Audience members in Paris, France were filled with appreciation after a performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts on April 30.
Olivier Chenevez, CEO of a business coaching company, expressed his emotions after seeing the show.
“I am deeply moved by this performance. It is magnificent, filled with harmony. It’s a China that we discovered and couldn’t have imagined. It is luminous, unexpected, and completely radiant. It feels like a piece of Heaven from a civilization we often overlook,” said Chenevez.
“These are magnificent, colorful, joyful, festive scenes that tell a story and deserve to be seen by as many people as possible,” said Frédéric Étienne, a cosmetic company CEO.
“The show is fabulous! We are truly impressed by the quality of the dancers and the vibrant colors. It feels like we are transported right into the heart of China, and it is a wonderful discovery,” said Marion Tourbier, an international perfume trainer.
“It’s magnificent. The physical prowess of the dancers and the poetry are all there. Here I discovered a new form of classical dance, classical Chinese dance more precisely, which is very beautiful, airy, and quite acrobatic,” said Cécile Benhida, a sales director.
“I see a bridge between East and West. A bridge as well between Heaven and Earth—it amazes me,” said Chenevez. “Everything is wrapped in a diversity that is truly touching, expanding our hearts, and broadening our horizons.”
It’s very emotional. Besides the dance, the colors, and the festive spirit of China, there’s also a very soothing feeling, a very calming feeling that gently carries us into a moment of serenity,” said Tourbier.
“Indeed, the delicatesse is there, the refinement is there, the elegance too, which inspires a desire to explore further,” said Étienne.
Shen Yun draws its inspiration from traditional Chinese culture, which ancient Chinese people believed to be divinely inspired. Audience members highlighted a sense of well-being during the show and resonated with Shen Yun’s values.
“I felt a great deal of sweetness, generosity, and kindness. There are also different ages represented, and a genuine light shines in their faces and eyes even from a distance. It is something you can feel. It is quite aspirational and refreshing. In today’s world, it is uplifting to immerse ourselves in all this civilization and its rich history,” said Chenevez.
“I really enjoyed it, it’s like being in a fairytale. There is something both spiritual and soothing about it. So it’s a soothing show, you feel a lot of serenity,” said Benhida. “There’s a certain joy and indeed a certain benevolence, it’s very cheerful. And I would also say that there’s a certain ambition for excellence. Because what you see on stage is exactly that: excellence and poetry.”
“This is exactly what our world needs today. This harmony, this sense of beauty, this respect among people, diversity, and a multi-generational perspective. Additionally, there’s this spiritual dimension, a small window toward the heavens. It is truly what our world needs right now,” said Chenevez.
NTD News, Paris, France
NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.
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