Tomek Kowalski, a local Shen Yun organizer in Poland, said demand has been especially high. “It looks like Poles really can’t wait to see Shen Yun,” he said. “Our first sold-out show was booked 45 days before the show dates.”
As the artists stepped into the airport hall, they immediately felt the warmth of Polish fans.
Hungwei Sun, principal dancer with New York-based Shen Yun, said the company is marking a major milestone this season.
“This year is Shen Yun’s 20th anniversary tour. We are especially thankful to the audience for their continuous support over the years, which allows us to tour around the world and spread genuine traditional Chinese culture,” Sun said.
Nika Zhang, concertmaster of the Shen Yun Orchestra, said she was excited to return to Poland to share their all-new 2026 performance.
“It’s been a while since I’ve come, so I’m excited to see how they respond to the show. And we work really hard every year to make the perfect show for them, so I hope they enjoy every moment,” she said.
Zhang introduced the music of the Shen Yun Orchestra and said a few words on what makes it so distinctive.
“What makes it really special is the fact that we combine the characteristics of Chinese music and also Western music. So we have the emphasis on atmosphere and also on melody line, which is the Chinese side, and then we also use Western compositional techniques so we have all the rich harmonies, and we have the power and the precision of the Western Symphony Orchestra. So when you add those together, it becomes something very, very special. It’s a very balanced sound,” she said.
Sun also explained that Shen Yun chooses to use classical Chinese dance, known for its expressive power, to share with audiences the values that inspired its creation. He said the performers are all practitioners of the spiritual self-improvement practice called Falun Dafa, which teaches living by the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. Through dance, Shen Yun’s artists dedicate themselves to bringing to life on stage their inner spiritual world, “because we all share these beautiful ideals.”
“I believe that because the audience feels these beautiful ideals, they respond so enthusiastically,” Sun said.
Zhang said that the artists approach their work with a deeper sense of purpose.
“I think it’s because we put our hearts into what we do. To us, it’s not just a job—it’s not just entertainment or a performance. We’re really putting our souls into what we’re doing because we believe it’s something that will benefit the world, because we’re passing on positive messages. So I really believe that’s what makes it different from other performances,” Zhang said.
“Altogether, across all 14 shows, only about 30 tickets are left,” Kowalski said.
