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Mr. Bernd Remmelt, managing director of the Offset Printing company Papermint Print, was at the matinee performance with his wife. An acquaintance had suggested they see Shen Yun and they were glad they had come.
"Wonderful, beautiful, and colorful … Chinese dance is very expressive … the artists were fabulous and very professional," Mr. Remmelt said.
He was impressed with the hi-tech animated backdrops that enhanced each scene and set the stage amidst blossoming landscapes, deep forests, Mongolian prairies, or celestial paradises.
"The backdrop provided joy de vivre for each scene and mirrored perfectly what was shown on stage," Mr. Remmelt said.
Shen Yun’s diverse performances depict a range of ethnic groups, as well as stories of bravery and courage in modern-day China, highlighting oppression and how people are unable to express their beliefs. Mr. Remmelt was moved by this aspect of the show.
"I was deeply touched by the scenes in which Falun Gong practitioners were beaten. The artists did a marvelous job expressing in a tasteful way what is going on in China,” he said. Falun Gong is a traditional Chinese spiritual practice.
"The artists’ hearts and souls were involved in the act and one could see that they know their mind and their heart.
"I will broaden my mind about China and watch more closely what is going on over there. Because of this show, my interest for China awakened."
Reporting by Rosemarie Fruehauf and Heide B. Malhotra.
The New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has three touring companies that perform simultaneously around the world. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
