(Minghui.org) Shen Yun New Era Company presented eight performances to full houses in Taiwan’s Taipei, Taoyuan, and Kaohsiung from December 30, 2025 through January 6, 2026. Tickets for multiple shows were sold out more than one month in advance.
The performing arts company received numerous congratulatory remarks from local elected officials, including President Lai Ching-te, Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang, Defense Minister Wellington Koo, Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang, and Keelung City Council Speaker Tung Tzu-wei.
Shen Yun New Era Company at the Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center in Taipei on the afternoon of January 1, 2026
Shen Yun artists’ curtain call at the Taoyuan Arts Center in Taoyuan on the afternoon of January 4
Shen Yun New Era Company at the Weiwuying Opera House in Kaohsiung on the evening of January 5
“High Artistry with Profound Spiritual Meaning”
Chen Wen-chia (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Chen Wen-chia, Vice President of Kainan University, saw Shen Yun in Taipei on December 30.
“When I walked out of the theater,” he said, “it wasn’t just visual amazement that lingered, but also a renewed appreciation for cultural roots and lasting reflections on human kindness and spiritual freedom.”
“The overall experience is a cultural baptism that fuses high artistry with profound spiritual meaning,” said Mr. Chen.
He said that he now truly understands the core appeal of Shen Yun, which has captivated audiences worldwide for nearly two decades.
“It’s not only the precision, unity, and technical difficulty of the movements,” he explained, “but also how classical Chinese dance embodies values such as loyalty, compassion, faith, and courage.”
“The music is richly layered,” he said. “It preserves the elegance and delicacy of Eastern melodies while blending in the grandeur of Western orchestration, giving the dance an even richer emotional dimension.
“In addition, the contrast between historical settings and present-day realities guides audiences to reflect on how conscience and dignity can still be upheld under the pressure and totalitarian rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).”
“Shen Yun shows us a path toward truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance, which will lead us toward a better outcome for ourselves,” Mr. Chen said.
“Truly Mastered the Essence of Traditional Chinese Culture”
Sung Kuo-chen (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Sung Kuo-chen, research fellow at the Institute of International Relations at the National Chengchi University, saw Shen Yun in Taipei on December 30.
“The biggest takeaway I got from Shen Yun was that it has truly mastered the essence of traditional Chinese culture. Shen Yun is also spreading the idea of ‘kindness’ to everywhere around the world,” he said.
He said that Shen Yun seems to “continuously wash off the dust accumulated from societal influence, and allow one’s spirit to experience a ‘holy bath’ and gain new life.”
“Return to the Original Kindness”
Chen I-shen (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Attorney Chen I-shen saw Shen Yun in Taipei on December 30.
He said that Shen Yun helps people to “maintain the inherent kindness of human nature, return to the origin, and return to the original kindness and pure soul. That’s how we can return to heaven.”
“Very Positive Energy”
Chen Li-na (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Chen Li-na, a city councilor in Kaohsiung, saw Shen Yun in Kaohsiung on January 5.
She said that considering how the societal atmosphere has been turbulent recent years, “I truly feel that only peace of mind for people can bring the society a better future. Shen Yun has played a significant role in this.”
“Those rich and beautiful feelings [from watching the performance] are themselves a source of very positive energy.
“In their performance every year, they give us strength to continue to welcome the next challenges in life,” she said.
“Language of the World”
Chen Chin-wang (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Chen Chin-wang, a research scholar, saw Shen Yun in Taipei on December 31.
“The two words, ‘Shen Yun,’ show artistic conception in themselves,” he said.
“If a culture only has the outer look but not the soul, it cannot be truly inherited,” he said. He also explained that Shen Yun guides the audience from what can be seen and elevates them to a spiritual realm that cannot be seen.
Mr. Chen believes that Shen Yun will become a “language of the world” that will guide people to experience the laws and principles of the universe.
“Truly Dancing with the Divine”
Fei Chi (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Fei Chi, a food critic, saw Shen Yun in Taipei on January 1.
“It was truly dancing with the divine. The dancing was exceptional,” she said.
“Both grand and intricate. It made one truly feel spiritual elevation.
“That’s not something that regular ballet can display. [Shen Yun] was able to display those feelings by combining classical dance, great faith, and trust in the team. It was truly dancing with the divine,” Ms. Fei said.
“You Have to See it Live”
Lee Ching-chun (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Lee Ching-chun, company chairman and director of a Lions Club, saw Shen Yun in Kaohsiung on January 5. He brought 140 people from his administrative team and Lions Club presidents to the show.
“Shen Yun is different every year. You have to see it live. You also have to order tickets in advance. Otherwise, if you miss this year, you might not be able to get tickets for next year,” he said.
“Purifies the Hearts”
Tang Huey-Ru (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Tang Huey-Ru, professor of music, saw Shen Yun in Kaohsiung on January 6.
“I personally feel that Shen Yun is a performance that purifies the hearts. As they tour the world, they have a significant impact on the audiences,” she said.
“Purifying is very important to young people right now, because they come in contact with so many things and very much need purification of the soul. Therefore, such a pure performance like Shen Yun is very important to them,”
“Thank You Very Much”
Diana Cheng (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Diana Cheng, jewelry designer, saw Shen Yun in Kaohsiung on January 6.
“Thank you very much to the dancers. They use dance to show the truthfulness, kindness, and beauty of human nature. Great! I appreciate it very much,” she said.
“Resonance with the Soul”
Kuo Kuei-lin (Screenshot courtesy The Epoch Times)
Kuo Kuei-lin, vice president of a security company, saw Shen Yun in Taoyuan on January 4.
“I felt as if I was electrocuted. It was a kind of resonance with the soul!” he said
For more information about performance times, locations, and tickets, please visit www.shenyun.com.
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