[Epoch Times October 03, 2021](Reported by The Epoch Times Portland Reporter Station) Two years later, on October 2, 2021, Shen Yun Performing Arts once again came to Portland, the economic capital of Maine. In the PORTLAND Merrill Auditorium (PORTLAND Merrill Auditorium), the dedication of pure goodness, pure beauty, exquisite exquisite art works, let the local audience who are looking forward to seeing the charm and grace finally come true.
The lost culture of the gods returned to the stage. During the two-hour performance, the audience followed the Shen Yun touring art troupe to enjoy the five thousand years of Chinese culture and history. Among them, men’s classical dance and women’s classical dance were shocked by the applause of the audience. The audience stood up and cheered at the curtain call, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.
Desormiers, the president of a local tax company, said that she felt that the gods and Buddhas on the stage were “real.” “
The beautiful classical dance impressed the audience. Several parents wanted to know how to participate in the Feitian dance training, and asked whether Western children can also learn Chinese classical dance.
Portland is the largest city and port in Maine. Here is the blessing of nature: the long coastline, the magnificent mountains, the beautiful seascape, the lush forest… And the local audience said that they have been looking forward to the visit of Shen Yun for two consecutive years. It has been spread from ear to ear, telling many relatives and friends not to miss the rare opportunity!
The moment when the president of the company observes Shen Yun and feels the true display of Buddhism
Sarah Desormiers, the founder and president of a local law firm, said that Shen Yun dance has a profound meaning and is a true portrayal of human society today. “When I watched it, (feeling the dance) was really talking to me.”
The gods and Buddhas were displayed on the stage, leading the audience through time and space. Sarah feels fascinated. She believes that the fairyland on the stage is so real. “On a spiritual level, I think the performance (of the divinity) is a very real presentation. I think this is really the time when the Dharma is displayed.” She said that she performed the show. The connotation has similar roots with Western Orthodox in many respects. “I feel very peaceful, very divine.”
In the last show of Shen Yun’s performance, at the last moments of the end of the catastrophe, the creator of the world once again came to the world to save sentient beings. This made Sarah feel that “it is simply perfect. The plot is very touching and deeply rooted in people’s hearts.” The last-minute creator of the world tried to turn the tide, this Makes her feel, “It must be like this.”
Musician: Shen Yun’s performance is sublimated
“As a musician, I am especially impressed with the music. The coordination of the music combined with the interpretation of dance is extremely elegant and expressive. I was deeply moved by this performance. This is a very outstanding performance.” Musician David Brandes said.
Brandes has conducted operas and orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, China, and the Virgin Islands. He has taught at Franklin Pierce University for more than 40 years. He currently serves as music director in many churches in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
“The feeling this performance gives you, if you don’t appreciate this performance, you will not experience it. Every part here is combined into a wonderful chapter, a wonderful expression. So this feeling has also been sublimated. “Brandes said.
Thank Shen Yun for returning to Portland, President praised the extraordinary performance
To watch the Shen Yun performance, Mr. Randee Reynolds, the president of a Maine hospital, and his wife Nancy Reynolds waited for nearly two years. Nancy said, “We bought tickets a year and a half ago (before the global pandemic), when we planned to come to Portland for the first time. Therefore, we are very grateful to Shen Yun for deciding to come back to perform.”
“I’ve been looking forward to seeing it for a long time. Shen Yun is outstanding and extraordinary!” they said.
Reynolds said, “I think she was very inspiring and accurately showed what happened today. I also think this is very educational for people who come out to watch tonight.”
The director of a well-known pharmaceutical company was taken away from the world by Shen Yun songs
Mr. Brian Montmeny worked for the world‘s largest pharmaceutical company and served as the technical director of the “Life Science” organization among them. He said that Shen Yun’s performance completely exceeded his expectations, and the shock he felt in his heart was beyond words.
He believes that this traditional culture has absolute significance. “This will give more meaning to life, beyond what you can put in your pocket or have more than your head. You know, keeping tradition is the meaning of our existence today, to understand our connection with our ancestors.”
The Chinese songs sung by Shen Yun singers with Bel Canto, the lyrics express the hope of waiting for the creator to return to heaven. Brian was very intoxicated and said, “Oh my God! He took me beyond the mortal world, he completely took my heart away. I always thought I was a man of faith, but the tenor sang the very divine lyrics It hits me. Although I can’t understand a Chinese character, I can feel it (the spiritual connotation).”
Shen Yun’s exquisite and extraordinary builders praise: It’s a great work
Elliot Chamberlain, president of the architectural company, believes that Shen Yun artists “provide a beautiful experience, which is a great work.”
He said that Shen Yun brought the audience’s audiovisual impact and was extremely energetic. “Beautiful visual effects run through.”
He said, “The interaction between the high-tech technology and the stage is perfect. It is really beyond imagination to see this from a show that shows Chinese traditions.”
He praised: “I think the production is very beautiful and extraordinary, especially in some subtleties.”
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