PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil—On the afternoon of May 10, Shen Yun Performing Arts presented its third performance of the 2026 season in Porto Alegre, Brazil, which also marked the company’s final performance of this year’s South American tour. As the curtain slowly fell, many audience members remained immersed in the emotion and lingering beauty of the performance, reluctant to leave the theater after the artistic spectacle came to an end.
Federal judicial official Mirian Andriotti attended the performance together with her husband, geriatric dentist João Bosco.
“It was a wonderful experience,” Ms. Andriotti said after seeing Shen Yun. “The history of China, the traditional culture, and the dancing were all fantastic. Especially the final message of renewal and hope—it was deeply moving.”
Mr. Bosco also said the traditional Chinese culture and values presented through Shen Yun convey a quiet yet powerful spiritual strength to the world.
“It came without fanfare, but it deeply won me over,” he said.
Ms. Andriotti said the performance conveyed a message filled with hope and faith.
“It’s a great message of faith in the divine,” she said. “Especially at the end, you feel that the true way forward lies within the divine in each one of us.”
Mr. Bosco said he was deeply moved by the values expressed throughout the performance.
“In a world with so much war and so many difficult things happening, to hear such a beautiful and pure message is truly admirable,” he said. “We’ve become used to seeing only negative things but behind Shen Yun, there is a message of kindness, love, and values that should be preserved. The media should speak more about these values, because all we hear about every day is murder and evil. But good things like this also exist in the world. Congratulations to Shen Yun!”
“The world needs this,” he said. “Difficulties exist for us to overcome them. In the midst of all this, they still carry a mission through this culture, bringing it back to life as an example for the world.”
He believes that the values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are essential in today’s society.
“They are necessary for our society to survive,” he said. “At the end of the performance, I truly felt that these values still exist. I’m leaving here emotionally moved and strengthened by them. Spiritually and energetically, Shen Yun transmitted hope to me. I feel supported and more capable of defending these values. It’s like reading the Bible. Congratulations!”
Mr. Bosco also said he regretted not discovering Shen Yun earlier and hopes the company may one day perform in his hometown.
“When that day comes, I’ll bring my children and future generations to see it,” he said.
Ms. Andriotti also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the artists and said she hopes they will return to Brazil again soon.
“Congratulations,” she said. “Please come back often. It’s truly moving to see you.”
Before leaving the theater, Mr. Bosco reflected on the experience one last time.
“We’re leaving here deeply moved,” he said.
