Eight companies, with five hundred world-class artists perform a breathtaking, all-new production every year. Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of heavenly realms… transporting you to a magical world.
5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn
Shen Yun is a brilliant artistic revival and celebration of China’s rich cultural heritage. After decades of communist rule, much of this divinely inspired culture has been lost.
Now, ancient legends and timeless virtues come alive on stage, preserving the essence of a civilization that has endured for millennia. With every performance, Shen Yun conveys the extraordinary depth and breadth of genuine Chinese culture, bringing the magnificence of 5,000 years of civilization vividly back to life.
This has not been easy. Many of our performers practice Falun Gong, a peaceful meditation exercise which has been persecuted by communist China since 1999—a heart-wrenching story that we also include on stage. A story that tells of what our family members have endured at the hands of a brutal, atheist regime.
A story that Beijing seeks to silence.
 | CLASSICAL CHINESE DANCEPoetry in motion, where every gesture tells a story |
 | STUNNING COSTUMESExquisite designs carry you through dynasties past |
 | A UNIQUE ORCHESTRAEastern and Western instruments masterfully woven into captivating original scores |
 | PICTURESQUE BACKDROPSImmersive scenes sweep you away to magical realms |
 | MYTHS & LEGENDSTimeless stories that stir the soul and spark the imagination |
