A “very outstanding show,” said Roman, a physician, who has treated a lot of ballet dancers in the past.

Through music and dance, Shen Yun presents a panoramic view of China’s long history, with dance stories of heroic feats, battles, and cultural traditions imbued with moral or spiritual values.

“I like the colors, I like the preparation of these athletes—it is unbelievable,” Roman said. He also expressed appreciation for Shen Yun’s mission of reviving “China before communism.”

“I love [the fact] that the conductor is a female. The musicians are unbelievable also,” he said.

Spirituality is the foundation of ancient Chinese society. The ancient Chinese believed that their culture was bequeathed by the gods. They believed that deities and gods once existed harmoniously with mortal beings.

Roman said that he enjoyed the spiritual aspect of Shen Yun.

“It was very, very special, very particular, and it is something we need these days, because with all the things that have been happening worldwide, we need spirituality, and we need to go back into our roots,” he said.

“Outstanding! Outstanding!” Mrs. Perselay said describing the quality of Shen Yun’s performers.

“It’s the grace and the beauty and the warmth that you see in the faces of the dancers … there’s a peacefulness, there’s a soulfulness—I just love it,” she said.

Commenting on the piece that portrays the persecution of Falun Dafa, Perselay said, “It does touch my heart, and especially, I feel so much for the unjustness of the persecution of anyone for their religious beliefs or anything else.”