ROSEMONT, Ill.—Paul Wiatr and his wife Angela Pun attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Rosemont Theatre on April 21. It was the couple’s first exposure to Chinese culture and they thought the performance was lovely.
“You can really see their athleticism. They have such mastery. It’s not just power and strength—they’re able to control it in such a way to make it artistic and beautiful.”
Ms. Pun chimed in that she was very amazed by the dancers’ flipping and tumbling techniques.
“Everybody was enjoying the show and I could hear the audience gasping. I can see all the hard work [the artists] did. They are world-class dancers and musicians.”Based in New York, Shen Yun artists are highly trained in classical Chinese dance. Dating back thousands of years, it is one of the most athletic and expressive art forms in the world.
“It’s coming back to God, living your life for God, respecting each other, and loving each other. I think everyone can connect when they see this. Absolutely.”Prior to the communist party’s spread of atheism throughout the country, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism formed the basis of Chinese life.
As a Christian, Mr. Wiatr said Shen Yun’s message is important and relevant in today’s world because “people are losing sight of their spirituality.”
“They are becoming more worldly and more modern—losing their spirit and relationship with God. We’ll all come back to God eventually. I think messages like these are absolutely critical for human beings.”
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