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‘There Are No Words That Can Describe My Happiness,’ Says Entrepreneur After Shen Yun

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‘There Are No Words That Can Describe My Happiness,’ Says Entrepreneur After Shen Yun
Mr. Suzuki Hideyuki, the president of a printing house, attends Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya, Japan, on Jan. 28, 2023. Lu Yong/The Epoch Times

NAGOYA, Japan—A Japanese entrepreneur said he was completely conquered by Shen Yun after attending the performing arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 28.

“All programs are touching. There are no words that can describe my happiness,” said Mr. Suzuki Hideyuki, the president of a printing house. “From the moment the curtains lifted, I was filled with excitement.”

Mr. Suzuki was impressed and amazed by the degree to which the dancers synchronized with one another.

“Their movements are very difficult and need high-level techniques and skills. But they performed perfectly. From the height of their jumps, to the distance of their flips, … they all managed very well. It’s admirable,” he said. “A very magical point is that they danced like it was so easy!”

Mr. Suzuki enjoyed the coordination among the live orchestra, dynamic backdrop, and dancers.

“I was surprised when I saw the dancers suddenly fly to the stage from the backdrop,” he said. “I don’t know how they could do it!”

New York-based Shen Yun is the world’s top classical Chinese dance company and has in recent years set a new bar for the art form internationally.

Mr. Kishinaka Sotoji is the chair of a construction maintenance company. He drove four hours in the snow to attend Shen Yun.

“The performance is majestic! It’s perfect!” he said. “I came here with very high expectations. But the show is far beyond my imagination. I want to thank Shen Yun!”

Shen Yun has a mission to show the beauty and goodness of “China before communism.” For 5,000 years China’s civilization was built on values and virtues from the spiritual teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, virtues like loyalty, propriety, wisdom, justice, and benevolence—values that are universal and shared the world over.

A Must-See

Mr. Sakai Kouichi, an architect, encouraged everybody to attend Shen Yun in person.

“When the curtain opened, all theatergoers, including me, were applauding for the splendid scene we saw,” he said. “It really was magnificent!”

Mr. Sakai said the dancers were great with their techniques, skills, and expressions.

“I was shocked when I saw they all jumped very high. They even jumped to the same height!” he said. “Everything is outstanding. You must attend this in person to see.”

Mr. Sakai was touched by the stories that Shen Yun dances presented.

“The dances delivered plenty of information about traditional values,” he said. “We should respect these values.”

Ms. Takeda Yumi, the president of a real estate company, said Shen Yun was enchanting and very entertaining.

“This is my first-time attending Shen Yun. I thought this would only be dance. In fact, the dances are story-based. These dances are very interesting. I enjoyed it a lot,” she said.

Ms. Takeda said each Shen Yun musician and dancer was extraordinary. She commented that Shen Yun is a must-see, and everybody should attend in person.

“I hope I can attend again!” she said.

Each Shen Yun performance consists of nearly 20 vignettes, presented through highly-expressive art forms such as classical Chinese dance, original orchestral music performed live, soloists who sing in the bel canto tradition, animated digital backdrops, and more.

‘Music Is Fabulous’

Mr. Totani Korenobu, the president of a photography and design company, is a big fan of classical music and said the Shen Yun orchestra was the best.

“Indeed, it’s from New York. The quality of its music is fabulous. You can hear each instrument’s sound. This is rarely seen in Japan,” he said.

The compositions are all original and new each year, performed by a classical orchestra that includes ancient Chinese instruments as permanent members of the ensemble.

“This is the first time that I heard the erhu. It only has two strings, but its sound is even better than a violin. The sound is very elegant and soft,” he said. “[Shen Yun’s] compositions and performance are excellent. The sound of each instrument balances with the others. It’s fantastic!”

Mr. Totani said he was satisfied. “The only feeling I have now is that I am touched. I haven’t been moved for a long time,” he said.

Mr. Totani Korenobu, the president of a photography and design company, attends Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya, Japan, on Jan. 28, 2023. (Fujino Takeshi/The Epoch Times)
Mr. Totani Korenobu, the president of a photography and design company, attends Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya, Japan, on Jan. 28, 2023. Fujino Takeshi/The Epoch Times
Reporting by Epoch Times Staff in Nagoya, Japan.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.
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