NORTHAMPTON, UK—Michala Nightingale estimates that she has seen Shen Yun Performing Arts nine times because “the feeling you get from it—it’s worth coming.”
“I think all history needs to be remembered, but I think because of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) trying to get rid of it, it’s more important to keep that going, keep it revived, and share as much as you can with everyone because history is very important,” Ms. Nightingale said.
Ms. Nightingale shared that she thought the artists were amazing. “The perfection of the costumes, the music, [and] choreography—it’s awe-inspiring.”
“I think it’s because I love horses—I feel closer to that. I love Mongolian music and their dance as well. It’s very upbeat and bouncy, as if you’re riding a horse,” she said.
Out of all the dances, the one that left the deepest impression told the true story of Falun Dafa practitioners following the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. Despite their goodness, they are being persecuted for their faith in present-day China.
It’s scenes like this that make Ms. Nightingale want to come back.
“[Everyone] needs to see it at least once to understand where they’re coming from. I was there, and I just smiled, and I have cried before,” Ms. Nightingale said.
