SAKAI, Japan—For award-winning illustrator Saeko Komiya, color is something she immediately latched onto when she saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Sakai Performing Arts Center on Jan. 13.
“The color combinations of Shen Yun costumes are unique,” said Ms. Komiya, whose work was selected as one of the 10 “Best Film Festival Posters of 2020” worldwide.
“I particularly paid attention to the details in the costumes. The combination of colors such as green and pink, orange and blue is rarely seen in Japan, and it truly left a lasting impression on me,” remarked Ms. Komiya.
“As an art creator, the colors of Shen Yun costumes will inspire my work and become a part of my creations,” she said.
“Although I know Shen Yun represents traditional culture, I still felt a sense of freshness from it. This experience really broadened my horizons.
After the disasters at the start of the New Year, Ms. Komiya expressed that seeing Shen Yun has helped her cope.
Hospital Director: Shen Yun Artists Seem To Have Divine Assistance
Internal Medicine Hospital Director Nobuo Nagate also saw Shen Yun at the Sakai Performing Arts Center.“Every Shen Yun artist was exuding a sacred and otherworldly aura, very divine as if assisted by a higher power. They conveyed beautiful messages that deeply moved me,” Mr. Nagate said.
Classical Ballet Dancer: Shen Yun Cannot Be Imitated Or Replaced
As a fellow dancer, Ms. Arakawa could relate to the amount of training a dancer must go through before they can step on the stage.
“I can truly feel the tremendous effort that takes place behind the scenes. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to effortlessly showcase such high-difficulty techniques. The intensity of their training must be challenging their physical and mental limits,” shared Ms. Arakawa.
“Perhaps each dancer has a deep connection with the land of China,” she said. “They express a sincere dedication to Chinese cultural traditions.”
“The soprano’s singing was outstanding, and the song included elements of faith. She conveyed her inner feelings to the audience in Japan and around the world. I think it was wonderful,” said Ms. Arakawa.
Japan shares some of the values that were present in traditional Chinese culture.
IT Development Company CEO: Traditional Culture Restores Human Dignity
Hideshi Kanaoka, the CEO of an IT development company and a Rotary Club member, also saw Shen Yun on Jan. 14.
“This is a tough challenge, very tough, but please continue to persevere. I pray for you. We may not be clear about what we can do, but as a member of the Rotary Club and the Red Cross, and as a Japanese, I will do my best to support you. Please keep up the good work,” said Mr. Kanaoka.
“The cultural heritage of China’s 5,000 years is truly amazing. I hope such culture can continue, and I will do my best to support it,” he said.
