For the 16th consecutive year, Shen Yun Performing Arts will perform at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido in northern San Diego County. In anticipation of Shen Yun’s arrival, greater San Diego area officials of the federal, state and county levels, welcome the New York-based premier classical Chinese dance company.
San Diego County Proclaims Shen Yun an American Success Story
Having watched last year’s Shen Yun performance, San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond sent a representative to present a proclamation at the theater on the opening day.Desmond said in the proclamation that Shen Yun’s “interpretation of the essence of traditional Chinese culture gives the message of hope that disperses darkness.”
The proclamation highlighted the rapid growth of Shen Yun Performing Arts and praised Shen Yun as an American success story.
“Shen Yun’s mission of reviving the beauty and goodness of China before communism has inspired artists from all over the world to join; and has grown from one to eight equally sized companies, each with its own accompanying orchestra.”
“Shen Yun is an American success story in which hundreds of people work seamlessly towards a common mission and are guided by the values of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance–the tenants of Falun Gong.”
US Congressman Welcome Shen Yun
U.S. Congressman Scott Peters, representing the 50th congressional district in San Diego since 2013, has been sending proclamations to Shen Yun every year for the past few years. In this year’s proclamation, Peters said that “Shen Yun has maintained their mission to revive traditional Chinese culture and share it with the world since their humble beginnings in 2006 in New York and has played a crucial role in reviving and sharing the traditional Chinese culture with the San Diego community.”State Leaders Praise Shen Yun’s Mission
California Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones welcomed Shen Yun to San Diego for its 16th consecutive year of performances in the region, and honored Shen Yun Performing Arts for the outstanding community service, in which “tens of thousands of San Diegans have thoroughly enjoyed Shen Yun – the beauty of divine beings dancing.”In a Certificate of Recognition, California State Assembly Minority Leader Marie Waldron praised Shen Yun’s “dedication to the revival of traditional values, the pursuit of perfection of artistry and the enrichment and betterment of the SD region and the world beyond through performing arts.”
Representing California’s 79th Assembly District since 2021, Dr. Akilah Weber sent her first Certificate of Recognition to Shen Yun, “the rich and vibrant Chinese history that you bring to the stage is truly a great contribution to our San Diego region. Your presentation of Chinese ethnic traditions, ancient legends, and cultural values enables the audience to become immersed, combined with the orchestra, allows for a transcendental experience. Thank you for sharing your art, talents, and history.”
California State Assemblyman Brian Maienschein once again welcomed Shen Yun for “showcasing the beautiful art of classical Chinese dance at the CA Center for the Arts in Escondido and for your commitment to the revival of traditional values and culture through the preforming arts.” Maienschein is “pleased to honor the SY 2023 world tour for helping improve our understanding of Chinese history and philosophy in our community.
