An ‘honor’ to Be Part of Shen Yun, Says State Rep.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—State of Alabama Rep. Jack Williams watched the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at the Concert Hall in Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex on Saturday, Aug. 22, with his wife Glenda Cantrell.

Mr. Williams said it was an “honor” to have Shen Yun in his state and was excited when he found out about the show.

“It was great to experience another culture, and it exposes us to an aspect of life we normally wouldn’t be exposed to. It’s an honor to be a part of this.”

Mrs. Cantrell, who is an associate professor at the University of Alabama, also appreciated learning about Chinese culture through Shen Yun.

“It was beautiful; it was very inspiring,” she said.

Shen Yun presents Chinese classical dance and music and also features an orchestra. The show tours the globe every year with different programs, mesmerizing audiences worldwide.

“The whole cultural experience was wonderful. I've always loved percussion, so the drums really stood out for me. The costumes were beautiful; everything about it was just gorgeous.”

Mrs. Cantrell noted the story lines behind the dances, which range from ancient legends to contemporary issues in China and said it was a good way to learn more about China.

“It was very fascinating to hear the stories tonight—they were told in dance and song. I found it to be very inspiring.”

Shen Yun’s next performance will be in Washington, D.C., for a six-run show at the Kennedy Center Opera House from Aug. 26 to 30.

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