Puerto Rico House Speaker Praises Shen Yun: 'A 10 From Me'

Speaker Carlos Johnny Méndez and other Puerto Rican theatergoers were captivated by Shen Yun's performance in San Juan.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:42am

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Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos Johnny Méndez and other Puerto Rican theatergoers were deeply impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts' showcase of traditional Chinese culture and dance during their recent performance in San Juan. Méndez gave the show a perfect '10' rating, while other attendees praised the costumes, music, and messages conveyed through the performance.

Why it matters

Shen Yun's tour of Puerto Rico was part of the company's global mission to revive 5,000 years of divinely inspired Chinese culture and share it with audiences worldwide. The positive reception from prominent Puerto Rican figures like Méndez highlights the universal appeal and impact of Shen Yun's artistry.

The details

During Shen Yun's performance in San Juan on February 28, Speaker Méndez said the show 'gets a 10 from me' and praised its ability to convey 'messages of reflection' and reconnect the audience with 'nature and with one's inner self.' Other attendees, including entrepreneur Awilda Herrera and doctor Grisel Rodríguez, were captivated by the costumes, music, and storytelling of the performance, with Herrera describing it as 'an incredible jewel.'

  • Shen Yun performed in San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 28, 2026.

The players

Carlos Johnny Méndez

Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives who gave Shen Yun a perfect '10' rating after seeing the performance.

Awilda Herrera

An entrepreneur, model, and TV personality who called Shen Yun a 'mix of emotions, culture, colors, and music' that 'truly reaches you, moving all your senses and making you think beyond.'

Grisel Rodríguez

A doctor who praised the 'very beautiful costumes' and 'softness' and 'graceful' dancing of the Shen Yun performers.

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What they’re saying

“They get a 10 from me.”

— Carlos Johnny Méndez, Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives (NTD News)

“It truly reaches you, moving all your senses and making you think beyond.”

— Awilda Herrera, Entrepreneur, model, and TV personality (NTD News)

“I loved the costumes, very beautiful costumes. And I also liked the softness, the way they dance so gracefully.”

— Grisel Rodríguez, Doctor (NTD News)

What’s next

Shen Yun next performs in Salt Lake City and Miami.

The takeaway

Shen Yun's performance in Puerto Rico was met with widespread acclaim, with the House Speaker and other prominent attendees praising the show's artistry, cultural significance, and ability to inspire reflection and connection. This highlights the universal appeal of Shen Yun's mission to revive traditional Chinese culture through music and dance.