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General of the Army Douglas McArthur: One of Japan’s benefactors
The Japanese initially greeted MacArthur with suspicion and concern, but by the end of his stay, they saw him off with tears of gratitude and appreciation in their eyes.
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Suffering from chronic digestive problems, an American businessman finally discovered a shining light of hope
Fifteen, twenty years after starting his business, Mr. George Alpert began suffering from chronic digestive problems. When exhaustion made him lose almost all hope, an amazing realization lead him to a turning point that completely changed his life.
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Saint Cecilia: The Patron Saint of musicians and her incorruptible body
‘Saint Cecilia’ is a painting that portrays the image of an incredibly significant woman from within the Christian faith; the first martyr of the religion with an ‘incorruptible body’, who holds the honor of being the patron saint of church music.
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Like a Fairy Tale
Half Caucasian and half Chinese, dancer Yi Li grew up on a farm in southern Germany. Horseback riding, fairytales, and sports filled her childhood. Then one day after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, her mother suggested she try dancing, setting in motion a magical new life.
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Dante’s Divine Comedy
Divided into three parts – Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso – the lengthly epic poem traces the journey of Dante, who is both the author and the main character of the trilogy, from the darkness and terror of hell to purgatory and on to the revelation of the divine light of ...
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Shen Yun reclaims humanity’s lost heritage
I have watched the Shen Yun Performing Arts performances in both Taiwan and America and often found audiences leaving the show in tears of joy, excitement, amazement, and thrill. Many shared in the interviews that their hearts were uplifted, their bodies refreshed and energized and their minds purified.
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Mona Lisa- the mysterious smile yet to be decoded
A mong Leonardo Da Vinci ‘s outstanding collection, the “Mona Lisa" is deemed to be the most special one with a uniquely enchanting smile and other unresolved features.
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When truth and beauty fall to victims of evil and atrocities
It is a story about the tragic life and love of a talented young couple. It was the love for art and the shared spiritual path that brought them together, ironically though, it was the very reason that tore them apart.
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Ronald Reagan – A life dedicated to the ideal of freedom
President Ronald Reagan has been remembered as an outstanding figure whose life and career served as inspiration for countless generations, and his political legacy holds forever precious lessons handed down to posterity.
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The enchanting features of the Shen Yun symphony orchestra
Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra features the perfect harmony of classical music East and West. The distinct sound of Chinese instruments is accentuated on the foundation of Western orchestra. The perfect arrangement and blend of the beauty and spirit of Chinese music with the power of the Western orchestra has made ...
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The romantic legends behind Beethoven’s iconic Moonlight Sonata
The Moonlight Sonata is said to be the piece that marked a change in Beethoven’s composition style. It features an air of regret and loss, while simultaneously echoing the murmur of hushed prayers and the fierce sound of an approaching storm. It is a piece shrouded in romantic mythology but ...
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Technique, tenacity, and talent: Niccolò Paganini, history’s most accomplished violinist
Paganini was an extraordinary 19th-century composer and violinist. The Italian musician could play three octaves across four strings in a hand span, a skill, amongst many, that elevated him from his contemporaries.