A profound belief in the divine is not unique to any one culture. Karen Bethnel, Tracey Silvermore, and their mother found that Shen Yun’s portrayal of the Creator resonated with their Christian beliefs.
We’re Christians ourselves, so we definitely appreciated the themes of salvation and appreciate the Creator. So we were very blessed by that. In our own way, said Ms. Silvermore, a fundraising and communications manager for a Christian charity.
The trio watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at New Theatre Oxford on Jan. 4.
Shen Yun Performing Arts is based in New York, and its mission is to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization — a culture that revered the divine.
Ms. Silvermore expressed that she felt a resonance with the godly themes, and she saw the appreciation for heaven and God.
Through classical Chinese dance and music, Shen Yun’s artists are able to tell vivid stories that originated in China before communism.
We highly recommend it. It is a beautiful celebration of 5,000 years of Chinese history in classical dance. Thank you to all the dancers. We thoroughly enjoyed it, said Ms. Bethnel.
Classical Chinese dance emphasizes bearing, form, and technique, which takes years to master. This dance form is one of the oldest in the world.
Ms. Silvermore was struck by the commitment and the dedication of the dancers. It must take years for them to train. Such hard work. So, definitely, we felt that.
Ms. Silvermore and Ms. Bethnel fulfilled their mother’s wish when they joined her to see Shen Yun perform this season.
Ms. Silvermore shared that she felt a happiness to bring Mum, to see what she wanted to see, what we enjoyed as well. And just joy for life, really.
In a world where cultures and belief systems often collide, Shen Yun’s performance managed to bridge the divide by resonating with an audience that included Christians such as Karen Bethnel, Tracey Silvermore, and their mother. Attending the Shen Yun Performing Arts show at New Theatre Oxford on January 4, the trio, who are Christians themselves, expressed their appreciation for the performance’s portrayal of the divine.
With its base in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts carries the mission of reviving 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, a culture that held deep reverence for the divine. Through the medium of classical Chinese dance and music, the artists of Shen Yun tell compelling stories that originated in China prior to the era of communism.
Tracey Silvermore, a fundraising and communications manager for a Christian charity, highlighted the resonance she felt with the godly themes depicted in the performance. She described witnessing an appreciation for heaven and God that struck a chord with her Christian beliefs. Expressing their satisfaction and recommendation, Ms. Bethnel stated, We highly recommend it. It is a beautiful celebration of 5,000 years of Chinese history in classical dance. Thank you to all the dancers. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Classical Chinese dance, with its emphasis on bearing, form, and technique, requires years of dedicated practice to master. As one of the world’s oldest dance forms, it demands unwavering commitment from its performers. Reflecting on the dedication of the Shen Yun dancers, Ms. Silvermore expressed her admiration, acknowledging the years of training and hard work required to reach such levels of excellence.
For Karen Bethnel, Tracey Silvermore, and their mother, attending the Shen Yun performance was not only an opportunity to indulge in their shared passion for the divine but also a chance to fulfill their mother’s wish. Ms. Silvermore expressed her joy in being able to bring their mother to witness the performance, stating that it brought happiness to all of them and rejuvenated their appreciation for life.
Shen Yun’s ability to captivate and resonate across religious and cultural backgrounds is a testament to the power of art in promoting understanding and appreciation. By showcasing the beauty and depth of Chinese history and its connection to the divine, Shen Yun is able to touch the hearts and souls of its diverse audience, leaving a lasting impact that transcends barriers.
