Known for its beautiful architecture and culture, Manchester eagerly anticipates performances of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Palace Theatre from Jan. 16 through 19.
The New York-based performing arts company has become popular throughout the UK and the world over since its inception in 2006, and Manchester is no exception.
China’s five millennia are abundant with true stories of good people who persevere through hardship and are awarded by the heavens. Shen Yun takes these stories and brings them to life.
“It’s about the imperfection of people’s character and triumph of good over evil at the end of the day, so these are all good stories,” said Chris Duff.
Although Shen Yun is dedicated to reviving 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture, it is not able to perform in China.
“It’s their culture, isn’t it? They should be allowed to be able to see their own cultural dancing. Every other country does. If you went over to China, you would expect to be able to go to a show and see this. But no, so I think [it’s] a shame,” Deborah Ewens, who works in supported living, said.
Using dance and music, Shen Yun presents stories of past and present China. Audiences are made aware of the oppression that is happening today and that basic human rights are not available to people in China.
Paul Airton, an incident management governor at an IT computer center, said, “I learned a lot about how the history and the theology of ancient China is being suppressed by the communist regime.”
The oppression that Mr. Airton mentioned still exists in China today. Shen Yun tells the story of Falun Gong practitioners being oppressed for their faith.
“That’s very sad. And nobody should be allowed to oppress or stop any of us from being who we are and whatever culture or religion—as long as it’s good. You can’t stop people’s choices,” said Mrs. Airton.
Steve Smith said, “[Shen Yun] really tells the tale—where we came from the heaven downwards, from many, many years ago to where we are today. I think bringing in all the ethics involved is really important.”
For Manchester and nearby cities, including Stoke-On-Trent, Llandudno, and Birmingham, theatergoers book tickets by visiting ShenYun.com/tickets
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. Audiences have expressed their excitement and admiration for Shen Yun since 2006.
From The Epoch Times
