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Ladislav Vrchovský: Shen Yun Enlightens the People and Encourages Them to Return to Kindness

Apr 23, 2026

4/23/2026Updated: 4/23/2026

PRAGUE, Czech Republic—Ladislav Vrchovský saw Shen Yun Performing Arts on April 20, 2026, at the Prague Congress Center.

“The performance was truly magical, breathtaking, and so captivating that I couldn’t take my eyes off the stage and the backdrop,” said Mr. Vrchovský, who, after leaving politics, made a living as a journalist, publicist, and theater critic.

In addition to the social elite from across the Czech Republic, the audience included visitors from Austria, Germany, and Italy. They were captivated by Shen Yun’s presentation of the essence of China’s 5,000-year-old traditional culture through the highest form of art, and they gained a deeper appreciation for the universal values and virtues it embodies.

“What I liked most was the journey back to our origins 5,000 years ago, where one can experience things that are no longer found today,” Mr. Vrchovský said.

Mr. Vrchovský is well aware of the evils of communism, and he was particularly moved by the segments in the performance depicting practitioners steadfastly upholding their faith in the face of persecution.

“We in the Czech Republic endured forty years of violence and brainwashing. But I don’t know how long this situation has persisted in China. It feels as though it has lasted longer than what we experienced, because the CCP seized power in 1949, while we went through ours in 1948,” Mr. Vrchovský said.

Shen Yun, based in New York, is on a mission to present “China before communism” and to revive people’s connection to 5,000 years of Chinese civilization and culture.

He noted that Shen Yun has a profound impact on multiple levels, not only bringing a sense of beauty but also enlightening the public and transforming hearts and minds.

“On the aesthetic level, the performance is breathtaking. It is art of the very highest quality. I compare it to an Olympic or artistic gymnastics champion—a top-tier performance,” Mr. Vrchovský said.

“On the social level, it calls for a return to universal values associated with kindness.”

Mr. Vrchovský shared his hope that the people in China will have the freedom they yearn for.

“This [Shen Yun’s influence] is self-evident, because watching such a performance could profoundly influence the minds of the Chinese people, leading them to realize: ‘It’s time to put an end to this!’”

Reporting by NTD.

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