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Fashion Industry Professional Says Shen Yun Costumes Spectacular
VANCOUVER, Canada—Having been in the fashion industry for many years and having seen countless concerts and performances around the world, Phil Backman knew that he was experiencing a very special...
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Shen Yun Impresses Vancouverites
VANCOUVER, Canada— With the world today saturated with different art and entertainment forms in a variety of different media, a performance has to offer something really special to elicit the kind of...
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Shen Yun a Gift From God, Says Director
VANCOUVER, Canada—In his own words, the evening of Saturday, Jan. 23, was one of the greatest artistic nights in the life of 56-year old Tyrone Polanski, an actor and independent film director. On that...
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Shen Yun: Creating New Traditions With An Ancient Culture
VANCOUVER, Canada— In ancient China fighting became an art form, and martial arts developed into a rich system with deep philosophical roots. Expert martial artists would perform these movements to...
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In Praise of Shen Yun’s Classical Chinese Dance
VANCOUVER, Canada— Shen Yun Performing Arts’ promotional materials describe classical Chinese dance as “the epitome of China’s traditional aesthetics.” The ancient art form was passed down and honed...
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Retired Teacher Finds the Real China in Shen Yun
VANCOUVER, Canada—Victor Paquette tutored many Chinese students during his career as a French and art teacher and so he is familiar with the peripheral Chinese culture most readily accessible to the...
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Shen Yun a Land of Hope and Dreams, Says Showgoer
VANCOUVER, Canada–In ancient China there was a well-worn saying: “Respect the heavens to know one’s destiny.” By following cosmic laws, it suggested, one could secure an endlessly bright future. Faith...
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Shen Yun a Real Treat for Vancouver Audience
VANCOUVER, Canada—As the curtain rose to the first scene of Shen Yun Performing Arts on Saturday evening, Jan. 23, Winda Higgins was overwhelmed with emotion. “I was in tears, because I wanted to see...
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Shen Yun’s Fashions Dazzle Clothier
VANCOUVER, Canada—The familiar saying “clothes make the man” was taken very seriously in ancient China. The right clothes—usually consisting of loose gowns, wide sleeves, and flat, open collars—gave...
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Beyond Dance: Shen Yun’s Message of Hope Leaves Vancouver Audience Uplifted
VANCOUVER, Canada—They came for costumes and dance, a vision of another world both exotic and profound, but many left with something unexpected—hope. On Saturday, audiences enjoyed two presentations of...
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Theatregoers Laud the Rich Values in Shen Yun
VANCOUVER, Canada—Deborah Kraus was captivated with the artistry in Shen Yun Performing Arts, saying she loved the dancing and the costumes, but also enjoyed learning about a different culture through...
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‘Being Here is a Gift,’ Says Retired Pilot
VANCOUVER, Canada—Back in ancient times, China was known as the “Celestial Empire”. This refers to the belief that deities transmitted a rich culture to Chinese people, with calligraphy, clothing,...
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Vancouver Theatregoers Praise ‘Enlightening’ Shen Yun
VANCOUVER, Canada— This was how landscape designer Kristina Zalite described Shen Yun’s portrayal of traditional Chinese culture after she saw the performance at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre on...
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Toy Store Owner: ‘I’ll tell everybody I know’
VANCOUVER, Canada—Owning a toy store is every kid’s dream, but only a few adults make that dream a reality. This is the case for Matthew Purdy the owner of Toy Traders, Canada’s largest independent toy...
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