SYDNEY—From China’s true culture created over 5,000 years ago through to the story of Falun Dafa in China today, Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company took its Sydney audience to realms many had never experienced before.
Staged at the iconic Capitol Theatre on Feb. 23, the New York-based company led people on an astounding journey, such as Rahul Jethi and his wife Reena.
“The show’s really exciting and what I saw was an eye-opener in relation to Chinese culture, I was not aware of the dynasties and what they were showing,” said Mr. Jethi, who manages and owns a franchise of the Bank of Queensland.
He enjoyed all parts of the show, which comprise a collection of short stories told through classical Chinese dance and music by artists dressed in exquisitely handmade costumes. Ornately adorned headpieces add to a spectrum of colour that matches hi-tech digital backdrop scenes backed by a full orchestral ensemble playing a fusion of Eastern and Western composition.
“What we have shown up there is a mix of tradition and Chinese tradition, with influence of Buddhism,” Mr. Jethi said. “That is really good, because China’s religion isn’t known for communism, so it’s really good for us to know they follow that tradition—and it’s still alive.
“The performance was very good, all the performers were very professional, and they seem to know what they are doing and in relation to what we can see; the dresses, the backdrop, was very nice.”
Mrs. Jethi, a teacher, was inspired by the presentation.
“It’s very good, I like one part of the performance that they are very much into the spirit of performing, and by their expression, it looks like they are so much involved with the Chinese culture, and they believe in it,” she said. “That is what is showing in the performance. Every move they make is pretty good.”
She said each story was easy to relate to, which made the story very easy to follow.
“You look at this performance and feel, ‘yes it’s part of your life’ so they try to relate it to everyone. That is very good and it’s a compliment for them, because they have expressed their culture, the past, the history, their dynasty…very complex, but still easy to understand. Everything is very simple and it’s very good.”
Reporting by Steve Xu and Raiatea Tahana-Reese.
Shen Yun will be performing next at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from March 1-6. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
Staged at the iconic Capitol Theatre on Feb. 23, the New York-based company led people on an astounding journey, such as Rahul Jethi and his wife Reena.
“The show’s really exciting and what I saw was an eye-opener in relation to Chinese culture, I was not aware of the dynasties and what they were showing,” said Mr. Jethi, who manages and owns a franchise of the Bank of Queensland.
He enjoyed all parts of the show, which comprise a collection of short stories told through classical Chinese dance and music by artists dressed in exquisitely handmade costumes. Ornately adorned headpieces add to a spectrum of colour that matches hi-tech digital backdrop scenes backed by a full orchestral ensemble playing a fusion of Eastern and Western composition.
“What we have shown up there is a mix of tradition and Chinese tradition, with influence of Buddhism,” Mr. Jethi said. “That is really good, because China’s religion isn’t known for communism, so it’s really good for us to know they follow that tradition—and it’s still alive.
“The performance was very good, all the performers were very professional, and they seem to know what they are doing and in relation to what we can see; the dresses, the backdrop, was very nice.”
Mrs. Jethi, a teacher, was inspired by the presentation.
“It’s very good, I like one part of the performance that they are very much into the spirit of performing, and by their expression, it looks like they are so much involved with the Chinese culture, and they believe in it,” she said. “That is what is showing in the performance. Every move they make is pretty good.”
She said each story was easy to relate to, which made the story very easy to follow.
“You look at this performance and feel, ‘yes it’s part of your life’ so they try to relate it to everyone. That is very good and it’s a compliment for them, because they have expressed their culture, the past, the history, their dynasty…very complex, but still easy to understand. Everything is very simple and it’s very good.”
Reporting by Steve Xu and Raiatea Tahana-Reese.
Shen Yun will be performing next at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from March 1-6. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
