(Clearwisdom.net) Last month the Shen Yun Performing Arts announced a forthcoming premier performance in Hong Kong on January 27-31, 2010. The announcement raised discussions in Hong Kong and China. Many people expressed their gratitude and hoped Shen Yun would bring the Chinese people the authentic traditional Chinese art and spiritual awakening.
According to the Shen Yun sponsors in Hong Kong, the group will present at least four shows during its stay at the Opera House of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. Many people in China have asked for information on ticket sales through their relatives in Hong Kong.
Shen Yun is the Essence of Traditional Culture
Wen Haipo, a lawyer in Beijing, was glad to hear of Shen Yun's visit. "If Shen Yun can perform in a place that is so close to us, it won't be long before it performs in mainland China," said Wen.
Wen said that he had seen Shen Yun's DVD in China. When talking to others who have also seen Shen Yun's performances, most people have similar impressions of the performance-that it represents true traditional Chinese culture and is a charming and enjoyable show. Wen especially liked the classical Chinese dances in the shows. "I learned something different from the performances. They truly represent traditional Chinese arts compared to other shows I have seen before."
Wen wished the Shen Yun performance a great success in Hong Kong.
Human Rights Lawyer: Chinese People Looking Forward to Shen Yun
Human rights lawyer Zheng Enchong
Zheng Enchong, a human rights lawyer in Shanghai, also wished Shen Yun a great success. He hopes those who can go to Hong Kong will not miss the Shen Yun shows. "People in China are sick of watching shows full of Communist Party ideology. We want to see performing arts without it. Shen Yun is exactly what we have long yearned for," said Zheng.
"Everyone Loves Shen Yun"
Gao Yu is an independent reporter who currently lives in Beijing. She was imprisoned for seven years after the June 4th Massacre and twice received 'Courage in Journalism Award' from the International Women's Media Foundation. She tried to watch Shen Yun's show online but could not get good quality images. She very much would like to see it in person. "I believe the Shen Yun performance is the real elegance and everyone would love to see it. The show is so moving and I have only heard good things about it from people who have seen the show."
Gao Yu
Gao predicts that after seeing the show, those in Hong Kong who get to see the Shen Yun show will definitely call their relatives and friends in China and "tell them how marvelous the show is."
President Vina Lee also said that performing in Hong Kong is their first step to China. "I believe Shen Yun will perform in China one day and people will welcome us."
Shen Yun Purifies Body and Mind and Brings Wonders
Lu Xuesong is an author who currently lives in Jilin Province and used to teach at Jilin College of the Arts. She expressed how she liked Shen Yun's show when she saw the DVD. "I felt so comfortable, like my body and mind were purified," said Lu, "The show will bring good ideals to the audiences wherever it is performed."
Author Lu Xuesong
According to Lu, Shen Yun conveys a very orthodox and elegant artistic quality which is rare in modern society, especially in China. Shen Yun's popularity proves that people agree with the information it sends out, said Lu.
"I think people have started to accept Shen Yun and that it is leading a trend in the artistic performance business. The success of Shen Yun shows that people yearn for art with pure kindness and beauty."
Lu believes that the Shen Yun performances in Hong Kong are meaningful, and are bound to attract people in China to come to Hong Kong to see them. "People travel between China and Hong Kong a lot and I believe many will get to see the show. I have confidence that the Hong Kong government will allow Shen Yun, a group that represents the true art of mankind, to have a successful performance in Hong Kong."
"It is going to be a grand occasion when Shen Yun comes. And when the day comes, I hope I will be the one of the first to see it," said Lu.
Shen Yun Performing Arts website: ShenYunPerformingArts.org
