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President of Korean Baduk Federation Praises Shen Yun As Full of Peace and Compassion

Feb 19, 2023
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President of Korean Baduk Federation Praises Shen Yun As Full of Peace and Compassion
Seo Hyoseok attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the National Theater of Korea, on Feb. 18, 2023. (Dai Deman/The Epoch Times)
SEOUL, South Korea—President of the Korean Baduk Federation and renowned doctor Seo Hyoseok watched Shen Yun Performing Arts for the third time at the National Theater of Korea on Feb. 18. Mr. Seo praised Shen Yun for presenting China’s history.
Although he has already seen Shen Yun three times, Mr. Seo still could not get enough. “There are new things every time. Even though the overall structure is similar, the music is always slightly different, and the way things are presented are different, and the performance is always outstanding.”

Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in 2006 and quickly became the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company. Its goal is to revive traditional Chinese culture and to present the beauty of China before communism.

According to Shen Yun’s website, one thing that is unique about Shen Yun is that it has its own patented animated backdrop that allows performers to travel between the stage and the backdrop.

“I was very delighted to see the backdrop today,” said Mr. Seo. “The animated backdrop interacts and becomes one with the stage. It’s amazing and very entertaining to see!”

“I’ve known the story ’Journey to the West‘ since I was a child, and still find it very interesting,” said Mr. Seo, referring to a well-known Chinese classic about a Chinese monk. “Since I was young, I’ve enjoyed ’The Three Musketeers’ from the West and ‘Journey to the West’ from the East. Today, I feel as though I’ve returned to my childhood. Perhaps I am still young at heart, so no matter when, I still delight in seeing the Monkey King’s tricks.”

“This performance was very much worth my time! I’m very glad I got to see the essence of China’s 5,000 years of history presented on stage,” said Mr. Seo. “This is a culture China can be proud of. I hope Shen Yun’s performance can purify people’s hearts.”

Mr. Seo added that, “I believe that at the core of this beautiful performance is peace and the principle that goodness will ultimately be victorious. In short, peace among humankind can be found within China’s traditional culture.”

Mr. Seo praised Shen Yun for presenting the profundity of culture.

“[Shen Yun] transmits the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. These principles can bring peace to people’s hearts, eliminate hate, fill our hearts with compassion.”

Shen Yun’s final program depicts the Creator saving humankind from disaster. Mr. Seo said that he believed that everyone would remember that image of salvation as hope. He also said he felt that Shen Yun had come to inspire kindness, and enlighten people’s hearts.

“Jesus, Buddha Shakyamuni, and Shen Yun alike have taught us the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance in order to bring about a better humankind,” said Mr. Seo.

During the performance, the audience learns from the emcees that Shen Yun cannot perform in China. Mr. Seo thought this was a pity and could not understand why. “It really is such a pity. This should be a culture [the Chinese] are proud of, yet [Shen Yun] cannot perform in mainland China. This is a very regrettable thing, and I hope one day things change.”
He once again emphasized how happy he felt. “Within a short period of time, I was able to learn about China’s brilliant 5,000 years of history and culture. I was able to see China’s dreamlike beauty, especially during the Tang Dynasty, while I was learning about Chinese culture. Please, everyone, come see Shen Yun!”

Finally, Mr. Seo said that having seen such a spectacular performance, he would like to thank Shen Yun’s Artistic Director from the bottom of his heart. “I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to him for creating such an outstanding performance!”

Reporting by Epoch Times Staff in Seoul, South Korea.

The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.

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