TUCUMAN, Argentina—“The Monkey King,” the latest production of the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, Shen Yun Performing Arts, had a great reception in San Miguel de Tucumán—or simply known as Tucumán—one of Argentina’s major cities in the north.
“The Monkey King,” which debuted this year in Latin America, shows the fun-filled but dangerous journey of the mischievous Monkey King and his friends as told in the famous classical Chinese novel “Journey to the West.” The novel provides insight into Buddhism, Taoism, and traditional Chinese beliefs, according to Shen Yun’s website.
Local dignitaries and artists in Tucumán were grateful for the chance to see a production by the New York-based Shen Yun. “The Monkey King” appeared at the Teatro Mercedes Sosa on May 30 and 31. Tucumán was one of the two stops of the touring dance company in Argentina, which also included Buenos Aires.
City Councillor Sandra Manzone said the performance was highly impressive.
“Overall, it’s a kind of fable with a very important moral message for us,” Ms. Manzone said.
“When they talk about truth, benevolence, and forbearance, the three basic and fundamental pillars … [they] are the basic pillars for humanity,” she said.
The performance, she added, shows the importance of “the search for the truth and perseverance in spite of obstacles in the way.”
