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KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—The artistic director of a renowned Chinese opera group established 57 years ago, came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company's performance on March 30, the first show in Kaohsiung this year.
Mr. Wei Goutai of the Taiwan Bangzi Company brought his colleague Ms. Zhuang Xueli and during intermission, Mr. Wei expressed his delight after viewing the first part. He said Shen Yun had intrigued people and that they would never be tired of seeing it.
Mr. Wei had come to see the show for the fourth consecutive year and talked about how much he liked it, which is why he comes back each year to see it. He mentioned that Shen Yun is full of surprises each year, and this is what attracts him the most; moreover, each time he is moved by it.
Speaking in detail of his experience, he was thrilled by the absolute inner charisma demonstrated by the artists on the stage. He spoke about how even though there are some extreme movements, filled with energy, they nonetheless brought tranquility to the soul of those watching—a peaceful and comfortable sensation, so to speak.
Mr. Wei went on further to praise the maturity of the young performers on stage, by saying that their extensive stage techniques and artistic skills are incompatible with their actual age. Furthermore, the costumes and music all left a deep impression on the audience. Especially this year, there was a live orchestra which synchronized so well with the performance on the stage, and this was truly profound. If the conductor did not show his face to the audience, they might believe that the music was pre-recorded.
“Now when people hear that Shen Yun is coming to Taiwan, they all want to go and see it. This is because it continues to evolve and innovate, and the show is full of joy and evokes a feeling of empathy—truly spectacular!" said Wei Goutai.
Not long before, Mr. Wei had heard that the venue, the Cultural Centre, was hard to reserve. Mr. Wei being an experienced worker in the field of traditional art, understood this situation, and since the mayor had also attended Shen Yun today, he had written the mayor a note, recommending that if Shen Yun comes every year, he hoped that the Kaohsiung Government would reserve a proper venue for the show from now on, so that the artists could express their extravagant talent in style.
Read the original Chinese article http://shenyun.epochtimes.com/b5/10/3/31/n2862053.htm
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