City Councilor: "I don't possess the words to adequately describe what we saw here tonight" (Photos)

(Clearwisdom.net) Shen Yun Performing Arts opened in Houston, Texas, to a sold-out audience at Jones Hall on Monday, December 21, 2009, as part of their 2010 World Tour.

Cecil Willis, Councilor of the City of Stafford, spoke briefly at the after-show reception held for the special guests and performers of Shen Yun.

Mr. Willis said, "Being a native Texan, I don't get exposed to this type of culture. I'm more country and western and I've got my boots on! But I want to tell you that I was impressed--and those that know me know that it takes a lot to impress me--but I was really impressed by the costumes, by the music, by the total performance that y'all put on tonight, and if I have the opportunity, I will be back next year and I will recommend it to each and every one that I come in contact with."

"I don't possess the words to adequately describe what we saw here tonight, but I will just say it was wonderful, and I will be more than happy to come back and see it again. Thank you."

Texans enjoying Shen Yun at Jones Hall in Houston

State Representative Thanks Shen Yun for Visiting Houston

Texas State Representative Dr. Alma A. Allen also spoke at the reception, thanking the organizers "for bringing this beautiful show to our beautiful city."

"Christmas is not complete unless I see something from the arts, and this has been very, very, very special," she told the crowd.

Dr. Alma A. Allen spoke at a reception held after the show

Prior to being elected state representative, Dr. Allen was elected to and served on the State Board of Education for over a decade. She holds both Masters and Doctoral degrees in education.

This is the second year she has seen the show, and she plans to see it next year as well.

"I hope you have Houston on your tour list [next year], and we hope that you come back again," she said.

She thanked the New York-based Shen Yun for the cultural learning experience.

"The show was absolutely lovely, and I think many of the people in the audience will agree with me," she said.

"So thank you very, very much for sharing not only your performing arts, but also sharing your culture with us."

City Councilor Sees Shen Yun Promoting World Harmony

Newly-elected Councilor Mr. Al Hoang of District F in the City of Houston also attended the Shen Yun performance.

Mr. Hoang, of Vietnamese descent, commented that the show was beautiful. "This performance, [it's] so great."

Mr. Al Hoang, Councilor from the City of Houston

Mr. Hoang said that he had seen shows in many different countries, but deeply enjoyed Shen Yun.

"I like the show here today because not only do they share the performance itself, but the philosophy behind it. The philosophy behind it is so great. [....] We share the same common idea, the same philosophy, the striving for freedom, the striving for the better[ment] of the human race, and I like that."

"I think that [Shen Yun] teaches us not only perseverance, but to harmonize, for the peace and love and harmony of the world, so I love this. This is great."

Mr. Hoang was empathetic with Falun Dafa and the scenes that told of the modern-day courage of practitioners of this spiritual discipline who are being persecuted by the Communist regime in China for their belief.