“It’s impressive, it’s powerful and it’s athletic and very, very uplifting,” said Crowell, who is the president of the Metropolitan Section of the PGA, as well as a broadcast commentator, speaker, and radio host on the topic of golf.

“I think the biggest takeaway was just the overall production and how well put together it is. It looks like these folks have all been working together for decades,” he said. “It’s just an amazing production.”

Through dance, a unique orchestra blending East and West, and an animated backdrop with patented technology, Shen Yun brings 5,000 years of Chinese civilization to life. For Crowell, it was a learning experience filled with culture and history.

“I was blown away by the choreography, I thought the costumes were just incredible, I’m anxious to see what they come out within the second half,” Crowell said during intermission. “I was overwhelmed with the choreography, and the orchestra too, the music, the visuals—It’s just really kind of a titillating experience. Just all the senses were hit there, so very, very pleased.”

Crowell was not just impressed, but also uplifted by the performance, which is rife with traditional Chinese values in the stories and themes, like wisdom and propriety, compassion, faith in the divine, and integrity.

“There is a very positive feel about the whole production, it kind of lifts your spirits, and there is just a very positive and uplifting feeling that I’m taken with so far,” Crowell said. “Looking forward to the second half.”