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Reception has been mixed to Shen Yun Performing Arts. Initially the shows were titled "Chinese Spectacular", "Holiday Wonders", and "Shen Yun", but now the company mostly performs under its own name. Each year the Shen Yun Performing Arts show tours several countries, performing across Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia. Shen Yun's shows have been staged in several leading stages, including New York’s [[Radio City Music Hall]], London’s [[Royal Festival Hall]], Washington DC’s [[Kennedy Center]], and Paris’ Le [[Palais des congrès de Paris|Palais de Congrès]] and have drawn praise from varied sources.<ref name=Tulsa>[http://www.tulsaworld.com/spot/article.aspx?subjectid=272&articleid=20090315_272_D4_TheShe347091 James D. Watt, Chinese Performing Arts simply divine.] </ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.divineperformingarts.org/history |title=History / Shen Yun Performing Arts |accessdate=2009-04-01 }}</ref> |
Reception has been mixed to Shen Yun Performing Arts. Initially the shows were titled "Chinese Spectacular", "Holiday Wonders", and "Shen Yun", but now the company mostly performs under its own name. Each year the Shen Yun Performing Arts show tours several countries, performing across Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia. Shen Yun's shows have been staged in several leading stages, including New York’s [[Radio City Music Hall]], London’s [[Royal Festival Hall]], Washington DC’s [[Kennedy Center]], and Paris’ Le [[Palais des congrès de Paris|Palais de Congrès]] and have drawn praise from varied sources.<ref name=Tulsa>[http://www.tulsaworld.com/spot/article.aspx?subjectid=272&articleid=20090315_272_D4_TheShe347091 James D. Watt, Chinese Performing Arts simply divine.] </ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.divineperformingarts.org/history |title=History / Shen Yun Performing Arts |accessdate=2009-04-01 }}</ref> |
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The contents of the shows have been described by various Western media outlets as "political", aiming to promote the "plight" of [[Falun Gong]] and to criticize the Communist Party of China. The shows have also been described as |
The contents of the shows have been described by various Western media outlets as "political", aiming to promote the "plight" of [[Falun Gong]] and to criticize the Communist Party of China. The shows have also been described as [[propaganda]] for the spiritual movement. <ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/dance/3671451/Shen-Yun-Propaganda-as-entertainment.html |title=Shen Yun: Propaganda as entertainment |accessdate=2009-04-01 }}</ref> Most of the performers practice the discipline, and the show has been criticized by ''[[The Guardian]]'' for placing too much emphasis on Falun Gong, apparently contravening their stated mission to preserve the [[Culture of China|heritage of classical China]].<ref name='guardian'> {{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/feb/25/dance |title=Dance review: Shen Yun |accessdate=2009-04-01 }}</ref> Additionally, ''The Guardian'' also criticized it as "a horribly [[Disney]]fied version of the traditional Chinese culture," and "tainted by the political baggage that they carry".<ref name='guardian' /> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
Revision as of 03:40, 18 August 2009
Shen Yun Performing Arts (simplified Chinese: 神韵艺术团; traditional Chinese: 神韻藝術團; pinyin: shén yùn yì shù tuán), formerly known as Divine Performing Arts, is a Falun Gong-affiliated[1] arts and entertainment company based in New York City. It was founded in 2006.
Artist content and performers
Shen Yun's shows mainly feature singing and dancing. Traditional Chinese culture is a major source of inspiration.[2]
Critical reception
Reception has been mixed to Shen Yun Performing Arts. Initially the shows were titled "Chinese Spectacular", "Holiday Wonders", and "Shen Yun", but now the company mostly performs under its own name. Each year the Shen Yun Performing Arts show tours several countries, performing across Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia. Shen Yun's shows have been staged in several leading stages, including New York’s Radio City Music Hall, London’s Royal Festival Hall, Washington DC’s Kennedy Center, and Paris’ Le Palais de Congrès and have drawn praise from varied sources.[3][4]
The contents of the shows have been described by various Western media outlets as "political", aiming to promote the "plight" of Falun Gong and to criticize the Communist Party of China. The shows have also been described as propaganda for the spiritual movement. [5] Most of the performers practice the discipline, and the show has been criticized by The Guardian for placing too much emphasis on Falun Gong, apparently contravening their stated mission to preserve the heritage of classical China.[6] Additionally, The Guardian also criticized it as "a horribly Disneyfied version of the traditional Chinese culture," and "tainted by the political baggage that they carry".[6]
External links
- http://www.ShenYunPerformingArts.org/ Official site
References
- ^ Chen, Kathy (15 November 2007). "Chinese Dissidents Take On Beijing Via Media Empire". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
- ^ http://www.divineshows.com
- ^ James D. Watt, Chinese Performing Arts simply divine.
- ^ "History / Shen Yun Performing Arts". Retrieved 2009-04-01.
- ^ "Shen Yun: Propaganda as entertainment". Retrieved 2009-04-01.
- ^ a b "Dance review: Shen Yun". Retrieved 2009-04-01.