HOUSTON—Lao Tzu once said, “The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.” However, Shen Yun Performing Arts is using beautiful song and dance to convey true, traditional Chinese culture.

David Roza and Alexandra Rodriguez are friends and colleagues at a nuclear security company.

Mr. Roza was especially impressed with the baritone, whose song really spoke to him.

“The baritone. Oh, my goodness. He’s amazing. With the piano, it’s a beautiful song,” he said.

Mr. Roza recalled that the song spoke of the “Creator coming back and creating everything anew.”

“I think it’s a wonderful message,” he added.

“It’s amazing and beautiful; telling the story of China,” said Mr. Roza.

“I know since the communists took over, [they began the persecution of] Falun Gong,” he said.

“It’s so uplifting to see [Shen Yun] sharing culture with us and enabling us to help support fighting back against what they’re having to endure.”

The animated backdrop is a Shen Yun patent. The technology allows the artists to switch scenes in the blink of an eye and go anywhere that the imagination pleases.

“The backdrops are incredible, absolutely brilliant ...  it’s something I’ve never even heard,” commented Mr. Roza.

New York-based Shen Yun puts on an all-new production every year. The costumes and backdrops reflect the fashion and architecture of ancient China while also drawing inspiration from the Heavens.

“All of the colors are just amazing. And the choreography, so much hard work and practice. It just comes alive,” said Mr. Roza.

He also expressed that he would recommend Shen Yun to others without a doubt.

“Thank them all for us. It’s amazing to be part of this,” he said.