SYDNEY—Councillor Jim Aitken OAM enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company, at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, Feb 12. As a theatregoer he recognised both the educational and cultural value of the New York-based company’s performance.
Mr Aitken, a former mayor and deputy mayor of the Penrith City Council, is also a successful businessman who knows the importance of understanding the cultures upon which societies are built.
The classical Chinese dance and musical performance that evening had not disappointed the councillor who declared that he had enjoyed himself greatly. This was not the first time he had come to see Shen Yun.
“What other group of people or nationality have had a 5000 years of heritage!” asked Mr. Aitken rhetorically.
New York-based Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company. Formed in 2006, the company consists of the world’s top artists from around the world, who seek to revive traditional Chinese culture and art forms.
“I see different parts of China and different heritage of China coming out which is very, very good for our country and for the people here,” said Mr. Aitken.
Through dance and music, Shen Yun portrays stories that relay legends, spiritual beliefs, historical and contemporary events. The audience is also treated to a display of colourful folk and ethnic dances from the many different regions of China.
“I think it is the skill, I think it is the colour,” said Mr. Aitken saying why he had enjoyed the program.
Reporting by NTD Television and Diane Cordemans.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, based in New York, tours the world on a mission to revive traditional Chinese culture. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
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