Artists and Officials Welcome Shen Yun to Sweden Again

Solveig Ternstrom, actress, script writer and film director. (Courtesy Press Dept./Swedish Parliament)

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—On April 5, 2010, Shen Yun Performing Arts will appear in Sweden for the third consecutive year, with an entirely new program of dances, songs and musical scores. The world’s most acclaimed show with traditional Chinese dance and music will take the stage of the 18th century heritage theater, Cirkus on April 5 and 6 in Stockholm, and the Konsert & Kongress hall on April 8 in Linkoping. Swedish celebrated artists and officials who have experienced the charm of the show are looking forward to the return of Shen Yun.

Shen Yun has its base in New York, and aims to revive genuine traditional Chinese culture after decades of suppression by the communist regime in China. With masterful choreography, brilliant dancers and singers, gorgeous costumes, beautiful animated backdrops and the Chinese-Western-combined orchestra, the company presents classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating performance.

Film Director Welcomes Shen Yun

Solveig Ternstrom, actress, script writer and film director speaks warmly of show. Since 2006, she is also a Member of Parliament. Together with fellow MP Eva Selin-Lindgren, she wrote in their welcome message to Shen Yun:

“Shen Yun Performing Arts presents classical Chinese dance and music in a lavishly colorful and exhilarating show. It brings together over a hundred of the world’s foremost classically trained dancers, choreographers, musicians and backdrop technicians. Ancient legends of virtue and modern tales of courage are brought to life by dances and songs, taking us on a journey through ancient China and China today. It is really a good chance for us Swedes to learn more about China and traditional Chinese culture.”

Taipei Mission: ‘It is a rare opportunity’

Taipei Mission’s representative in Sweden, Abraham Wen-shang Chu said in his greetings that the wonderful performances of Shen Yun bring us the essence of a culture with roots from thousands of years, depicting ethical values and peace.

“It is a rare opportunity for enjoying such an appealing and fascinating performance and it fills me with indescribable joy,” he said in his message.

Very Warm Welcome Back to Linkoping

Artist Lars Hoffsten comes from a family in Linkoping, with celebrated artistic traditions. On behalf of his family, he wrote in his welcome note:

”She Yun Performing Arts, I want to send you a very warm welcome back to Linkoping with your fantastic show! It’s wonderful that you honor our city with your presence once again, and that we once again can take part and learn about your long and rich cultural tradition. Your last visit is still fresh in my memory. Shen Yun, once again, very warm welcome back to Linkoping!”

 

 

 

 

‘A wonderful treasure!’

In her greetings to Shen Yun, Katja Björner, first soloist at Royal Swedish Ballet wrote:

”I had the pleasure to see the performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts at Cirkus in Stockholm. It was such a fantastic experience and true inspiration! They are excellent artists who opened up for me, a new a world that I have never seen before. In the graceful movements like rippling water and in the powerful leaps, they convey the cultural wealth of their country. A wonderful treasure! As I have danced the Swan Lake in China, this experience of the genuine art of dance through the Shen Yun performance enriched me a lot. I want to thank the dancers from my heart and wish them success with this year’s performances in Sweden. Best wishes!”

 

Music Critic Loves Shen Yun

Music critic Anders Jansson, who has more than 50 years professional experience in the field of music, is very impressed.

In his greeting to Shen Yun, he wrote:

”The performance of Shen Yun is among the most memorable music events of recent years in Stockholm. The dance, song, instrumental music and art unite in perfection. We meet a rich presentation of Chinese culture where legends meet the present events. I am happy to have another opportunity to experience the magnificent radiance of Shen Yun.”

 

 

 

‘This year’s show will be very fantastic as well’

Music director, Birgitta Wensheim gladly welcomes the return of Shen Yun to Sweden this year.

“It is a privilege to be able to, once again, experience here at home, the five-millennium traditional Chinese dance and music in my homeland, Sweden. I was filled with great compassion, love and warmth.

“At the show last year, I was amazed by the stunning colors, costumes and lights that enhanced their extraordinary artistic achievements. It is a wonderful experience in many aspects! But the great joy and intensity displayed by all the artists did not hide the seriousness behind the show. I am confident that this year’s show will be very fantastic as well.”

Last but not least, members of Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlen, Gunnar Axen, Betty Malmberg, Finn Bengtsson, Staffan Danielsson, Karin Granbom Ellison and Yvonne Andersson rejoice over the return of Shen Yun Performing Arts 2010.

Chinese version available at http://shenyun.epochtimes.com/gb/10/3/26/n2857295.htm

Shen Yun will be performing at the Cirkus Theater Stockholm Sweden April 5-6 and at the Konsert & Kongress hall on April 8 in Linkoping.

  For more information, please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org