AUCKLAND—Shen Yun Performing Arts left a deep impression on Marilise Van De Venter and her daughter Daniella when they attended a matinee performance at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre in Auckland on April 22. Through music and dance, the New York-based Shen Yun aims to revive China’s traditional culture, which has faded under the Chinese Communist…
Shen Yun Brings a ‘Unique Pure Energy’: Media Awards Winner
AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Steve Hutton felt uplifted by a “unique pure energy” when he saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre for the first time. “I felt the energy coming from the stage—it was a unique pure energy,” he said on April 21. “It is the only way I can describe it—it…
New Zealand Official Says Shen Yun Is ‘First Class’ and ‘Brilliant’
AUCKLAND, New Zealand— Winston Peters, Leader of political party called NZ First and formerly served twice as Deputy Prime Minister, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on April 20. “First class, top rate,” he said, “everyone was faultless and that is not easy to see in…
Final Livestock Ship Departs New Zealand as Export Ban Comes Into Force
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Shen Yun Is ‘A Movement About Humanity and Embracing It’: CEO, NZ Maori Council Member
AUCKLAND, New Zealand—”This is a never to miss moment!” said Mr. Roimata Minhinnick from Ngāti Te Ata, which is around Manukau Harbour, after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on April 20. A member of the New Zealand Maori Council, Mr. Minhinnick has served as the chair of its Law, Justice, and Corrections Committee, as well…
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At least six Indonesian soldiers have been reportedly killed during a mission to rescue New Zealand pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens, who was abducted by armed separatist group West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in February. Army reports said 36 troops were stationed at a post in the district of Nduga when gunmen from the TPNPB…
‘Magnificent’: Director, Engineer for New Zealand Police on Shen Yun
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Wayne Goodfellow said he would “definitely” recommend Shen Yun Performing Arts to his friends after catching the final of five sold-out shows in the city this year. “If you want to see something very, very different and something really cultural, I’d recommend you come along,” he said on April 16. Mr. Goodfellow, a…
Multicultural Council President Delighted by Messages of ‘Divinity’ and ‘Unity’ in Shen Yun
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts ended its season in Wellington’s St. James Theatre on April 16, playing to a sold-out house. Many audience members said they came away from the performance with an enhanced understanding of divinity. Pushpa Prasad, president of the New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils, was one of those…
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Classical Pianist and Mother of 10 Relates to ‘Beautiful Ideas’ of Shen Yun
AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Professional pianist Wendy Park was treated to Shen Yun Performing Arts by her husband for their wedding anniversary on April 22. “I am just amazed,” she said from Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, in Auckland. “I really had no idea that the music would be so beautiful. I am really attracted to the…