PHILADELPHIA, Pa. —Musician Johnny Trujillo was glowing in his praise for Shen Yun Performing Arts, and in particular the company’s unique orchestra. “I just want to watch the music,” he said. The Shen Yun orchestra is renowned for its harmonious blending of music played by classical Western and Eastern instruments. Mr. Trujillo is a music…

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover,” applies not just to people but nations too. In the case of Shen Yun Performing Arts, the company is giving audiences around the world a chance to see beyond the communist regime of China and catch a glimpse of what the culture was like during…

PHILADELPHIA—The Westphal family of five love the world of art and so when Shen Yun Performing Arts arrived at the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia, they were excited to attend. “I think it’s a wonderful performance and there is a lot of energy. [The dancers] are fantastic, the choreography is great, [and] the colors are awesome,”…

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—If anyone attended a live performance in China, chances are they wouldn’t have seen anything like what Shen Yun Performing Arts puts on the stage. Not only is Shen Yun trying to revive the lost culture of China since the communist regime took power, but the company is unable to perform in China. “I’ve…

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The beauty of dance and music found in Shen Yun Performing Arts often leaves spectators tapping their feet and inspired to get out and dance as well. “I was just going to tell my husband I feel like I want to dance right now. I want to just go like this and spin around…

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Laws and mandates cannot change the hearts of the people. Shen Yun Performing Arts proves that although China is a communist state and much of China’s traditions and culture have been destroyed, there are still people who are striving to revive and present that culture to the world. “I learned that no matter what…