’ matinee on March 13. Shen Yun is a New York-based performing arts company presenting 5,000 years of…