“I’m learning a lot about the culture. I’m learning a lot. We were just talking about it, and it’s a shame that they have to remember their history. You can’t forget about the history and just worry about the present,” said Bob, a retired manager.
Shen Yun’s artists are trained in classical Chinese dance, one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.
“I think the show is fantastic. ... They dance with a lot of heart,” said Bob, who added that the dancers seemed to get stronger as the performance went on.
“I love the background pictures,” said Bob.
“When I see this, I would love to visit that country. It’s absolutely gorgeous,” Chuck said.
Although China was once known as the land of the divine, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s ideology is rooted in Marxism. Shen Yun’s truthful depiction of present-day China has made it impossible for Shen Yun to perform in China.Bob expressed that he is glad for Shen Yun to be “allowed to express, [Chinese] history, culture and things that they might not be able to really express [in China].”
Reporting by Yeawen Hung and Maria Han.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.
