‘This music pierces through you, it’s so powerful’

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France–Elwira Hasko, a fashion designer originally from Spain, and Dominique Perret came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company on Tuesday, March 8, performing at the Maison de la Culture in Clermont-Ferrand.

“It's very beautiful. It's the first time that I have seen a show in this form. The themes by regions, their way of seeing life, their culture,” Ms. Hasko said. “One can see the discipline, the work that goes into the show.”

The solo vocalists and musicians also impressed her. “The singing was magnificent, and especially the tenor was fabulous. The musician with the erhu was magnificent, this music pierces through you, it's so powerful.”

As a fashion designer, Ms. Hasko was attentive to the costumes. She said, “The clothes are magnificent. It gives a very elegant aspect, very ethereal, the material fabric, embroidery. It's very, very beautiful!”

For Mr. Perret, the show represents hope for the future in China. “What I learned from this show is that despite the oppression that they have in China, they are a happy people who love life, who believe in reincarnation and who are very spiritual.

“We have hope for China.” he said. “They should persist and continue,” added Ms. Hasko.

Reporting by Hanna Szmytko.

Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company will give 10 performances in France. The company will perform one more show in Clermont-Ferrand on March 9, before moving to Paris for performances at the Palais des Congrès de Paris on March 11, 12 and 13, then performing at the Amphithéatre 3000 in Lyon on March 18, 19 and 20, and at Mérignac in Bordeaux on March 22.

For more information, visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org