Touched by the Beauty of Shen Yun

AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Shen Yun Performing Arts impressed the audience at Auckland's ASB Theatre on Thursday night, Feb. 3, with its performance of classical Chinese dance and music, displaying 5,000 years of China's artistic traditions.

David Botica, the owner of a design work and painting business was accompanied by Nellie, to the show's opening night.

A unique feature of Shen Yun is the hi-tech animated backdrops that transport the audience to another world. Mr. Botica thought the costumes and backdrops were spectacular.

The International Company's orchestra features the best of Eastern and Western instruments.

“The music is divine-very tranquil-but then it is very emotional and, yes, it is all brilliant,” said an impressed Mr. Botica.

He commented that the dance moves worked well with the costumes.

Mrs. Botica was surprised by the variety of performances.

"The fantastic backgrounds and the dances (are) just beautiful,” she said.

"This is something really and truly beautiful and different," said Mr. Botica, adding that it was a show that everyone should go and see.

Reporting by Libei Bateman and Judy Shakespear.

New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has three touring companies that perform simultaneously around the world. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org