The New York Times found that performers in Shen Yun were routinely discouraged from seeking medical care for injuries and often worked grueling hours for low pay.
Performers have reported emotional abuse and manipulation, pushed to extremes in their dedication to Falun Gong's founder, whom they regard as a living god.
The training facility in New York, a secluded 400-acre compound, emphasizes loyalty to Mr. Li, with performers greeting him as shi fu, meaning master.
Shen Yun aims to spread the message of Falun Gong, a spiritual movement facing persecution in China, drawing performers connected deeply to its teachings.
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