‘A fabulous evening,’ says Member of Parliament

“I can’t wait to tell my colleagues what I’ve seen tonight,” said Bill Siksay regarding the Shen Yun show.
‘A fabulous evening,’ says Member of Parliament
Bill Siksay, New Democratic Party representative for Burnaby-Douglas (NTDTV)
Matthew Little
4/5/2009
Updated:
10/1/2015
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Bill Siksay, New Democratic Party representative for Burnaby-Douglas (NTDTV)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Member of Parliament Bill Siksay has seen Shen Yun Performing Arts before, and it was an experience that brought him to see the Chinese performing group again during it’s 2009 World Tour stop in Vancouver.

“Once again it was a fabulous evening, and I am very glad to have been here,” said the New Democratic Party representative for Burnaby-Douglas.

“It’s fabulous. Give me a chance to see Chinese classical dancing, and I’ll be there. ... It was wonderful! I liked the drumming too. Music was great, everything was great. I don’t have any complaints.

“I think it’s great that people all around the world get to have this experience. It’s important for our community because Chinese culture is so much a part of what Canada is about today. And I think any time we get to appreciate this culture more is a good thing for all of us. People all around the world should have that opportunity too and I’m glad it’s happening.”

In addition to classical Chinese dances, ethnic dances, and dances of China’s ancient myths and legends, among the 21 acts in Shen Yun are two that deal with the persecution of Falun Dafa, a traditional meditation practice, in modern China.

“It’s a great show because it teaches you something about Chinese culture and Chinese history. But also something of the situation of practitioners of Falun Dafa. And I’m very appreciative of all of those things.”

Mr. Siksay thanked Shen Yun for bringing the show to Vancouver and said it was “wonderful” and that he always recommended the show to his friends and colleuges.

“I can’t wait to tell my colleagues what I’ve seen tonight.”

Siksay said it was his second time to see the show. “And it won’t be the last!”

With reporting by NTDTV

Shen Yun Performing Arts will present four more shows in Vancouver before going on to Calgary and Edmonton. 

The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of the Shen Yun Performing Arts 2009 World Tour. For more information please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org

 

Matthew Little is a senior editor with Epoch Health.
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