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Shen Yun Reminds Us of Humility, Kindness, and Generosity, Says Business Owner

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Shen Yun Reminds Us of Humility, Kindness, and Generosity, Says Business Owner
Jim Smith and Arlene Feinigan attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 13, 2024. Sally Sun/The Epoch Times

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—On Jan. 13, business owner and registered nurse Arlene Feinigan enjoyed Shen Yun’s second of six shows at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

Stepping out of the theater, Ms. Feinigan said enthusiastically that Shen Yun “was not mere dancing and singing—there was heart in there.”

“We saw that, and we felt connected when the performance was done. It was really very amazing,” she said.

Through classical Chinese dance and music, New York-based Shen Yun is sharing with the world the beauty of China’s 5,000 years of history.

Since its founding in 2006, the company has received worldwide accolades.

Ms. Feinigan was deeply moved by Shen Yun’s storyline dance depicting a mother’s attempt to have her daughter marry rich, only to find out later that money is not everything.

“In the end, it came out that it’s not all about wealth—it’s the love that matters most. I really loved it because there’s a story and it’s very practical. It gave us a lesson, and we’re reminded that this is reality, this is real life,” she said.

“It was very holistic for me—the performance, dances, grace, love, emotions, and everything—the music was the best.”

Mechanical engineer Jim Smith, who accompanied Ms. Feinigan for the evening, couldn’t agree more.

“The soloists were absolutely incredible. Very moving and powerful feeling,” he said. “We just felt like we’re so close—the sound throughout the theater was very moving. It goes inside you and touches your soul.”
With shows scheduled in over 200 cities and across five continents, the 2024 touring season is shaping up to be the artists’ busiest one yet.

Mr. Smith loved the cultural experience and thought the whole evening was very memorable and relevant to life.

“That’s one of the things that I was impressed with, that even though this is a very old cultural tradition, you feel it as it is today.”

Ms. Feinigan chimed in that “sometimes we are more [focused] on the material things and forget kindness, generosity, and how to help other people. We are reminded [by Shen Yun that] those are very basic, simple things. It really gave us social relevance.”

“I loved the show. I got more than [the money] that I spent,” she said.

Though this is the duo’s first time attending Shen Yun, they will be coming back next year and recommending it to all their friends and family.

“It’s so memorable, and it’s very worth the amount of time and the experience. I like that [Shen Yun] said the show changes year to year—we would like to come back,” Mr. Smith said.

Referring to her own company, Ms. Feinigan said she put her heart into it and brought it to success with the same formula of values she saw in the show.

“Humility, kindness, and generosity—they are synonymous, and I saw that in the show. I feel connected.”

Reporting by Sally Sun and Jennifer Tseng.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.
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