TAOYUAN, Taiwan—Shen Yun Performing Arts took to the stage at the Taoyuan Arts Center from March 29 to March 31, with all four shows sold out in advance and a waitlist queued on the day of the performances in hopes of witnessing what some called “the world’s number one show.”
Before the performances began, Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng delivered a congratulatory message, wishing Shen Yun a successful performance. Audiences reported it did, with one calling it “the pinnacle of artistic excellence.”
Uplifts the Human Spirit
On the afternoon of March 31, Dr. Ou Yen-chuan, director of the Research and Innovation Center at Tong Hospital, and his wife attended the fourth and last Shen Yun performance at the Taoyuan Arts Center.
It was a beneficial performance, the doctor said.
“Shen Yun’s artistic performance not only inspires our body and mind but also leads to spiritual growth,” Dr. Ou said.
Dr. Ou said that witnessing her “enduring through the seasons, year after year, witnessing her steadfastness and her endurance and dedication to her family” was so memorable.
“Xue Rengui, on the other hand, fought for the country outside, and ultimately reunited with his family,” he explained. The resolution to the story and the couple’s reunion gave him “deeper inspiration, knowing that in modern society, we still need to value family ethics and understand that family education is the foundation of all education.”
He noted the collaboration between the traditional values and the innovative technology employed in Shen Yun’s dynamic backdrop, a patented stagecraft technology.
“The use of technology is very good, the whole connection is seamless, the movements of the dancers are very smooth, and the background transitions are well done. This requires very rigorous testing,” he said. “I think Shen Yun’s choreography is done with great care. Shen Yun’s performance has a sense of unity ... which is really commendable.”
‘Extremely Exquisite’
On the evening of March 29, Hsinchu City Councilor Liu Kang-yen attended the first performance at the Taoyuan Arts Center.
He said the expressions, movements, and dance postures of each Shen Yun performer reflected years of dedication.
Yet the peaceful practice has been persecuted by the communist regime since 1999, including forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience, and the persecution continues today.
Mr. Liu said this was a reminder of what the CCP is, and the importance of freedom and human rights. He described what he saw in one of the story dances.
“I think there was a scene depicting the end of the world, but seeing many people striving selflessly for truth and faith, we must, through the demonstration of ’truth, compassion, forbearance' in our lives, remind those in power to respect faith, freedom, and human rights, which are universal values,” he said.
After seeing the Shen Yun performance, Liu Kang-yen felt uplifted.
“I feel that being kind to others is very important, especially in public service roles as representatives of the people,” he said. “The main purpose is to solve the problems of the people. When dealing with matters, there is no need to bring emotions or prejudices. Instead, one should approach with kindness, goodwill, and maintain the value of goodness to communicate with all parties and find harmonious ways to resolve issues.”
Once in a Lifetime
On the evening of March 30, Taoyuan City Councilor Zhu Zhenyao attended the third Shen Yun performance at the Taoyuan Arts Center.“I felt very impressed and deeply moved,” she described the feeling that surged within her when the curtains rose at the beginning of the show. “Even before the dancers started their movements, I felt that seeing Shen Yun was very worthwhile.”
“Truly, it’s a minute on stage, ten years off stage,” she said. “Shen Yun has a unique quality, where all the performers are of high caliber, and everyone’s standards are quite similar, which is truly rare.”
Ms. Zhu hoped the values that had endured 5,000 years, revived by Shen Yun, would reach young people today. Shen Yun put her in a reflective mood, and she hoped it would similarly benefit many others.
“Shen Yun will give them a deeper and different experience,” she said.
She added, “You must bring your children to see Shen Yun. At least once in their lifetime.”
