PORTLAND, MAINE—Officials in the state of Maine welcomed New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts to Portland with letters of greeting and appreciation. Shen Yun has been touring the world with shows in over 60 cities, and this weekend—Sept. 19 and 20 at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium—is the first time the classical Chinese dance and music company is performing in Maine.
Portland Mayor Jill Duson wrote in her letter of welcome: “This outstanding presentation of traditional Chinese dance and music creates an opportunity to both enhance and enrich the diverse cultural life of our community.
“Portland is Maine’s largest city, and for generations has been a welcoming community to people of many cultures. It is proud of its historic past and seeks to build a progressive and prosperous future for all its citizens.”
