WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) and his wife Roxanne saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Kennedy Center Opera House on July 15.

“Wonderful, it is absolutely wonderful,” said Dr. Babin (D.D.S.).  “The talent of the dancers, the background, the graphics … fantastic.”

The performance features story-based dances, showing uplifting stories and legends from ancient China and scenes from today’s China, where the communist regime restricts basic freedoms.

“It’s wonderful, ... the tales, the history—the 5,000 years of history in China. And then ... we started seeing some of the terrible things that are happening in China under the Communist Party; I think the American people need to see this, the world needs to see this,” Dr. Babin said.

“This type of spirituality going on in China itself, we would love to see that happening. Unfortunately, the Communist Party doesn’t allow it, and there’s persecution of it. It’s just terrible.”

Ms. Babin said she enjoyed the “beauty and the culture” in Shen Yun, saying that the “grace and the beauty of the Chinese history” stood out for her.

“We really enjoy the aspect of learning about the traditional Chinese culture,” Mr. Sharpe said.

“The spirit and the culture of the Chinese people, it’s very moving and inspirational. You don’t usually see that in your day-to-day life.”

Mr. Sharpe said given the restriction imposed by the communist regime, it’s important to “get the story out.”