[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the cultural 
impact of Shen Yun Performing Arts, a dance and music company that 
promotes traditional Chinese heritage throughout the United States and 
the world. The group will be coming to New Jersey in coordination with 
the New Jersey Falun Dafa Association, and I would like to thank them 
for sharing their art with my home state.
  Shen Yun's performances are marked by their beauty and grace and the 
dancers' ornate costumes. Each dancer adheres to a strict training 
regimen that requires a thorough knowledge of Chinese dance and 
customs. The production showcases 5,000 years of Chinese history while 
bringing the audience a thrilling experience. Their show combines the 
energy of dance and music with the wisdom of famous Chinese legends in 
a manner that both educates and entertains its spectators.
  Shen Yun Performing Arts has made incredible strides in its short 
existence. In 2009 alone, they performed in front of over 800,000 
people, four times more than in their first year, in almost 100 cities 
worldwide. They have been featured in such esteemed venues as Radio 
City Music Hall in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and 
Le Palais de Congres in Paris, France.
  Madam Speaker, I would once more like to thank Shen Yun Performing 
Arts for their contribution to the advancement of the arts and their 
tireless promotion of Chinese culture. Their efforts have breathed new 
life into Chinese traditions and provided thousands with an indepth 
look into their heritage.

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