OTTAWA, Canada—Ambassador Harry Tseng from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada attended Shen Yun for the first time on March 17.
“What we saw today was China’s divine-inspired culture. The performance incorporated a lot of spiritual messages, and it portrayed the true spirit and essence of China.”
Based in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts was founded in 2006 by elite Chinese artists who had fled the persecution of the communist regime.
Shen Yun is now dedicated to reviving these traditions and showcasing to the world, through dance and music—the beauty of China before communism.
“The music combined with the dances, the prowess of the performers, the message [Shen Yun] delivered—it was a very special and unforgettable experience.”Sitting next to ambassadors from Japan and Haiti in the audience, Mr. Tseng added that he could tell they, too, were amazed by Shen Yun. “This is an excellent way to showcase our culture and our origin. It’s wonderful,” he said.
Referring to the spiritual aspect of Shen Yun, Mr. Tseng thought Shen Yun is a wake-up call for everyone.
“In mainland China, we all know that atheism is prevalent. However, Chinese culture is passed down from the heavens. It is a divine culture. This is a reminder for everyone in modern society,” he expressed.
“It portrayed the respect that is shared between a lord and his subject—the idea that we must be loyal and true in all our endeavors. This is something we no longer talk about in modern society. This legend really gave us something to think about.”Moreover, Mr. Tseng said he would definitely be telling his friends and family about the performance.
“I’ll tell them that Shen Yun is just as beautiful as we have all heard. The show is of a very high calibre, and you can learn about Chinese culture even as you enjoy the artistic performance. It is a rare and valuable experience.”
