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Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives: ‘This Performance Has Made a Significant Impact in Puerto Rican Society’

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Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives: ‘This Performance Has Made a Significant Impact in Puerto Rican Society’
Carlos Johnny Méndez at the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance at Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré, in Puerto Rico, on Feb. 28, 2026. Sally Sun/The Epoch Times
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Carlos Johnny Méndez saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré on Feb. 28.

“This performance takes us into Chinese culture and Eastern culture, not only helping us understand art and culture, but more importantly, allowing us to experience the spiritual essence and characteristics of Eastern culture,” said Carlos Johnny Méndez, Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives.

“This performance has made a significant impact in Puerto Rican society, so I recommend it,” Mr. Méndez said.

Shen Yun, based in New York, is on a mission to present “China before communism,” and revive people’s connection with 5,000 years of Chinese civilization and culture.
“We often hear about China, but we rarely have the opportunity to truly appreciate its art and culture. I believe cultural exchange through such performances is excellent and profoundly meaningful, as it allows us to gain firsthand insight into the spirit of Eastern culture,” Mr. Méndez said.

Shen Yun means “divine beauty in motion.” Regarding this, he said, “This is precisely the beauty of Eastern culture. They combine the divine with the human, and this interaction is something truly worth experiencing and cherishing.”

Shen Yun’s artists are trained in classical Chinese dance, one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.

“While watching one segment earlier, I deeply felt their ability to weave positive messages into art—messages that prompt reflection and contemplation, reminding us to reconnect with nature and return to our inner selves. I believe this is one of the key takeaways I'll carry home tonight,” Mr. Méndez said.

As someone who often travels, Mr. Méndez has seen many diverse performances. But Shen Yun stands out with its emphasis on the beauty of the divine.

“I’ve had the opportunity to see other performances while traveling to other countries, but this one (Shen Yun) is entirely different. This performance places greater emphasis on the divine, the interaction between the divine and humanity, and how such interaction can bring about transformation—or even destruction.”

Méndez stated, “This performance is truly worth seeing and savoring. If someone asked me for a recommendation, I would unhesitatingly suggest they come to experience it.”

He noted that this marks the third consecutive year Shen Yun Performing Arts has visited Puerto Rico, adding, “This performance has made a significant impact on Puerto Rican society, which is why I recommend it.”

Reporting by Sally Sun and Maria Han.
Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.
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