(Clearwisdom.net) As Shen Yun Performing Arts held its first ever show in Saskatchewan at the Conexus Arts Centre on Sunday afternoon, April 19, the depth of China's authentic cultural traditions struck a chord with MLA Warren Michelson and his wife, Debbie.

Saskatchewan MLA Mr. Warren Michelson

"I was very moved. It was a very good show, very touching, very filling, very moving," said Mr. Michelson said appreciatively.

"You just feel a sense of peace, a sense of the superior, like our very being is so much more. And it is such a peace within that you can feel it just from the choreography, the movements, the costumes."

Acknowledged as one of "Saskatchewan's Men of Influence" by the Saskatchewan Business Magazine, Mr. Michelson has worked in a variety of management and consulting positions throughout his career, including two years with the Saskatchewan Newspaper Group, where he worked until his election to the Legislature in November 2007. Provincially, he has been involved with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce for the past 13 years, serving as provincial president in 2004-05.

Mr. Michelson said, "This is the first time I've ever seen such a show. When you watch it, even from the very opening it makes you so aware of all that is there, and it covers such a wide spectrum, so much beauty, with the fans, the backdrops and everything, especially the costumes. It all flows so well together. And then you've got this music that flows through it, and it is all authentic."

Mr. Michelson observed, "It's that personal power from within, and the peace, that you can feel. I mean, when you bring that in with the power from the heavens--it's all such a big universe, but it's all oneness that you feel when you watch all this unveil."

Mrs. Michelson said she was greatly impressed by the show. "The colors were amazing. And I think what I appreciate is getting a touch of Chinese history that I was not aware of. You're just re-educated. It was beautiful, it was wonderful."

Mr. Michelson said that the Chinese have integrated into the [Moose Jaw's] community over time and made great contributions. "But their whole history, even that little bit of history in the last 100, 120 years, or 150 years, is quite intriguing when you think of their culture going back 5,000 years or more. There's so much to be known about it, it's fascinating."

Referring to "Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution," Mrs. Michelson said, "There were absolutely no vocals, yet you knew exactly what was going on all the time."

Mr. Michelson concluded, "With all the choreography, everything's in rhythm, and the bright colors--it just makes it so magnificent, so fulfilling, so powerful. I was really quite moved. It was very good."

Mayor: "Amazing!"

As Shen Yun performed its last Canadian show as a part of its 2009 World Tour in Regina on Sunday afternoon, April 19, "Amazing!" is how Mayor Dale McBain of Moose Jaw described it.

Mayor of Moose Jaw Mr. Dale McBain, his wife, and his mother-in-law

Mayor Dale McBain saw the show with his wife and his mother-in-law. On the day of the show, they made the 1-hour trip to Regina. The mayor said they were very impressed with Shen Yun. "It was very colorful, lots of action, and quite entertaining."

Referring to the dance "Welcoming Spring," Mr. McBain said the performance was particularly inspiring, since for him it reflected the coming season. "It's really colorful!"

School Principals Impressed By Shen Yun

On Sunday afternoon, Regina's culturally conscious citizens were introduced to the beauty of China's ancient cultural traditions. "It's really colorful, and I love the music," said Mrs. Tomyn, a Regina public school principal. "The performers are really beautiful and graceful. I am really enjoying it."

Mrs. Tomyn, a Regina public school principal and her husband

With her was her husband, Mr. Looysen, who was also a school principal before he retired. Mr. Looysen said, "I think it's a combination of intricate coordination, and the designs are something else. Also, the colors and the effects with the background scenery is really something to see. All in all, it's quite enjoyable."

Mrs. Tomyn added, "And I like the history. I'm really enjoying it. I don't want to miss anything."

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