NEWARK, N.J.—Birthdays are meant to be celebrated in special ways, which is why physician Arthur Patterson, who has been in practice for four decades, chose to gift himself tickets to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for his 65th birthday. “We had a fabulous time, and I will be back,” said Mr. Patterson, who watched the…
Shen Yun Informs Audiences That ‘Tradition Is the Better Way in a Society,’ Says Theatregoer
NEWARK, N.J.—Dance and music are often seen as universal languages because of their ability to transcend cultural boundaries. Gregory Thomas, a chiropractor, said that the dance and music performed by Shen Yun Performing Arts helped him better understand and appreciate Chinese culture. “I think that the arts and dance and music [can] transcend cultures,” said…
NYC Designer Delighted Her Daughter Witnessed China’s ‘True Culture’ at Shen Yun
NEWARK, N.J.— Yeung Waichi, creative design director, took her daughter to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 5. Having immigrated from Hong Kong as a child, Mrs. Waichi said Shen Yun is something she would have loved to have been exposed to as a young girl. “I…
Orange County Officials Say Shen Yun Full of Positive Energy
NEWARK, N.J.—Shen Yun Performing Arts opened to a sold-out audience at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 4, the first of five performances running through May 7. Among the audience members was Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Executive, who saw Shen Yun for the first time. “It was absolutely wonderful—the music was incredible, the dancing…
Shen Yun Honors Tradition, Say Pastors
NEWARK, N.J.—Pastors Marcal and Krystal Dacunha watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 4. “It was awesome, it was great,” said Mr. Dacunha. “Very professional, very well-done.” “I think the costumes were gorgeous,” Mrs. Dacunha added. “I think the dancers were very graceful [and that] they had a…
State Senator Believes People Will Thank Shen Yun For Keeping Chinese Traditions Alive in the Future
STAMFORD, Connecticut—Connecticut state senator Ryan Fazio watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Palace Theatre on Apr. 30. “The performance was fantastic,” said Sen. Fazio. “I’d never seen it before, and I was very excited to see it, and it even outdid my expectations for it. The homage to traditional dance and traditional Chinese culture…
Shen Yun ‘Good Stewards of Their Traditions,’ Says Construction Executive
STAMFORD, Conn.—Harry and Margaret Roney saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, and were left inspired by the artists’ mission to keep their traditional culture alive. “It’s very nice that they have taken the spirit of their country and their culture before communism, and they’re willing to express it so beautifully,” Mr. Roney,…
State Official Pleased to Be Introduced to Traditional Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun
STAMFORD, Conn.—Jim Cavanaugh, president of Yonkers Industrial Development, and his wife Wilson Kimball attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Palace Theatre on April 29. Of the performance, Mr. Cavanaugh said: “The dancers are amazingly talented. This is the first time we have been to a performance. It was a gift to us, so we…
Former State Official Pleased to Be Introduced to Traditional Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun
STAMFORD, Conn.—Jim Cavanaugh, president of Yonkers Industrial Development, and his wife Wilson Kimball attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Palace Theatre on April 29. Of the performance, Mr. Cavanaugh said: “The dancers are amazingly talented. This is the first time we have been to a performance. It was a gift to us, so we…
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Shen Yun Is Immaculate and Perfect, Says Former Professional Ballerina
NEWARK, N.J.—Maury Viola, a former professional ballet dancer, and her husband Anthony Viola, a company director, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 7. Mrs. Viola said that as a former dancer, she could appreciate the performers and the presentation of the entire production. “It’s beautiful,” said Mrs….