“It’s amazing. [Shen Yun] was very colorful and beautiful, and it really brings some culture to the South. …We need more of that,” Mr. Sardelis said. “We'll definitely be coming back to see it again. ... Everything was very impressive.”
The New York-based Shen Yun was founded in 2006 by elite Chinese artists who had fled the persecution of the communist party.
The goal of Shen Yun artists is to return to the world’s stage—the glory and beauty of China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture.
Ms. Dominique is moved by the performers’ mission and thought their portrayal of the divine was beautiful. Shen Yun’s “ reminder of the divinity and bringing that back to the world is so important,” she said.
Ms. Dominique especially enjoyed the story-based dance recounting the origin story of the Chinese Valentine.
“I love the story of the farmer and the fairy. That was special, really beautiful. It really stood out and was meaningful. It touched my heart,” she praised. “Precious. The imagery and the costume creation—just wow. So much flow and aesthetic and spirit coming through.”
Mr. Sardelis, too, enjoyed every program and couldn’t decide a favorite. He will be recommending the performance to all his friends and family.
“I think it’s a beautiful way to remember our past and how valuable that was, and how enriching it can be even today for us to have these examples. I would definitely see it again.”