CAGLIARI, Italy—The Sardinian capital welcomed Shen Yun Performing Arts to the Teatro Lirico from Jan. 3–5, and the audience showed the performance their gratitude through very heartfelt applause.
“Shen Yun has traveled all over the world and has performed in the best theaters, so it is our honor to have Shen Yun perform in Cagliari,” said Mr. Chessa.
Mr. Chessa is no stranger to theater, and he shared he has never seen a performance treated with the same sincerity as Shen Yun by its audience.
“Other performances don’t receive the same applause as Shen Yun,” he said. “[With Shen Yun] every program receives very heartfelt applause. This is applause full of gratitude and joy. Sardinians very much appreciate and respect Chinese traditional culture. They use applause to express their love and gratitude.”
“The performance makes people feel very intimate and full of gratitude. Those who come to the theater already understand what kind of performance it is. Once you understand the situation, you will buy a ticket. Therefore, China’s traditional culture, ancient history, and the success of Shen Yun are no accident,” remarked Mr. Chessa.
“People want to hear and see the stories and truths shown by Shen Yun. This performance evokes freedom and respect for human values. I can feel this from the intensity of the applause,” shared Mr. Chessa.
“Falun Dafa, as a spiritual belief, inspires people to respect nature and God’s laws. As a human being, this is how it should be,” said Mr. Chessa.
Falun Dafa is a practice that emphasizes the principles of truth, compassion, and forbearance. However, the end of the 20th century saw the beginning of brutal persecution against these kind people.
“Today, such things are still happening. This is absolutely intolerable. We are fortunate to live in a democratic world, but unfortunately, elsewhere in the world, there is no basic respect for personal values,” said Mr. Chessa.
He expressed the importance of people having spiritual beliefs, and he voiced his support for those who have lost that freedom.
“We all come from heaven, and the important thing is that we have spiritual beliefs ... Human society is based on values and the true meaning of life. We should respect the value of life, nature, and the value of human beings,” he said.
“We oppose violence; long live freedom! We support Shen Yun, support the Chinese people, and support all people who want to live in peace and democracy,” he said.
