Political interference to blame, say supporters
POLITICAL PRESSURE: Albert Ho Chun-yan, a legislative council member, speaks at a press conference. He regards the refusal to grant visas a result of political pressure from Beijing.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, warmly received in more than 100 cities worldwide so far, is effectively being denied entry by the Hong Kong authorities just days before seven sold-out shows were to begin.
Shen Yun performs traditional Chinese dance and music—so traditional that it is not welcome by the communist regime in mainland China.
Shen Yun has been canceled in Hong Kong, local organizers announced at noon on Jan. 23, citing the refusal of Hong Kong authorities to issue visas to seven key production staff. The 7,000 residents of this world financial center who held tickets to the much-anticipated premier of Shen Yun will have to wait.
