Shen Yun’s visit to Brazil was welcomed by fans in both cities and the venues were full | The Epoch Times

[The Epoch Times, April 24, 2024](Reported by Epoch Times reporter Mai Lei in Sao Paulo, Brazil) At around 8 a.m. on April 24, local time, the Shen Yun International Art Troupe, which is highly acclaimed in the Americas, Europe and other places, visited Sao Paulo, Brazil. The eagerly awaited local fans held up banners in the airport lobby to welcome Shen Yun to Brazil. When they saw the Shen Yun artists approaching one by one, the enthusiastic fans immediately offered cups of chocolate, showing their loyalty as landlords.

This is the third time that Shen Yun has come to Brazil. This year, Shen Yun will perform 10 times in Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, 2 times in Curitiba, the seventh largest city in Brazil, and Porto Alegre. 3 games, which can be described as an unprecedented event. The local organizer of Shen Yun said that the venues in Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre are now fully booked, and the venues in Curitiba are also close to being full.

Shen Yun International Performing Arts Troupe has been touring the world for more than four months. Audiences from many countries around the world have experienced the extensive and profound Chinese civilization and the divine culture with the connotation of cultivation. Wherever Shen Yun goes, sold-out box offices are the norm, and many audiences are moved to tears when watching the performances.

“Improving self-cultivation brings positive energy to the audience”

Chen Zhujun, the main dancer of Shen Yun, came to Brazil for the first time. She was very happy, “It’s my first time here and I feel very happy.”

She shared that amid Shen Yun’s intense daily schedule, she maintained a good condition by practicing Falun Dafa’s principles of “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance” and meditating.

“All our actors focus on their own cultivation – this is the most important thing. Only by improving their cultivation can what (we) bring to the audience have pure energy.” Chen Zhujun said.

She also learns historical knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of the ancient characters she plays, “I will do some homework. If it is (playing) a historical figure, we will learn more about some ancient poems, etc., and also refer to some ancient stories, and then continue to Think about it.”

Chen Zhujun wants to tell the Brazilian audience, “Please come and see it more and seize this opportunity to appreciate the divine culture.”

“The story of Shen Yun is based on five thousand years of divine culture.”

The main lead dancer Yu Minghui said that she had heard that the Brazilian audience was very enthusiastic, “I hope the local audience will also look forward to our performance this year.”

She said that Shen Yun’s dance presents Chinese classical dance and folk dance. “(We) use the movements of Chinese classical dance to show the emotions of the characters and let the audience understand the plot of the story. (The story) is also drawn from five thousand years of culture.”

“I can’t catch the characteristics of fairies or ancient characters at the beginning. When I understand the deeper connotation behind it, I will understand the person. Then when I perform, I will combine my understanding with my understanding. I will try my best to show the meaning behind it to the audience.”

Yu Minghui said that she usually maintains a calm mind through meditation practice. “This can calm me down, stabilize me in this busy schedule, and then quickly restore my strength to cope with this busy schedule.”

“Showing Chinese culture before the Communist Party”

Jared Ren, the main lead dancer, said, “We are very happy to bring this year’s new program to the Brazilian audience and show the best Chinese traditional culture to the Brazilian audience.”

The purpose of Shen Yun is to revive traditional Chinese culture. He believes that “today’s China, under the atheistic rule of communism, no longer has real Chinese culture. (The current Chinese narrative) is distorting history, and what we depict to the Brazilian audience It is a true story, a true history; it is the true Chinese values ​​​​and the essence of China’s five thousand years of civilization; it is China before communism.”

He introduced how he studied the characters on the stage with great concentration, “We researched each different character and understood the different movements, different historical backgrounds and cultural backgrounds of each character – this is what we do in advance, and then we dance every time I close my eyes and imagine that I am no longer Jared, but that specific character from that time period.”

Jared wants to tell the Brazilian audience, “We hope you enjoy our show!”

Orchestra conductor: Bringing a new program to Brazil for the 2024 season

Gao Deming, orchestra conductor of Shen Yun International Performing Arts Troupe, said, “I look forward to bringing better performances this year. We have a new set of programs every year, hoping to bring the best performances and the best effects to the local people.”

Many viewers praised the Shen Yun orchestra for its majestic power. He explained its uniqueness, “The Shen Yun Orchestra is based on the style of a Western orchestra, plus Chinese instruments such as the erhu and pipa, and incorporates Chinese elements and charm, that is, the West and the East. A combination of musical styles.”

In Chinese culture, “music” means “medicine”. He said, “Chinese people have this concept: music can heal the body and soul. In particular, traditional Chinese music is very smooth, quiet, calm, and the melody is very beautiful. People are When listening to music, you can truly realize the unity of nature and man and benefit from it.”

He is looking forward to visiting the beautiful country of Brazil and “also looking forward to seeing more beautiful scenery.”

Erhu player: Shen Yun Orchestra’s music is both grand and delicate

Shen Yun’s erhu soloist Wang Zhen said, “When we create new programs every year, we try to put some surprises in to bring ‘unexpectedness’ to the audience, so this performance also has a lot of innovative content and stories. “

She introduced the uniqueness of the Shen Yun Orchestra, “The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is a combination of Chinese and Western. Our approach is to combine the characteristics of Western harmony and Eastern melody, plus several representative traditional Chinese instruments. These instruments greatly It increases the expressiveness of the orchestra and just meets the needs on the stage.”

“For example, if there is a battlefield scene on the stage, when the strings of the pipa are swept, the atmosphere of war will come out. If it is some dance drama performance, as soon as you hear the Rakshasa (instrument) or Chinese drum, the drama The feeling comes out. So the spectacular Western symphony combined with the unique Chinese instruments makes the music of Shen Yun Symphony both atmospheric and delicate.”

Wang Zhen explained, “We believe that Chinese music is the unity of nature and man. What kind of character a person is will be shown in the music. If the music you play is traditional and harmonious, the audience will understand it when they hear it.” The performer’s mental state will also affect the audience.”

15,000 viewers in 3 cities in Brazil are eagerly awaiting

João Marchesini Jr., head of the Brazilian Falun Dafa Association, also came to pick up the plane. He said with great anticipation, “This will be a wonderful event! Shen Yun is bringing the best traditional culture from China to Brazil before communism. culture – one that many people don’t know – that will revive values ​​and traditions that have been lost in the modern world.”

“This year they will perform in three major cities in Brazil to about 15,000 people! So we have the best expectations. People will definitely enjoy wonderful performances and the best art.”

Andre Hohl, the sports coach who greeted Shen Yun at the airport, said, “I saw Shen Yun for the first time in Argentina in 2012, and then twice in Brazil.” “The performance was really great, the effect was amazing, and it made people feel extremely sacred.” He explained, “I felt like I was immersed in this experience[of watching]as if everything around me disappeared and I was completely immersed in the plot and forgot about myself.”

“I feel that performance can indeed sublimate the human soul and take us to a higher realm.” He said that he walked out of the theater and became a “new person.” “At least to some extent, I have renewed, It’s like a shell has been removed and when you leave the theater, you will find that many things have been put into place and you will have a different feeling.”

Film producer Guilherme Machado, who came to pick her up, said, “I am very excited today. I have been waiting for this day for a long time. I am very happy to come here with my friends to receive Shen Yun. I am very happy to have such close contact with Shen Yun.” excited.”

Shen Yun’s mission is to revive 5,000-year-old culture. Regarding this, he said, “I really feel that what they are doing now is beyond the reach of others. I am very happy that they are performing in my country.” He said, “I hope you spend your time in Brazil.” Have fun, as Brazilians we are very happy to host you here, you are great! ”

As a filmmaker, he was deeply impressed by Shen Yun’s marquee. “I watched performances in Curitiba and São Paulo last year, and the marquee was very beautiful. The interaction between the dancers and the 3D animation was really great, something I have never seen before.” He said this inspired him, “In filmmaking, actors have to be very organized and very disciplined to be able to do this.”

There was also a tour group returning from Europe, and some of them had already purchased Shen Yun tickets. A woman named Vera Lúcia Mensch said that her family had already bought four tickets. She did not expect that the Shen Yun Performing Arts Troupe would come to Brazil today. They immediately joined the welcoming procession. Mensch wanted to tell Shen Yun, “We look forward to your wonderful performance. We have great respect for these amazing artists.” Several other tourists said they also had to rush home to buy tickets.

(Marcos Schotgues contributed to this article)

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