ATLANTA—Restauranteur Roberto Correa, founder and CEO of Beto’s Tacos, is passionate about community, and said he unexpectedly saw in Shen Yun Performing Arts a testament to the power of community.
“The people showed the world what you are,” he said. “I’m really in shock ... it’s about humans and about how we can change the world. We need that.”
Mr. Correra and his wife Silvia attended their first performance of Shen Yun at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Dec. 26, and said it certainly wouldn’t be their last.
“Of course, I’m bringing a lot of people to the next show,” Mr. Correra said.
It had actually been Mrs. Correra’s idea, he added, admitting he wasn’t sure he would enjoy it at the beginning but was soon captivated by the performances.
Mr. Correra agreed and added that the energy came from what all the performers put in.
“They give you a lot,” he said. “When they train, when they do their best, I mean, they give you that to the people, right? Also, the most important thing is that you share your culture.”
“Tell the world,” he said in encouragement. He said he saw for himself the difference between communism and freedom in one of the story-based dances Shen Yun performed, and gained a better understanding of the authentic Chinese culture.
“Like, wow, you know what? So this is all the history for our country,” he said. “You know, I’m an immigrant like everybody else here.”
“It’s amazing,” he said. “Really touched my heart.”
“This is to make a difference. Whoever the director is, this is a great thing. We need to know to make the world change,” Mr. Correra said.
