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It was a complete edifying ex- wards their craft. audience on a journey through 5,000 years perience of the human spirit.” World-renowned soprano Alexandra of Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty and Former ballerina from the Moscow Ballet Marc was very impressed with the sopra- tremendous energy leave audiences uplift- Valentina Alexis was amazed: “The chore- no: “I think it’s a wonderful thing. Shen Yun ed and inspired. ography is phenomenal, I think it’s the best brings this show all over the world, along A Shen Yun performance features the show that I have ever seen. The best. Even with the message they tell beautifully.” world’s foremost classically trained danc- the backgrounds, the dancing, the chore- Don’t miss the opportunity to travel back ers, a unique orchestra blending east and ography and the music, the singing - ev- to the magical world of ancient China. Expe- west and dazzling animated backdrops — erything. I am very, very lucky to see this rience a lost culture through the breathtak- together creating one spectacular perfor- amazing and fabulous performance, and I ing art of classical Chinese dance, and see mance. couldn’t have imagined it would be like this.” legends come to life. Over 65 main meal choices. People around the world have raved Author and professor at University of Ot- Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the Special dietary meals available about the show. Now it returns to Perth for tawa Dr Cyril Dabydeen said: “Usually we performing arts to make this possible, with including puree meals. another season at the Regal Theatre in Feb- hear about song and dance multicultural- a unique blend of colorful costuming, high- No contracts. ruary to thrill audiences again. ism, but it’s not very deep and profound. tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be pre- Academy Award-winning actress Cate But here tonight it was the most extraordi- pared for a theatre experience like no other. Meals from $7.95 Blanchett said It was an extraordinary expe- nary cultural show I’ve ever seen and expe- Shen Yun performs at the Regal Theatre, ;ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐĂƉƉůLJͿ rience… the level of skill, but also the power rienced … The sense of divinity, spirituality, 474 Hay Street, Subiaco from 19-23 Febru- Delivered to your door of the archetypes and the narratives were and good values - those things for me were ary. Ticket prices: from $110 to $200. (Chil- startling. And of course it was exquisitely very transcendental, very inspirational… It dren under ve are not admitted). 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Call us on 9459 2846 2 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 From the editor’s desk Have a Go News Quick Quiz Ageing research snippet ★★★ ★★★ Questions Stimulating the brain may prevent It’s hard to believe this My goal in 2019 is to 1. Name four of the eight original reindeer. chronic back pain… is our nal edition for 2018 print 100,000 copies of 2. Which big company had advertisements featur- RESEARCHERS from the University of North Caro- and what a great year we this paper as we have so ing a happy, smiling Santa Claus? lina School of Medicine have found during experi- have had. We receive so many people asking for 3. Apart from red and green, what two colours are ments conducted on 20 people that they could tar- many compliments from extra copies everywhere most associated with Christmas? get one brain region with a weak alternating current they are distributed. 4. Which patron saint is remembered on 26 De- of electricity to enhance the naturally occurring brain readers about the paper ★★★ and I just want to thank cember? rhythms of the region and signi cantly decrease you for supporting this Our Have a Go News 5. What are the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave symptoms associated with chronic lower back pain. independent publication. Facebook page has baby Jesus, according to Christmas history? The researchers plan to conduct similar studies on I love producing our paper grown a lot this year and 6. Which is the most popular ornament at the top people with other forms of pain. WHAT a fantastic WA Se- and the sense of commu- if you are on that platform of Christmas trees? niors Week we had and nity we have and look for- join us where we have a 7. What two phrases are almost always on Christ- as a major sponsor of the ward to bringing you more lot of fun on a daily basis mas gift tags? Great West Aussies week we enjoyed run- great stories, events and and off er lots of extra in- 8. Which country created the Christmas eggnog? ning and attending many information in 2019. formation and giveaways. 9. St. Nicholas came from which country? - Did you know? events. The week kicked ★★★ ★★★ 10. How many points does a snow ake tradition- off with the AGL Seniors THE rst Aussie to be granted a commercial pilot’s I want to extend a big We have loads of give- ally have? Week Film Festival which aways inside to celebrate Answers on page 42 licence was WA’s Norman Brearley. The war hero saw 180 readers attend thank you to our adver- created Australia’s rst commercial air service, tisers. Without them we Christmas off ering read- a special preview of Old ers many chances to win. West Australian Airways, in 1921. He also ran WA Man and the Gun at Pal- would not be able to pro- ★★★ Airways and advised the founders of Qantas. duce this paper and dis- ace Cinemas. Then we The offi ce will be clos- Word of the month had Have a Go Day at tribute it as far and wide ing from 21 December Zetetic Burswood Park where we as we do. So please sup- Urban slang port them. I also extend a and reopen on 7 Janu- Adjective had perfect weather and ary. I take this opportunity record crowds. It was so big thank you to the team rare word Christmess behind the paper, our to wish you a very Merry Proceeding by inquiry. WRAPPING paper, ribbons and glitter that litter the lovely to see and chat to Christmas and a happy, so many readers on the journalists, sales staff and Mid 17th century: from Greek zttikos, from ztein house all through the month of December. support staff . healthy and prosperous ‘seek’. day. We then nished off New Year. the week with the WA ★★★ Seniors Awards where This month I farewell Quote of the month our columnist Vince Gar- from our staff Peter John- Jennifer Merigan Funny historical fact reff a was honoured with ston who has nished up Editor “LIFE can only be understood backwards, but it the top award.