SYDNEY, Australia—On March 29, construction business owner Isaac Wood attended Shen Yun Performing Arts’ final show at the Sydney Lyric and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
“I thought it was really good. I loved all the little stories and the dancers were just incredible,” Mr. Wood said.
“I really loved the story about ... the communist regime and how [the people are] fighting against it,” he said.
“I think it’s a really important thing for people to understand about any culture that’s been oppressed. It’s a shame that a lot of ancient culture has been suppressed by dictatorship.”
Commenting on the reported threats made by Chinese communist agents toward the Australian prime minister and the theatre in an attempt to thwart Shen Yun’s performances, Mr. Wood said his family had heard about them, but it did not deter them from attending.
He believes more people should come out to support Shen Yun because “it’s really important to get their stories out and for people to be aware of this sort of thing.”
“It’s incredible, and I’m really for it. It needs to happen because there’s so much beauty and color,” Mr. Wood said. “It’s a great idea to bring awareness and hopefully revive a lot of that old culture.”
The artists exuded “very palpable energy. ... They’re obviously great actors and great performers and great dancers,” he said.
As a Christian, Mr. Wood shared that the message he was taking home from the performance was one of kindness and respect.
“A lot of the dances and a lot of the stories had that element to them, of being rewarded for kindness,” he said, adding that he believes Shen Yun encourages everyone to “be kind to people and live a respectful life.”
When asked to describe Shen Yun in a few words for those who have yet to see it, Mr. Wood said the experience was very moving, exciting, and thrilling. “It was a great show,” he added.
