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This is a monumental undertaking. To make this possible, we have Let Yun take you on an pushed the boundaries of performing unforgettable journey ...

I have reviewed about 4,000 shows since 1942,

none can compare to what I saw tonight. JJ

- Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic

Legends. Heroes. &Miracles.

veryone likes a great story, and has 5,000 E years full of them. Historic epics, timeless literary classics, and mystical folklore make up this world of deities and magic. Each Shen Yun performance includes short dance stories of heroes who battle demons, fly up to the heavens, and visit deep-sea palaces. Packed with action, courage, and humor, these tales embody the wisdom and virtues of ancient . "This transcends live performing arts. and opens up new frontiers. I loved it."

"Absolute ly THE N0.1 SHOW in the world . No other company or any style can match thi s!"

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Music that Runs Millennia Deep

HEN THE YELLOW MUSIC is such a big part of every EMPEROR of antiquity fought Shen Yun performance-from the W a terrible monster, he used live orchestra that accompanies each resounding battle drums to defeat the beast. dance to the vocal and instrumental Two thousand years later, the great sage solos on stage. Shen Yun's orchestra is Confucius said that music could help govern incredibly unique, harmoniously blending a country. And ancient Chinese doctors the grandeur of a Western orchestra with believed music even had the power to heal. the distinct beauty of ancient Chinese instruments. The result is a gorgeous and "A new realm of music." vivid sound with great emotional range­ perfect for bringing to life the soul of an -Robert-His/and Hiestand. Director of the Geneva 11 Higher Institute of Music, Switzerland ancient civilization.

"The music is powerful. beautiful, it grabs you. you rise Orchestra with it, it's really fabulous."

Shen Yun's unique East-West orchestra - Dominique Fol/mi, founder of L'Orchestre accompanies every performance. International de Geneve The Healing Power of Harmony

The ancients understood that music Music has the power to heal. In fact, the Chinese word for medicine comes from the word for music. People believed that elegant, virtuous music has a pure energy that harmonizes the body, Medicine mind, and soul. This ancient tradition is alive today in the music of Shen Yun .

Erhu Virtuoso XiaoCun Qi

Erhu Solo It is said that the erhu is the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice. It has only two strings, but in the hands of a virtuoso it can fill the air with tenderness, sorrow, or joy- holding the audience spellbound .

Preserving a Lost Vocal Art Shen Yun's award-winning singers are uniquely trained in the most traditional form of bel canto. I Once prominent in both China and Europe, the method they use is thought to produce the purest and most beautiful sound . Today Shen Yun brings this lost technique to the modern stage.

Soprano Haolan Geng "Awe-Inspiring Sensation!"

"I was uplifted, I was fill ed with hope ... The world is a better place beca use of Shen Yun ."

-Richard Swett, former U.S. Congressman

"Poetry in motion ... "There is a massive power Priceless." in this that can embrace the "It is food for my heart and world. It brings great hope. .. It is soul... it was something that truly a touch of heaven." I will keep 1n my heart.,, -Daniel Herman. Minister of Culture of the Czech -Siegfried & Roy, mag1rnns and "nterta1r 0 rs Republic

"Epic! One of the greatest "A mesmerizing performances ever existing on performance! Reclaiming the planet. I will remember it for the divinely inspired cultural the rest of my life.,, heritage of China." -Arion Jay Goodwm, Veteran Music Pmducer -Donna Karan, creator or Dl

"Everything was larger than life. "Exciting to watch It's one of the happiest evenings of my ~ and really 1nspirationa/.f" life. All my cares Just disappeared, and

-Stewart F Lane, ~1x-ume Tony I became one hundred percent Award-wmnmg producer positive thinking."

-Nancy Brock, former actress, associate producer

"So inspiring. I think I may "Really out of this world! Th ere 15 have found some new ideas no word to describe it ... If I had to, the for the next AVATAR movie.,, words might be 'divine,' 'reborn' and 'hope'... Yo u have to see it to belie ve it. " -Robert Stromberg, Academy-Award wmnmg product/On designer for Avatar -Christine Walevska, Godde~s 01 Cello. watched Shen Yun 5 times a A Lost Civilization-Revived

OU CANNOT SEE the genuine artistic freedom, they have brought this Chinese culture that Shen Yun majestic culture back from the brink of Y presents anywhere else, not even extinction. in China. After decades of persecution under communist rule, traditional SHEN YUN presents on stage the culture has been almost completely ideals of loyalty, humility, compassion, destroyed there. But in 2006, a group of tolerance-all that is beautiful and good­ elite Chinese artists-some who escaped in a masterful and moving theatrical persecution themselves-came together experience. The performance's positive in New York united by a mission: to revive energy brings genuine joy to millions traditional culture and share it with the around the world. The very essence of a world. Thriving in the environment of lost civilization is now revived.

"It has a very important message for the entire world. They are telling the truth ." -Vikki Carr, world-renowned singer, four-time Grammy Award winner

"The message was deep, profound, ~ "The 8th wonder of the world. broad, and all-inclusive, not even a People have no idea what cell of arrogance, and yet at the same they're missing until they time you could see the strength .. . It's come here and see the show." so highly cultured, so deeply artistic, - Joe Heard, former White House photographer. so born of the spirit of the people.,, watched Shen Yun 6 times

- Dr. Obadiah Harris, president of tlie Philosophic Research Sooety of LA

Shen Yun has only been around for a "This is the ultimate performance. decade, but these days, wherever it goes l I felt like I was in heaven. If people wa tch theaters are packed. Some people fly from this production, their inner souls will be other countries or drive hundreds of miles purified. This really 1s a performance for to see it. Others see the same show five the very fortunate." or six times. Why? Many say there are no words to describe it-you have to see it -Choi Yun Xi, Korean President Award-winmng dance artist with your own eyes. Packed theaters around the world

The 30-country tour, sold-out shows and standing ovations at the world's top venues have made Shen Yun a global phenomenon.

Deeply touched audiences .., ~ ; .

" r .J "I just wish there is a way that I could cry out to mankind, they owe it to themselves to experience Shen Yun."

- Jim CnJI, veteran producer. watched Shen Yun 4 times

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