Fresno Celebrates Shen Yun's 20th Anniversary Tour

Local leaders praise the classical Chinese dance company's performances showcasing 5,000 years of culture.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:48am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, jagged shapes and silhouettes in high-contrast red and white, conceptually representing the classical Chinese dance and music of the Shen Yun performance.Shen Yun's vibrant celebration of 5,000 years of Chinese culture captivates audiences in Fresno and beyond.Fresno Today

Shen Yun Performing Arts held two shows in Fresno, California, on March 21 and March 22, marking the company's 20th anniversary tour. Local officials, including the Fresno mayor and Kings County supervisor, issued letters of recognition honoring Shen Yun's efforts to bring traditional Chinese culture to diverse audiences in the region.

Why it matters

Shen Yun aims to revive 5,000 years of Chinese culture that predates communism, which the company describes as divinely inspired. The performances in Fresno provided an opportunity for local communities to experience this rich cultural heritage.

The details

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer praised the "talented, world-class artists and the dedicated professionals" behind the Shen Yun production. Kings County Supervisor Joe Neves commended the company for its "dedication to artistic excellence" and for "sharing cultural traditions with diverse audiences." Other local leaders, including the city manager of Kerman and the mayor of Parlier, also issued proclamations and letters celebrating Shen Yun's mission.

  • Shen Yun held two performances in Fresno on March 21 and March 22, 2026.
  • The performances marked the company's 20th anniversary tour.

The players

Jerry Dyer

The mayor of Fresno, California.

Joe Neves

The Kings County supervisor.

John Jansons

The city manager of Kerman, California.

Alma Beltran

The mayor of Parlier, California.

Shen Yun Performing Arts

A classical Chinese dance company based in New York that aims to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We are honored to have such talented, world-class artists and the dedicated professionals who make this production possible.”

— Jerry Dyer, Fresno Mayor

“These performances draw audiences from throughout the Central Valley, including residents of Kings County and surrounding communities.”

— Joe Neves, Kings County Supervisor

“We celebrate your courage to remind the freedom loving people of [the] world that political ideology will never conquer love or the human spirit yearning to be free.”

— John Jansons, Kerman City Manager

“The Mayor extends her best wishes for continued success to Shen Yun Performing Arts in their mission to celebrate and share the beauty of classical Chinese culture with communities throughout the world.”

— Alma Beltran, Mayor of Parlier

The takeaway

Shen Yun's performances in Fresno provided an opportunity for the local community to experience and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of traditional Chinese art forms, which the company aims to revive and share with diverse audiences around the world.