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Taiwan Theatergoer Says Soul Felt ‘As Pure as a New-Born Baby’ After Shen Yun

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—Taiwanese theatergoers praised Shen Yun as the best in art, and for bringing hope and peace to the world, after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Chih-The Hall of the Kaohsiung Cultural Center on Feb. 28. “From the first second to the last moment, my heart was filled with excitement,” said Mr. Chen…


Director of Operations Hopes Shen Yun’s Message of Beauty Will Return

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Cristina Capatina, Director of Operations for a life insurance company, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Feb. 28. Her first time watching Shen Yun, Ms. Capatina brought her daughter and granddaughter to the performance and she said her overall impression was that it was “beautiful. We love the…


Shen Yun Impresses Government Officials in Miaoli, Taiwan

MIAOLI, Taiwan—On Feb. 25, 2023, Shen Yun Performing Arts performed in Miaoli, Taiwan, attracting local, political, and business elites, including former Miaoli County Mayor Liu Cheng-hung and legislator Chen Chao-ming. The audience appreciated that New York-based Shen Yun “promotes peace” and “inspires human thinking.” Miaoli is a large Hakka county located in the north. Shen…


Costa Mesa Audience Members See Traditional Values in Shen Yun

COSTA MESA, Calif.—If there was scale to compare the dangers of smartphones and the convenience they bring us, which one would outweigh which? “I think they’re common to all people at some level. We get distracted by what goes on around us. We get swept up now in an era of media where it touches…


Retired Piano Teacher Applauds Shen Yun’s Music

SIOUX FALLS S.D.—Whether it’s instrumental or vocal, western or eastern, music is a universal language. Music is all around us, and beautiful music can move the listener to tears. “I am a retired piano teacher, and so I am interested in the tonalities of the music,” said Donna Schwartz, who came to see Shen Yun…


Shen Yun ‘Purifies the Negativity in Our Mind and Body,’ Says Taiwan CEO of Cultural Foundation

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—On Feb. 28, Shen Yun hosted two consecutive sold-out performances at Chih—The Hall of Kaohsiung Cultural Center. Kaohsiung is famed for its hospitality and the audience eagerly welcomed Shen Yun’s arrival. In attendance at the matinee was Suqin Wu, the CEO of Taiwan’s International Cultural and Arts Foundation. She was touched by the simplicity…


‘Shen Yun Gave Us Much Positive Guidance,’ Says Taiwan President of Kiwanis International

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—A president of the Kiwanis International Taiwan branch said Shen Yun Performing Arts was worth attending every year after the performance at the Chih-The Hall of the Kaohsiung Cultural Center on Feb. 28. “The beauty of Shen Yun is astounding,” said Ms. Chang Su-mei, the president of the Kiwanis International Guanshan Branch. “I saw…


Taiwan National Radio Host: Shen Yun Represents ‘Highest State’ of Art and Humanity

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—Taiwan theatergoers commended Shen Yun Performing Arts not only for its artistic excellence, but for representing the best values of humanity. On Feb. 28, Ms. Chang Yueh-chao, a host of the National Education Radio, attended a performance at the Chih-The Hall of the Kaohsiung Cultural Center. “From the point of view of the artistic value,…


Artist: Shen Yun Has the Rhythm of Nature and Brings Meditative Peace

MIAOLI, Taiwan—Ceramic artist Lin Tsung-Hsien watched Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Miaobei Art Center on Feb. 26. Mr. Lin said that the water sleeves dance left a deep impression on him. “The visual composition of the water sleeves dance was very interesting,” said Mr. Lin. “It was beautifully choreographed.” Based…


Theatergoer Boards a Plane to See Shen Yun

DALLAS, Texas—Distance matters less when the goal is worth it. Many audience members are willing to travel long distances to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts. “We’re from Montana, so we flew down to see it tonight,” said Nathan Garber, who works in real estate. Shen Yun is based in New York and is dedicated to presenting…