(Cleariwsdom.net) Shen Yun Performing Arts played to a full house at Edmonton's Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Canada, on April 5. The audience was touched by the divine side of Shen Yun and amazed at the story based dances.

Author and international speaker Denise Mountenay

One topic that was brought up over and over was that Shen Yun brought the audience hope. There was a sense of peace and serenity, and that these were even conveyed through the costumes. One author and international speaker, Denise Mountenay, said, "I think it is wonderful that you are showing the camaraderie that we all have as human beings on the planet, that there is a divine creator, that there is hope, there is healing, and that God wants to rescue people," she said.

Ms. Fast, a singer and a painter.

Avau Fast has seen Shen Yun perform every time they have toured Edmonton. She said that what draws her back each year is the show's focus on the values inherent in China's divinely inspired culture. "What draws me to it is the way it emphasizes creation, the way it puts emphasis on the divine, that there is life beyond just this life. Yes there is evil, yes there is badness, but in the end, good will reign. ... It goes beyond our humanness." This year Ms. Fast attended with a friend. The two women also appreciated that Shen Yun portray the history of China: "Actually what the real China is--what is behind China and its history and its culture."

Rean Smith, a former ballet dancer.

Many in attendance had never before seen or heard of the folklore portrayed in the show. Others had heard of them from children's books. Yet, when these stories were brought to life on the stage, the effect was astounding. "I found the stories very interesting, because of all the stories from folklore. It's the first time I've ever seen that. I've read about it and you see pictures in children's storybooks and history books, but to see it done in dance is perfect."

Three generations of the VanLier family

Others found the performance so compelling that they were completely drawn in. Leo VanLier summed up the feeling for many,"You don't often get to see stuff like that. I loved the heritage that they portrayed of the Chinese culture. It just made you want to go back to being in that era. It was actually wonderful."

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