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Mr. Delezio set up the charity for children with critical injuries after his daughter Sophie suffered horrific injuries in an accident at a child care centre several years ago.
He saw the New York-based Shen Yun when the company toured Australia last year and had decided to host a night for his charity during the 2011 tour.
Mr. Delezio said Shen Yun was “extremely professional” and “a great cultural experience.”
“This is something we don’t usually experience in Australia,” he said, “I think the dancing and music was just so precise .. it was just marvellous.”
The music was also memorable he said.
“The combination of the East and West music was beautiful, absolutely beautiful.”
The dance The Monkey King Outwits Pigsy had given him a welcome laugh he said, adding a lightness of humour to the program.
“I think it was a lot of fun; fun energy from the story,” he said.
Exposed to the Traditional Chinese Culture
Civil engineer, Dan Giribaldi, who accompanied Mr. Delezio had also gained a lot from seeing Shen Yun.
He had heard about Shen Yun through the “Day of Difference” charity, which had given tremendous support to his family after his daughter had suffered from meningococcal disease.
He said he had had a wonderful experience of traditional Chinese culture after seeing Shen Yun and felt it had saved him the cost of physically visiting China.
“I found them to be energetic and disciplined. It just exposed me to the culture of China and its vast history and its scenery.
“Basically it saved me a trip to China!”
Mr. Delezio had run as the Liberal candidate in the Federal seat of Banks in South West Sydney at the last election.
He said he liked Shen Yun so much he had recommended it on his website. “This is my second time here!” he said again proudly.
Reporting by Li Lin and Shar Adams.
Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company will perform at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre through to Feb. 23. Next stop on the tour is Melbourne, March 1-6. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
