RICHARDSON, Texas–Shen Yun Performing Arts brought 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture to the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas on the afternoon of Jan. 6.
Among the delighted theatergoers were René and Judy Aerdts.
Both of the Aerdts have a computer-oriented background, with Mr. Aerdts being a computer consultant with Mrs. Aerdtz a retired computer software programmer. Mr. Aerdts also speaks at industry events and holds several U.S. patents.
The duo was intrigued by the digital backdrop that the performers interacted with throughout the performance.
Mrs. Aerdtz said, “I think it’s fascinating how the music and the dancers go with the screen. It’s just phenomenal, it’s very beautiful.”
Mr. Aerdtz appreciated the extension of a faraway lands and dynasties into theater.
“I think it’s impressive, the way everything interacts,” he said. “The different scenes that are being set up, the way the technology interacts with the physical world...it’s really amazing.”
The two also said the stories featured throughout the performance were great.
Mrs. Aerdtz said she felt the universality of the divine values of the traditional China she saw.
‘How wonderful it is for us to be able to share this’
Juanita Pavlick, a Wichita County Judge was also in attendance.
She applauded Shen Yun’s work to protect and revive traditional Chinese culture and share its values with the world.‘More people should see it’
Pharmacy owners Michael and Donna Barsky were also at the performance.Mr. Barsky interpreted a universal idea and value from Shen Yun.
“Be a good person. That’s the issue. And even through hard times, if you have faith, the good would win,” said Mr. Barsky.
Mrs. Barsky said that she appreciated that Shen Yun is preserving tradition.
“If we lose our tradition, we lose our history. So that’s what I like about this, she said. ”And yes, more people should see it.”
With reporting by Amy Hu and Carrie Gilkison.