Local Proclamations Received in 2008-2009 Season
San Diego was the first stop in US west of SHEN YUN Performing Arts (Formerly Divine Performing Arts) 2009 World Tour. Many government officials sent warm greetings and proclamations to praise SHEN YUN's efforts to revive authentic Chinese culture.
Jerry Sanders, Mayor fo the City of San Diego, issued proclamation and recognized December 26, 2008 - the opening night of SHEN YUN performances of in San Diego - to be "Divine Performing Arts' Chinese New Year Spectacular Day."

Government officials who issued proclamations for Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour in San Diego include:
- Susan Davis, U.S. Congresswoman
- Bob Filner, U.S. Congressman
- Christine Kehoe, California State Senator
- Mark Wyland, California Statte Senator
- Joel Anderson, California State Assembly Member
- Martin Garrick, California State Assembly Member
- Mary Salas, California State Assembly Member
- Anthony Young, Councilmember of the City of San Diego
- Donna Frye, Councilmember of the City of San Diego
- Randy Voepel, Mayor of the City of Santee
- Art Madrid, Mayor of the City of La Mesa
- and more ...
Local Proclamations Received in 2007-2008 Season

- Bob Filner, U.S. Congressman
- Darrell Issa, US Congressman
- Denise Moreno Ducheny, California State Senator
- Susan Davis, U.S. Congresswoman
- Joel Anderson, California State Assembly Member
- Brian Maienschein, Councilmember, the City of San Diego
- Morris Vance, Mayor of the City of Vista
- Calude A. "Bud" Lewis, Mayor of the City of Carlsbad
- and more