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Chinese Spectacular, historically known as the early branding for what is now Shen Yun Performing Arts, represents the mission to revive traditional Chinese culture through dance, music, and storytelling. Founded in 2006 by Falun Gong practitioners in New York, the company set out to present a living portrait of classical Chinese art, integrating a live orchestra that blends traditional Chinese and Western instruments with original compositions written for each production. While Shen Yun has evolved into a globally recognized company, the spirit of Chinese Spectacular lives on in the performances that mix history, myth, and culture into a seamless stage experience.