“There are historical aspects, spiritual aspects, and of course the artistry. We are truly amazed by the work of the dancers. To sum it up in one word, I am simply charmed.”

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“There are universal values [in the performance] and I do believe we need the divine in our lives. … I think this is a message that can be delivered through the arts. There is a spiritual dimension above and inside ourselves as well.”

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“I had heard about [Shen Yun] for several years, but I came upon it on the Internet [this year] and found it was coming to Quebec. It was my chance to come. I’ve wanted to see it for years, but since I travel a lot, I was never at the right place at the right time.”