GOLD COAST, Australia—A pastor attending a Shen Yun performance described the show as “unbelievable” and “seriously enchanting,” praising its artistic precision, storytelling, and spiritual depth.
“I thoroughly enjoyed it—the costumes, dances, precision of the movement, storylines. They were intriguing,” said Zella Taylor-Watts, the pastor of Spirit Life, about the performance on March 15 at Home of the Arts, Gold Coast.
“As a pastor, I loved the emphasis on the divine and eternity. I have a real heart for eternity, and I appreciate the value of not being able to take what you have here on earth into eternity.”
Exploring Spiritual Themes
Ms. Taylor-Watts felt Shen Yun truly lived up to its name—“the beauty of divine beings dancing.”Cultural Significance and Artistic Excellence
Beyond its spiritual themes, Shen Yun aims to revive and celebrate traditional Chinese culture before communism.The show, however, is currently banned by China’s ruling regime from performing in China. The pastor found this aspect particularly striking.
“I find it very sad that China doesn’t celebrate them, but I’m glad we have the benefit of being able to witness this performance. It’s been amazing,” she said.
If given the chance, Ms. Taylor-Watts would like to honour the artists for their dedication.
“The discipline, the diligence, the determination to succeed—the willingness to go on a journey. They didn’t get here overnight, but they’ve been on a huge journey to reach this level,” she said.
“Their performance has been delightful to watch. The colours, the movement, the precision—it was incredible.”
