Orthopedic Surgeon: ‘The Chinese songs touch my heart’

TAOYUAN, Taiwan—Orthopedic surgeon You Wen-He brought his family and friend to see Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company at the Taoyuan County Performing Arts Center on March 14. The original songs in Shen Yun touched Mr. You’s heart.

“It’s unbelievable that someone can sing a pitch that high!” Mr. You said. “This is the first time I have heard vocal music in Chinese. The lyrics touched my heart.”

Shen Yun puts narrative dances containing the essence of traditional Chinese culture on stage. Most people in Taiwan grew up with the stories. “The performance reminds us of our childhood stories,” said Mr. You.

He said he also loved the dancing in the show, especially Herding on the Grasslands, which was full of masculinity. In that dance, Mongolian horsemen imitate eagles with fluid, powerful gestures.

Mr. You’s daughter liked the animation on the backdrop that interacts with the audience. His wife said that she was very excited after watching the show tonight.

Reporting by Chen Yu-Rou.

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