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AUCKLAND, New Zealand—“Dynamic,” is how Andrew Thompson described the Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company's presentation after seeing the show at Auckland's ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre on Friday evening, Feb. 4.
Mr. Thompson, a manufacturing company director, and his wife, a primary school teacher, were enjoying the display of traditional Chinese culture.
The New York-based company's mission is to revive China's millenia-old history through performances of classical Chinese dance and music.
Mr. Thompson said that Shen Yen dancers demonstrated the depth and richness of traditional Chinese culture.
“I think it is really colourful. I love the costumes. I think they are fantastic and the dance is really neat. I haven't seen anything like it.”
“Everything’s impressed me. I've really enjoyed all of it. I think it is great, it’s really well put together,” he said.
Shen Yun was “vibrant,” said Mrs. Thompson. She had never seen that level of classical Chinese dance before and was amazed at how quickly the dancers were able to change into a new set of costumes.
It was great that Shen Yun had come to Auckland, she said.
The couple said they would recommend Shen Yun to their friends.
Reporting by Lily Zhang and Barry Mills.
Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company will perform in Auckland, New Zealand, at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, through to Feb. 5. Next stop will be Sydney, Australia, Feb, 8-23. For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
