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Argentine Producer Calls Shen Yun a Cultural Treasure of 5,000 Years

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Argentine Producer Calls Shen Yun a Cultural Treasure of 5,000 Years
Producer Alfredo Estéfano enjoys Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Teatro Ópera in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 19, 2026. NTD
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—On the afternoon of April 19, Shen Yun International Company presented its 10th performance at the Teatro Ópera, drawing a full house once again. Audiences in Buenos Aires expressed deep appreciation for the production’s revival of traditional Chinese culture and its themes of kindness and hope.

Among them was Alfredo Estéfano, a show producer and artistic booking agent, who described the performance as truly extraordinary.

“This is a unique and incredible spectacle—one that people should not miss, not only for its cultural value but also to experience this 5,000-year-old art.”

Based in New York, Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, with a mission to revive 5,000 years of China’s divinely inspired heritage and share with audiences the beauty of “China before communism.”

Reflecting on one of the dance pieces that conveyed the principle of cause and effect, Mr. Estéfano emphasized the importance of moral values in society.

“I saw the segment about karma—‘You Reap What You Sow.’ That is very important,” he said. “Humility, kindness, and respect are what matter most. A person can be a king or an emperor, or simply a commoner, but the kindness of a ruler can uplift a people, and the goodness of an ordinary person can inspire us to move forward and build a better world.”

He also spoke about the broader cultural and spiritual dimensions presented on stage, noting that the performance goes far beyond dance alone.

“I found the show fascinating—truly incredible. It not only presents the performance itself, but also conveys faith, the divine, and the wisdom of China’s 5,000-year-old civilization. It allows the world to understand not only Falun Dafa, but also the origins of classical Chinese dance. It is fascinating!”

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual discipline and meditation practice with moral teachings based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance.  It rapidly gained popularity in China during the 1990s. However, the Chinese Communist Party, unable to accept any group having more influence than itself, began persecuting Falun Dafa practitioners in 1999.

Mr. Estéfano said he was deeply moved by Shen Yun’s bringing attention to the Chinese Communist Party’s persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners, noting that its powerful themes of perseverance and faith in the face of adversity deepened his admiration for both Falun Dafa and Shen Yun.

“The message is one of hope, faith, and perseverance. I am aware of the history—of so many years of persecution, mistreatment, and suffering. Even so, the message remains one of hope for tomorrow, of faith, and of continuing to strive for a better world. Transforming the world through art is what we need. Without art, we cannot live. That is what Falun Dafa and Shen Yun mean to me.”

Reporting by NTD and Olivia Li.
NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.
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