PRAGUE, Czech Republic—On the afternoon of April 18, Shen Yun Global Arts Company presented its second local performance of the year in the Czech Republic at the Prague Congress Center, which was once again completely sold out.
Audience members from across the Czech Republic and neighboring countries—including Poland and Germany—attended the event, with many prominent figures among the guests. Some spectators also traveled from Denmark to attend the performance.
After the show, Martin J. Kadrman, vice president of the Czech Heritage Protection and Development Association, shared his impressions.
“Overall, the program of the dancers was very good,” he said. “We were really touched by a thousand-year-old culture. It was extremely strong, because we are many thousands of kilometers from China, and yet the ancient Chinese culture touched us.”
He also noted that the experience gave him a sense of calm. “It is a magical performance overall, because it is not only a dance performance but also a mysticism. It is a very strong performance. For me personally, it is very beautiful,” he said.
Reflecting on the importance of cultural transmission, Mr. Kadrman said, “It is art from 5,000 years of history, and following it through different periods is very educational for me.”
He also commented on the shared spiritual ideas that are across cultures. “Many cultures believe their origin is in heaven. For me, this was not a surprising finding. I did feel a spiritual message in the performance, and it was very pleasant,” he said.
‘A Holistic Experience’
Also in attendance was Dominika Grygarová, a scientist and researcher in neuroscience and neuroaesthetics, who said she was deeply impressed by the performance.
“It’s very nice. It’s so beautiful. I’m impressed by the long cultural history, and I’m amazed by all the dances,” she said.
Ms. Grygarová is a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in art and media at the Czech National Institute of Mental Health, one of the country’s leading institutions in psychiatry and neuroscience research.
She explained that her research field focuses on how the brain responds to art.
When asked what impressed her most, she highlighted the performance as a whole. “The amazing movements and the synchrony of all the dancers, together with the beautiful music—I can’t really describe it. It’s like a holistic experience,” she said.
