Shen Yun Artists Inspire Taiwanese Agriculture Executive to Consider His Mission

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—The chairman of Taiwan’s largest banana producing and trading company said Shen Yun Performing Arts awoke his wisdom and the beauty of the performance moved his heart.

“I was very touched by two things. The first is the three-dimensional stage. The second is Shen Yun presents our traditional Chinese culture. The traditional culture woke us up. We then realized many virtues and values that we should cherish,” After attending Shen Yun at the Chih-The Hall of the Kaohsiung Cultural Center in March 2, Yu Chih-jung stated that he was happy to have been able to say this.

He is a trustee for the Taiwan Banana Research Institute, and chairman of Yilung Agricultural Company. Yilung is Taiwan’s largest banana supplier and exports 20% of its market share to Japan every year. Yilung sells over 5,000 tons of bananas annually.

New York-based Shen Yun This is the most prestigious classical Chinese dance company in the world. Their mission is to share the beauty and goodness “China before communism.”

According to Mr. Yu, he was told by someone that Shen Yun was the best in the world. He has now experienced the performance for himself and can confirm what he heard. He found Shen Yun musicians and dancers to be inspiring.

“I can feel that the artists work very hard and take performing very seriously. Their diligence encouraged me to think a lot,” He said.

“Chinese culture has very deep values. But our modern people are too busy to think about them,” He said. “Shen Yun woke up the wisdom that we had when we were born but lost in this fast-paced society.”

Although Mr. Yu claimed he’s not religious, he believes people should look within to find ways to improve their lives.

“From Shen Yun, I felt that human beings have missions in this world … It encourages us to think about why we live and what we should live for.”

China has been the home of the 5000-year-old Chinese. civilization was built on values and virtues from the spiritual teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, virtues like loyalty, propriety, wisdom, justice, and benevolence—values that are universal and shared the world over.

Mr. Yu believes that the karmic relationshipDoing good works will bring you blessings in the near future.

“I felt the energy of Shen Yun is very good. I believe we audiences must be kind people, because only a person who wants to be just and positive could get the chance to attend Shen Yun,” He said.

‘It Encourages Us’

“Our society needs the spirit of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance,” The president of E-Da Cancer Hospital was Mr. Hung Chao-ming. He stated that he had seen these three words. Shen Yun programs They are a true joy to behold.

“Shen Yun dancers are very professional and work very hard on many things,” He said. “This was reflected in the perfect synchronization and many other aspects.”

Mr. Hung was impressed by the attention to detail, especially in designing the dynamic backdrop and the live orchestra. He also appreciated the collaboration between the orchestra and dancers.

“They are all super. They coordinate seamlessly,” He said. “Shen Yun brings positive values to society. It encourages us to do things according to truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance.”

Each Shen Yun Performance is composed of almost 20 vignettes. It features highly-expressive art forms, such as classical Chinese dancing, live orchestral music, soloists in the belcanto tradition, animated backdrops, and many more.

Fooyin University hospital doctor Chan Chih-chun said that he found hope in Shen Yun, and was able to soak in the glory and humanity of the performance.

“I was very, very amazed by the fantastic coordination between the classical Chinese dance and the live orchestra which has both Eastern and Western instruments,” He said. “The programs on stage, the light, and the sound … all are excellent and magnificent!”

Mr. Chan stated that he couldn’t view the musicians from his chair, but he could feel their presence. “the fabulous music perfectly match the dances.”

“I didn’t expect to receive this tremendous shock to my eyes and ears,” He said. “Compared with all the shows I have attended in my life, this is the best! The 3-D backdrop is astounding!”

Mr. Chan claimed that he saw dancers on the stage and then they suddenly jumped into the background. Sometimes, the figures appear in the backdrop He was surprised when he landed on the podium.

“Shen Yun is very entertaining. It has brilliant dances and an amazing backdrop. It doesn’t educate or promote anything, but you obtain very rich positive mindsets and values,” He said. “I really suggest everybody to attend Shen Yun. It has new production every year.”

Reporting by Epoch Times Staff in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

The Epoch Times It is proud to be a sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions Since Shen Yun’s conception in 2006.