Shen Yun

For the Chinese, the words evoke

a sense of wonder, magic,

and the divine. The grandeur

of the fantastically rich culture

of classical China brought to life;

brilliantly choreographed dance,

mesmerizing orchestral composition,

magnificently costumed dancers

moving in poetic arrangements

evoking pastoral beauty,

imperial drama, the glory

of an ancient civilization.

A magical revival

of Chinese culture, the exploration

of the connection

between humankind

and the higher universe.

More than an art,

a way of being.

Shen Yun is a 5,000 year-old Chinese art involving dance, music, elaborate costumes, and story-telling.  For the performers, it is a way of life, even a form of worship.

© 2012 Catherine Giordano

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