Shen Yun, based in New York, is on a mission to present “China before communism,” and revive people’s connection with 5,000 years of Chinese civilization and culture.
“I think it’s really important that you keep the Chinese culture and heritage alive in the face of the CCP. … To say that to Australians that they shouldn’t go and watch a particular production, that just goes against everything that we believe as Australians,” Mr. Shelton said.
In regard to the recent bomb threat to Australia’s Prime Minister, Mr. Shelton said, “To the CCP and their officials in the consulates in Melbourne and Sydney, and whoever sent the bomb threat to Anthony Albanese, back off. This is Australia. We’re a free country, and people are free to express their religious beliefs and their cultural heritage.”
“I think a lot of people don’t realize how violent and how evil the Chinese Communist Party is. Not the Chinese people, but the Chinese Communist Party is a very evil regime. The Chinese Communist Party needs to stop interfering in our nation and telling us what shows we can go to at the theatre because we’re not going to put up with that,” Mr. Shelton said.
“Very powerful. I’m not a musician or a dancer, but I can appreciate the incredible skill of the performers and the live orchestra. It really is a very fabulous performance. It’s highly skilled, and people should come and see it,” Mr. Shelton said.
“One dance that left a deep impression on Mr. Shelton told the true story of Falun Dafa practitioners following the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. Despite their goodness, they are being persecuted for their faith in present-day China.
