Shen Yun Performs Classical Chinese Arts in Newark This Weekend
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Newark, N.J. — Shen Yun Performing Arts staged performances at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center this weekend, presenting classical Chinese dance and a live orchestra that the company and attendees described as reviving 'China before communism.' The program featured traditional choreography, period costumes, and scenes referencing religious practice and reported persecution of Falun Gong.
Audience members including attorney Patrick Mottola, finance manager Doug Carter, financial advisor Ms. McKenzie, and martial-arts master Mark Nowak praised the show this Saturday and Sunday, saying it offered hope, tradition and artistic excellence. The company, founded by artists who fled religious persecution, continues touring internationally and plans additional performances in coming months to broaden exposure.
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Timeline
- 1. 1960s — Cultural Revolution in mainland China targeted traditional arts and faiths.
- 2. 1979 — China opened to international economic engagement and tourism.
- 3. Circa early 2000s — Shen Yun Performing Arts was established by artists who left mainland China.
- 4. Over the next two decades — Shen Yun developed repertory and began international touring.
- 5. This weekend — Shen Yun performed at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, drawing attendee testimonials.
Why it matters
Shen Yun's performances are a window into China's rich cultural history, pre-communism. It's a chance to appreciate traditional Chinese arts, often suppressed in modern China. If you value cultural diversity and artistic expression, consider catching a show in your city.
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