CBS News provides an in-depth look into Shen Yun, a Chinese cultural performance group based in New York that aims to revive China's 5,000-year-old divine culture through classical Chinese dance and live music. The article reveals the group's origins linked to Falun Gong, a spiritual movement banned by the Chinese government in 1999, which has led to allegations of forced labor, child labor, and suppression of medical care among practitioners. Former performers, including Jeff Sun and Ashley Cheng, share harrowing experiences of living in fear, forced labor, and injuries at Dragon Springs, Shen Yun's training center. They also accuse the group of discouraging medical treatment and being subjected to harsh discipline, with some suing Shen Yun for abuse. Shen Yun representatives deny these allegations, claiming the community is a faith-based cultural group and suggesting that the lawsuits are politically motivated by the Chinese government, which has labeled Shen Yun as propaganda. Meanwhile, Shen Yun's artistic director and a company VP praise its mastery of classical Chinese dance, innovative use of digital backdrops, and its mission to promote traditional Chinese culture. The performance is described as a visually stunning, spiritually uplifting experience, with a focus on symbolism, color, and storytelling. The article also highlights Shen Yun's upcoming performances, including a limited engagement in Escondido, California, and underscores the group's global popularity and cultural significance.