“It [Shen Yun] was like a technicolor extravaganza. In a society in which different cultures are being mitigated and where we’re at and where we should be, I feel like it’s a civic duty to attend events like these and to be aware of other cultures and other expressions of individuality, and history, that are still ever present parts of the fabric of world cultures as a collective being.”

“I really liked the dance and the dance through the ages. I thought it was really good.”

“You can’t keep your eyes off of it.”

“All the costumes, all the intricate details, there is always something to look at. All the minor details, all the thought that was put into it, you know it does have that cultural significance and that there’s meaning behind the costume choices as well.”