LONG BEACH, Calif.—On March 30, Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, who represents the City of Long Beach, attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Terrace Theater. The show was everything she hoped it would be.
“I absolutely loved the show, and it’s only the first half. It’s wonderful,” she said during intermission. “It’s just so magical. It was transformational, and I’m glad that we have it here in the city of Long Beach.”
Councilwoman Zendejas was moved by the beauty of Shen Yun. She felt transported to a whole new realm.
“It was just so touching and very emotional. It was so incredible just watching it and being able to see ourselves in that era and in that environment through each piece that was so beautifully displayed on that stage,” she exclaimed.
“I can’t even put it into words—it was just so incredibly magical.”
Moreover, she resonated deeply with the traditional values depicted in the show.
“The beauty of loyalty, of family, and just bravery and courage—all those things in one. It was just amazing,” she stated, adding that the show was “life-changing.”
She especially appreciated the piece where the dancers’ long sleeves billowed and flowed like the gentle movement of water on stage.
“I enjoyed every piece, but that one really blew me away. “The Sleeves of Grace,” was just amazing. The dance, the culture, the beauty, and the magic that it brought was just absolutely incredible.”
According to the company’s website, these sleeves were a part of ancient Chinese feminine attire representing humility and grace.
“Once you come here and see it for the first time, you’ll want to come back and see it every time it’s in town. I think what I got from the show today was that it’s so important to understand culture from its historic forum and be able to embrace it and celebrate it,” Councilwoman Zendejas added.
“Thank you all for the hard work that goes into putting on the show, and thank you for sharing it with the world.”
