BOSTON—Sales representative Jeff Zduniak and his wife Cheryl, a retired teacher, had a wonderful time at Shen Yun Performing Arts’ opening show at Boch Center Wang Theatre on April 3.
“From the advertising, you see the flashy dancing and all, but when you come and you understand that the story behind it and the little tales and you know what’s happening to the people over there in that culture—that’s what’s really captivating about it,” he expressed.
“I almost wish I knew that before. Just seeing the dancing on TV, we bought tickets because we thought it looked beautiful, but the history and the stories are what [really make it unique].”
The spread of atheism quickly eradicated Chinese people’s belief in the divine. The cherished virtues and values learned from the teachings of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism disappeared overnight.
By the end of the evening, Mrs. Zduniak was moved to tears. The experience was all the more moving for her because she had “read some of the story first, some of the background.”
“I think that brings you a little closer to the performance,” she shared.
“I always thought China was amazing,” he said. Then came the repression and communism. He also feels dismayed by the direction in which American culture appears to be heading.
Mrs. Zduniak agreed, adding that this rich tradition has not only been lost in China, but is fading elsewhere too.
Last but not least, the couple would like to congratulate the performers and let them know that they’re doing a “wonderful job.“ ”We’re having a beautiful time,” Mr. Zduniak added.
Since its establishment in 2006, Shen Yun has earned widespread acclaim. Each year, the artists present a brand-new set of choreography and musical compositions, ensuring that both new and returning audience members are always in for a surprise.
