PURCHASE, N.Y.—When the curtains opened on Shen Yun Performing Arts, Vincent Amato could only describe the feeling as “gripping.”
“The effects with the mist and the costumes on the dancers; almost made them look like they were floating on air. I thought that was a tremendous effect,” said Mr. Amato, who attended the April 21 performance at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College with his wife, Rose. “It makes it all come to life.”
“I enjoy it immensely. I think the dancing is exquisite,” said Mr. Turner.
The China he saw Shen Yun present was a vastly different one from the China the current communist regime presents, he added,it was a civilization that believed in God.
“This has added to the spectrum for me of the diversity of cultures that are out there and the practices that the various people have and live by.”“From a theatrical standpoint, it’s marvelous. I mean, it’s exquisite. The choreography is obviously outstanding,” he said. The vocalist was too, he said, adding that the lyrics had been what he could describe as religious, which he felt important to present in a world that shied away from such topics.
“If you believe in the Christian philosophy, I do believe there was a Maker, and we’re here by His grace. And I think, unfortunately, as time passes—there’s less of an appreciation for that by the younger generation. So I hope it’s not gone forever. I'd love to see it return to where people have respect for religion, respect for their country, and respect for freedom, which we enjoy here.”
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