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Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington State was one of several dignitaries to welcome the Shen Yun 2009 Spring Tour to the city for two shows at the historic Paramount Theater on May 22 and 23.
“Shen Yun celebrates China’s rich culture and history through the exquisite artistry of music and dance. I applaud the producers, performers, and all of those behind the scenes who make each performance a marvel of beauty and talent. Performing arts lovers across our state are sure to be captivated by the magic of this sensational show,” Ms. Gregoire wrote in a greeting letter.
Secretary of State Sam Reed welcomed the performers, choreographers, musicians, and crew of Shen Yun “to this year’s spring premier event.”
“Shen Yun brings to Washington State some of the world’s most talented artists, musicians, and choreographers skilled in the craft of Chinese performance. Shen Yun will surely delight our viewers, transporting audiences to a mythical Chinese landscape of sublime beauty,” he said.
Washington State Treasurer James L. McIntire also sent greetings.
“This is a celebration that signifies the emergence of traditional Chinese culture into mainstream society. … I applaud all the hard work that has gone into this performance to make it a success. As a result of your hard work, we have a wonderful opportunity to learn and experience China’s culture through music and dance.”
“I appreciate your efforts to use this celebration as a venue for cultural exchange and as a way to add to the cultural landscape of cities around the globe,” she wrote.
In his greeting, Rep. Jim McDermott praised New Tang Dynasty Television, one of the sponsors of the show, for providing “an essential media service to those who wish to stay connected to current events of interest to the Chinese diaspora, especially its coverage of news in China, as well as Chinese communities worldwide.
“I applaud NTDTV for affording all of us the opportunity to experience the creative skills of this world-class ensemble of Chinese artists based in New York City, and hope that this cultural extravaganza is a resounding success.”
King County Councilmember Larry Phillips said he was “extremely pleased” to welcome Shen Yun to Seattle.
“This show is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and enjoy China’s rich cultural heritage with stunning dance, song, and music performances. I join King County’s culturally diverse community, including thousands of Chinese Americans, in welcoming Shen Yun Performing Arts and thanking this prestigious troupe for sharing their talent and energy in this much-anticipated performance.”
Shen Yun will play at the Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St., on Friday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: (800) 431-0915, www.divineshows.com/pdx
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of the Shen Yun Performing Arts 2009 Spring Tour. For more information please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org
