After attending the company’s evening show at the Rosa Hart Theater, Mr. Hunter said Shen Yun “was a true show of culture and amazing talent. It was a great night for the city of Lake Charles.”

“The dances were inspirational. They were wonderful, and I’ve never seen such pageantry before. It was amazing,” he added.

Together with the dancers on stage, its powerful melodies tell enthralling tales and legends drawn from China’s history.

“To have the live music there—it wasn’t recorded, it was a live symphony—I was just inspired. It was wonderful. It was wonderful,” he said.

“To see the culture and the history all together in one night in such an amazing form was just amazing and it really makes you want to learn more about [Chinese] culture and history.”

He was especially moved by the Shen Yun performers’ presentation of their message.

“You could tell the history and culture was just ingrained within the performers. It was in their blood that they were expressing themselves so wonderfully. We’re so honored to have them here in Lake Charles,” he said.

“I think in 5,000 years, we’ll still be talking about how wonderful this performance was. It just really has inspired me.”

Accompanying Mr. Hunter was his wife, Becky, who was pleasantly surprised by what the artists had to offer.

“I thought it was incredible—the feats of athleticism from the dancers. They were in complete synchronization with these minute movements. It was just very obvious that they’ve taken their discipline very seriously and their craft is impeccable. I have never seen such a variety of talented and very disciplined dancers. It was absolutely gorgeous. We would definitely come again.”

“Chinese culture is certainly more than just what we see today in the communistic system,” he stated.

“I would say to all citizens of Lake Charles, and frankly, to all citizens of America—If this performance is in your city, you need to go see it. You need to see it because it’s inspirational, it is one of a kind, it is unique, and it is glorious.”