Was I In A Cult? SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT & Shen Yun/Falun Gong is Still a Cult! Pt1 [UPDATE]
Apr 13, 2026
They unpack Shen Yun’s global touring machine and how ticket revenue flows through its network. They trace alleged financial ties to leaders, media outlets, and luxury spending. Federal probes, visa and labor claims, and lawsuits by former performers get attention. A personal childhood account introduces Falun Gong’s teachings, medical rejection, and intense training culture.
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Ticket Money Feeds Falun Gong Media And Leadership
- Revenue from Shen Yun funnels into Falun Gong enterprises like The Epoch Times and into the group's leader rather than typical arts expenses.
- Hosts cite New York Times reporting on expensive jewelry, mandatory clothing, and subscription fees as examples of where funds flow.
Nonprofit Status Lets Shen Yun Accumulate Huge Tax Exempt Cash
- Shen Yun exploits nonprofit tax status to amass and hold vast cash reserves exempt from income and payroll taxes.
- Hosts reference tax records showing roughly $266 million in cash and argue advertising is funded by follower donations.
Dancers Face Low Pay Allegations And Legal Scrutiny
- Former Shen Yun dancers allege forced labor, low or no pay, and abusive training, prompting federal lawsuits and labor investigations.
- Hosts detail contracts: zero pay year one, about $500/month year two, ~$1,000/month later, with claims of physical harm and confinement.
