Shen Yun Presentation

A presentation was made regarding a show, Shen Yun, which is designed to reclaim the cultural heritage of China.  The presentation was made by Bob Gaudreau, who is a volunteer for the organization that presents the show.  Bob was a worker for a theater in which Shen Yun was presented and was so impressed with the show that he has become a volunteer to spread the word about the show.  He believes in the show not only because of the beauty and artistry of the show, but because the show presents authentic Chinese culture that cannot be shown in China today.  Under the current communist regime in China, much of traditional Chinese culture has been destroyed.  This show is dedicated to reviving that traditional culture.

 

The costumes and dance are elegant, very skilled and often athletic.  Each Shen Yun show which tours is accompanied by a live orchestra which uses ancient Chinese instruments to lead the melody on top of a full orchestra.  The show uses legends, myths, and heroes of literary classics to move through varioud dynasties and regions of China.  The stage is full of energy and color, and when accompanied by battle drums and soaring voices, it brings the audience to the world of long ago China.