Shen Yun, Experience 5,000 Years in Two Hours, A Gift From a Divine Land
“I’ve reviewed over 3,000 to 4,000 shows since 1942. I give this production 5 stars. That’s the top… I’ve seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight. The best word to use is ‘mind blowing.’”— Richard Connema, theatre critic for Talkin’ Broadway
“Absolutely beautiful… The color, the lights, the movement…the performers were fantastic! It was so inspiring, I think I may have found some new ideas for the next Avatar.”— Robert Stromberg, Oscar award-winning production designer for movie “Avatar”
There was a time when China was known as ‘Shen Zhou,’ the Land of the Divine. Its arts and culture were so exquisite and vibrant that they could only have been bestowed by the heavens. Thus, ancient Chinese people strove to hold themselves to a higher standard to be worthy of such gifts.
Today, the artists of Shen Yun Performing Arts follow in this noble tradition and take to heart this Chinese belief that “to create true great art, there must first be inner beauty and purity.” With the mission to revive the spirit of traditional Chinese culture that has sadly been decimated by decades of communist rule in modern-day China, Shen Yun’s program takes you out of the clamor of the modern world and brings you the utmost purity and grace.
For those who find all things Chinese a little foreign, never fear. Emcees introduce each piece in both Chinese and English. The show is based on Chinese culture, but the values it portrays belong to all of humanity. A seasoned show-goer in San Diego says, “You just have to see it to believe it! So amazing! So beautiful! It’s more than a performing arts show. It’s spiritual. It’s an incredible cultural experience. I will come back again and again.”
A Performance 5,000 Years in the Making
Imagine stage-shaking drums, descending heavenly maidens, flowing silk, flying handkerchiefs, awe-inspiring flips and leaps, breathtaking synchronized dancers, hand-sewn colorful costumes, soul-stirring Chinese music, set against animated backdrops with a full live orchestra fusing the East and the West—all packed into a thrilling two-hour show.
Each year, Shen Yun presents an all-new program of 20 pieces, taking you on a magical journey to over 20 dynasties and 50 ethnic groups. Warriors, saints, villains, monks, Buddhas, and angels are woven into wondrous tales of heavenly realms, visionary dreams, and mythic legends.
Experience for yourself the utmost purity and grace of Shen Yun that has dazzled millions around the world. A truly memorable show for the whole family!
This year’s performance by the Shen Yun dance company will take place on May 3-5 at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, CA. Visit www.SDspectacular.com or call 1.888.973.7469 for more information.