Mr. Pearson, a retired advertising professional, attended the show with his wife. He was impressed with the scope of the performance and Shen Yun’s ability to bring the long history of Chinese culture to a Western audience.
“What [Shen Yun is] combining is the best of all worlds, because you’re showing dance, you’re showing opera, and even the orchestra, which is the traditional instruments,” he said.
David Armes, an insurance underwriter with Lloyds of London,also attended the show with his wife and expressed his enjoyment of watching Shen Yun. “I think the singing is absolutely superb. The dance is brilliant, and the costumes are really vibrant,” he said.
Reporting by Valentin Schmid, Lu Gang, and Louis Makiello.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, based in New York, has three touring companies that perform simultaneously around the world, with a mission to revive traditional Chinese culture. Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company is performing at the London Coliseum until April 15.
For more information visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
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