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Shen Yun ‘Speaks of freedom’ Says Businessman

BY Diana Hubert TIMEFebruary 13, 2010
Mr. Jarrahy, Ms. Maranda, and their son enjoyed the performance in Radio City Music Hall. (Mike Chen/The Epoch Times)
Mr. Jarrahy, Ms. Maranda, and their son enjoyed the performance in Radio City Music Hall. (Mike Chen/The Epoch Times)

NEW YORK—Shen Yun Performing Arts wrapped up its first show on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 13 at the legendary Radio City Music Hall, bringing 5,000 years of ancient Chinese culture to the stage.

“The show is fantastic,” said Hassan Jarrahy, the owner of several restaurants. “It really is beautiful, so graceful and it speaks of freedom.”

Shen Yun features classical Chinese dance, vocal soloists, and a live orchestra. The company is also known for its colorful handmade costumes and live interactive backdrops.

Mr. Jarrahy praised Shen Yun and said he enjoyed the whole production. “The dance is beautiful, the color is beautiful, the coordination, the grace of the dancers,” he said.

Mr. Jarrahy also brought his wife Andre Maranda and their four-year-old son to the show.

Ms. Maranda, a song writer and producer, said she really enjoyed the show. “Everything was just beautifully done, I mean that they really put a lot of energy,” she said, adding that the choreography and the colors were very well put together.

Additional reporting by Mike Chen.

Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company opened its first show of the Chinese Lunar New Year at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Shen Yun will perform at Radio City Music Hall in New York the weekends of Feb. 13-14 and Feb. 20-21.

  For more information, please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org

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