(Clearwisdom.net) On March 19, 2009, Shen Yun Performing Arts continued its performance in the Performing Arts Center of Hsinchu City. The Chinese classical dance touched artists in the Hsinchu area and received praises from all parties. The audience requested additional show times. The organizers finally decided to add two more performances on the evening of March 24 and 25 at the Yuanlin Performance Hall in Changhua County for the Taiwan audience.

Traditional Wood Carving Artist: Demonstrating Chinese Culture Using Folk Tales, Inspiring the Kindness of People

Mr. Lee Shuiyuan, a traditional wood carving artist enjoyed the Shen Yun Performing Arts show on March 19 in Hsinchu. He thought the show was very meaningful and had a deep connotation, "It gives people a sense of enlightenment."

He thought that the dance dramas that use folk tales to demonstrate Chinese culture helped to inspire people's kindness. Mr. Lee said, "The story of the Monkey King is from a famous traditional Chinese novel. Everybody is familiar with the story. I was deeply moved by the performance."

Mr. Lee said, "Apart from entertainment, the performance also inspires the kindness of people and has a positive effect on the society."

Executive Director of Ballet: Demonstrating the Essence of the Arts

Ms. Qiu Qiongfang, Executive Director of Ballet of IVETA Dance and her daughter Chen Wenyu, a dance teacher, came to enjoy the show together. She was touched by the show, "I was moved by the production of the entire performance, the dance presentations, and the techniques. From watching the Shen Yun show, I felt that the Chinese classical dance is indeed worth being promoted."

As a ballet teacher, Ms. Qiu thought in the past that the Chinese folk dance was merely one of the dances. After she watched the Shen Yun show, she understands that Chinese classical dance can convey Chinese culture, "Chinese folk dance is beyond ballet. The male dancers' performance reached the Hollywood standard. The beauty of female dancers and the demonstration of the essence of arts truly touched me. It was really a great show."

Ms. Qiu especially appreciated the dance drama "The Poet's Vision," "I saw the fairies coming down from the backdrop, and then Li Bai danced with the fairies. The male dancer completely demonstrated the Chinese culture, from both the visual and dance perspective. It went beyond my imagination of Chinese classical dance. It was excellent."

From the dancers' facial expressions, she could tell their diligence level and gave her a completely new perspective of Chinese dance, which is also what she most enjoyed and appreciated. "Using this kind of choreography to demonstrate the history of the eastern culture is indeed moving. Each and every performer was wonderful. I am very touched watching this show."

Ms. Qiu's daughter, Chen Wenyu is a ballroom dance teacher at IVETA Dance. She said, "I've seen the historical heritage of the Chinese dance from the show. It is a great show and very touching."

Ms. Chen's focus area has been Latin dance. She has rarely seen Chinese folk dance. She thought that the show was very unique, "My favorite was "Dragon Springs Drummers." It was very inspiring. It was very exciting and delightful. You could tell that every dancer has great basic dancing skills. I should be more diligent in practicing my basic skills," Chen Wenyu.

Head of an Art Center: Shen Yun Show Is Art Raised to a Sublime Level

Mr. Sun Donglian, head of the Round Seat Art Center, watched the show and thought that the Shen Yun show is art raised to a sublime level, carrying many inner meanings.

Mr. Sun was especially impressed with the backdrops. Dancers emerge from the backdrops, extending the heavenly world to the earthly world onstage, thus merging heaven with humankind. This merging is very appealing and also a breakthrough in art.

Besides, the performers are equipped with many advanced dancing skills. "I was very, very touched while watching the show. I am touched, because I can see the performers' complete devotion to passing down culture."

The Tibetan "Dance of the Snow-Capped Mountain" left him with a deep impression. "Shen Yun demonstrates the essence of Tibetan culture through its dance programs, body language, and movements of the dancers. I think it is very good."

Shen Yun's show combines cultivation of humanity with art based on traditional culture. The programs are presented through dance at a high level. He said, "As far as I am concerned, the whole course of the show reveals the [Buddha] Law on earth."

The show inspired him to understand the true meaning of life, "People say that the Buddha is in our heart. We should cultivate to this realm in the course of our lives."