How Shen Yun Tapped Religious Fervor to Make $266 Million
Briefly

Over the past decade, Shen Yun Performing Arts has seen extraordinary financial growth, jumping from $60 million in profits in 2015 to over a quarter of a billion dollars by 2022.
Shen Yun, operated by the Falun Gong movement, successfully fills venue seats worldwide, while the wellbeing of its young, low-paid performers is often overlooked.
The impressive revenue of Shen Yun highlights the extent of influence wielded by Falun Gong's founder, Li Hongzhi, over his followers in promoting and enriching his movement.
In 2023 alone, Shen Yun reported nearly $39 million from ticket sales, yet concerns arise over the financial practices possibly straying into unethical or illegal territory.
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