(Clearwisdom.net) On March 7, 2009, Shen Yun Performing Arts held its fourth performance in Taichung City, Taiwan. It was a Saturday, and the theater was packed. The audience showed it appreciation by applauding often throughout the performances. Some audience members were moved to tears by the stories depicted on stage. Many were impressed by the singers' rich voices.
The fourth Shen Yun show in Taichung City drew a full house
An attentive audience
Some people brought their entire families to see the show, as many as twelve people in some cases. Teachers brought their students. Some audience members came from Hong Kong and Malaysia. Others were government officials or artists. Regardless of their background, they all came to enjoy this artistic feast.
The performance was a great opportunity for recharging and getting spiritually uplifted. Although it was cold and raining, the severe weather did not dampen the audience's enthusiasm.
Former President of the Oil Painting Association of Taichung County: The Backdrops and Color Coordination Are of High Standard
Mr. Huang Shuwen, former President of the Oil Painting Association of Taichung County, said that last year someone had introduced the show to him, but he was busy and could not attend. Today, he and his wife both enjoyed it very much.
He especially liked the beautiful backdrops and the people flying down from and back into the backdrop. He found it very exciting and very impressive. As a professional painter, he said that the color coordination of the backdrops and costumes was very elegant. He especially enjoyed "'Dance of the Snow-capped Mountain,' which portrays a true Tibetan feeling. The dancers' performance was excellent, vibrant, and energetic."
Mr. Huang also said that he saw shows when he was in Guizhou and Yunnan Provinces in China. "But the Shen Yun Performing Arts show is much better." He smiled, "I will tell about the show to my painter friends because the show is indeed fabulous."
Calligrapher: The Shen Yun Show Expresses the Profound Meaning of Chinese Culture
Mr. Gao Lianyong, Calligrapher
Mr. Gao Lianyong, who has specialized in calligraphy and seal carving for thirty years, said that the Chinese culture is very profound. The important theme of the Shen Yun show is to strengthen people's understanding of the five thousand years of Chinese culture and express the profoundness of this culture. "The show can inspire people's kind nature. It is very helpful in purifying people's minds," he said.
Mr. Gao said that his favorite numbers were the story of Sun Wukong and the Yi ethnic dance. He also remarked that the costumes were ver beautiful and the dancers had quite exquisite skills.
He said that, as a calligrapher, he is not exposed to many colors because in calligraphy, he mainly deals with black and white. The only other color is red used in seals. However, he found that the colors of the costumes, the designs of the backdrops, and the lighting gave him a deep and strong feeling for color.
Mr. Gao also said that the traditional Chinese culture is very worth promoting around the world. He commented that the dancers were very energetic and lively and had a good sense of rhythm. Together with the backdrops, he thought the performance made people feel peaceful.
He has been to China's southwestern region, so he felt very connected with the essence of the Yi and Tibetan cultures. "The colors were bright. The female dancers were very gentle, sweet and very youthful".
Chairman of a Public Television Station: Shen Yun Is a Distinguished Global Role Model
Mr. Tian Zaiting, chairman of a public television station, said that the Shen Yun performance "demonstrated the beauty of Chinese culture. It provides a positive direction for people."
Mr. Tian, chairman of a public television station
Mr. Tian has been engaged in the legal profession in Taiwan. He used to be a lawyer and a legislator. This was his first time to see the show. He said, "The show was really great! I find it fabulous and very meaningful!"
Mr. Tian observed that the Shen Yun is not only a world-class performing arts group but was also able to achieve such brilliance within a short three years. "It shows that Shen Yun has invested quite enormous efforts." He also appreciated Shen Yun for being a distinguished global role model.
Local Division Chief in the Taichung Municipal Government: SYPA Tells All about the Profoundness of the Chinese Culture
Mr. Zeng Guojun, a local Division Chief in the Taichung Municipal Government, enjoyed the DPA performance with his wife. He said he had been to Dunhuang and that the costumes were reminiscent of the Dunhuang Buddhist art.
Mr. Zeng Guojun, a local Division Chief in the Taichung Municipal Government, and his wife
To describe the show in one sentence, he said, "Shen Yun tells all about the profoundness of the Chinese culture."
Commenting on one of the dance dramas, he said that Falun Gong is being persecuted in Mainland China, but abroad, it seems to be very popular. He has been to the Mainland and has seen Falun Gong being slandered on television. He added, "There is more freedom in Taiwan. There is no such problem here."
Mrs. Zeng said the dance "Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution" left her with a deep impression. She found the dancers' movement to be smooth and flawless and synchronized with one another. "The dancing technique is superb," she said. She said that, compared to other shows she has seen in Mainland China, "the Shen Yun show is way better."
Director of Education in Changhua County: A Beautiful Picture
Mr. Zhang Jiyu, Director of Education in Changhua County, said the show was "very, very good." He added, "It is not only a feast of art, but also a cultural feast. The profound five thousand years of Chinese culture made the exuberant performance possible." Mr. Zhang said that every single performance impressed him.
Mr. Zhang Jiyu, Director of Education in Changhua County, and his wife
Mrs. Zhang said that Shen Yun Performing Arts presented the ancient Chinese culture and told people to pursue truthfulness and compassion and to have hope for humanity. She further commented that the dance "Monk Ji Gong Abducts the Bride" "tells that we should treasure what we have because this human life is unpredictable. We should always be prepared. People in Taiwan should cherish what they have now."
Because they sat in the front row, Mrs. Zhang said that they were able to closely enjoy the dancers' facial expressions and the detailed designs of the costumes. She especially liked the fans the dancers used.
Social Division Chief of Nantou County: Shen Yun Is World-Class and an Eye-Opener
Mr. Xiong Junping, Social Division Chief of Nantou County, said that one of his friends recommended the Shen Yun show to him. He felt that it was really a world-class show, demonstrating the profound content of the ancient Chinese culture. He said that this show is an inspiration for anybody who sees it and therefore is a very good thing for society.
Mr. Xiong Junping, Social Division Chief of Nantou County, and his wife
Mr. Xiong said he was impressed by all the performances, especially the very first one. In fact, he was astonished. He said it was as if the performance took him back to the very beginning of the five thousands years of Chinese culture. He had never seen a performance like this before.
Additionally, he mentioned that the animated backdrop design was unprecedented and an eye-opener.
Prosecutor in Taichung: I Was Moved to Tears
Mr. Huang Zhengyang, a local prosecutor in Taichung, saw the Shen Yun Performing Arts show two years ago. This year, he brought his wife with him to see the show again.
He thought the show would be the same as the one he had seen before, so he was surprised to learn that the show is different every year. He said it was a high quality performance. He was most impressed by the dance drama "Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution." He was moved to tears by Falun Gong practitioners' determination in their belief.
In terms of the music, costumes, dance and backdrops, Mr. Huang said that it was "a great, world-class performance."
