Upholding Traditions
For Danner, New York-based Shen Yun’s performance was the highlight of much she had seen in the world of entertainment.“This is the most memorable evening I have ever experienced,” she said.
Amazement in her eyes, she said, “Shen Yun is not just a show, but it is connected to the 5,000-years-old Chinese history. This is truly impressive.”
“Surprisingly, these performers bring alive a tradition from a faraway place. Not just that, it also seems to remind people in other places of the importance of tradition. Thus, they also try to bring traditions alive again.”
Keeping in Touch with the Past
Danner sees a combination of the modern and the ancient as an ideal way of keeping the past alive and connecting to the modern.She said, “Naturally, one transports the tradition to the modern when viewing the beautiful pictures on the backdrop.”
Amazing Performance
“Using tradition to bring to live traditions via dance and song told me of its importance to the future,” Danner added.The stage design came to life because of the constant changes in colors and costumes, in Danner’s mind.
Danner said, “The combination of colors, and what was shown on the backdrop was fantastic. Then, the inclusion of the music harmonized everything one saw on stage. It made my heart bounce.”
“When concentrating on the performance, one noticed an effortless, happiness, yet an earnestness, as so many themes were addressed.”
She continued, “One felt the energy and an intensiveness emanating from the performers.”
Danner was amazed, stunned at times, and awestruck throughout the performance. She thanked the interviewer for letting her express her innermost impression.
