Shen Yun Performing Arts staged the first of seven shows at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Saturday night.

[Mr. Miller, CEO]:
"It was very good. It showed a lot of the different ethnic characters of China of Chinese heritage. And it was very entertaining."

[Dr. Boone, Physician]:
"It was wonderful. It was really educational and we learned a lot about Chinese culture and I loved it."

The mayor of neighboring city Chula Vista, Cheryl Cox, and her husband Steve were also impressed by Shen Yun.

[Mrs. Cox, Chula Vista Mayor]:
"Being able to see the diversity of culture and of dance and of music and being able to tell a story. I think it was just charming."

[Mr. Cox, Audience Member]:
"It was a lesson in history. Very very helpful to see some of the things that have happened in the past in China. And I thought the whole experience was a tremendous opportunity."

[Mrs. Cox, Chula Vista Mayor]:
"That when you come back we will have a chance to come again and we will tell our friends what a wonderful evening it was."

[Mr. Cox, Audience Member]:
"Extremely well done and it's something we look forward to coming to again. We hope to come back to San Diego on many more occassions in the future."

[Lina, Audience Member]:
"I loved the show. I am looking forward to the next year."

[Emily, Audience Member]:
"I wish it would come to Portland. I would love to watch it again."

NTD, San Diego.