SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS REVIEWS

Shen Yun Praised in Paris for Bringing Hope Amid Chaos

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Shen Yun Performing Arts captivated Parisian audiences with a sold-out performance at the Palais des Congrès on Jan. 24. From the breathtaking artistry of the dancers to the deeply moving live music, Shen Yun’s presentation of traditional Chinese culture resonated with the audience.

“I found the show wonderful,” Marylène Johansen, an administrative director at the Danish Embassy in France, said. “It was incredibly beautiful and impressive. I’m amazed by the technique, the performance, and the physical effort being an athlete myself, I know how difficult those acrobatics are. So yes, I found it wonderful. It’s very, very beautiful, and I was truly amazed.”

Christophe Lamoth, a technology consultant said, “It’s truly impressive indeed. You can feel the many years of effort behind it, and at the same time, you can sense how much hard work it takes. It’s undoubtedly very athletic, yet also exudes great elegance.”

“The artistic level is very, very strong. I love it. The dancers are truly at a very high level. And I really liked the grace,” Bruno Péchiné, a renewable energy expert with EDF Group, said.

Wilfrid Adjal, a senior project manager said, “They radiate so much, both energy and flexibility. You don’t hear their landings at all. So it really demonstrates how beautifully they master both lightness and movement.”

Based in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts presents a new program each year, showcasing both ancient legends and modern stories of courage. Parisian theatergoers saw Shen Yun’s emphasis on tradition and kindness as a powerful contrast to the chaos and uncertainty of today’s world.

“What I believe is important is to continue passing on culture, beliefs, and traditions. It’s crucial to preserve them in a world that’s somewhat chaotic, even though it’s always been that way. But right now, it truly is. So it’s crucial to keep these traditions alive and, above all, to pass them on,” Mr. Lamoth said.

“It makes you reflect on the idea that kindness brings something good, and ‘you reap what you sow.’ That’s the message I took away from the show. Sow kindness, sow beauty, and serenity. I hope that it will remind some people that peace is important. For me, it’s a message of peace and a lot of serenity,” Ms. Johansen said. “What I felt was a deep sense of calm and serenity.

“The music that accompanies the show complements it perfectly, and you almost don’t even realize it’s being played live because it’s so beautiful and professional. It creates a sense of tranquility, you’re amazed, and at the same time, very serene,” she added.

“Benevolence, caring for others, and the belief that bad actions won’t lead to rewards. These are important values and it’s a message that’s universal,” Mr. Péchiné said.

Mr. Adjal said, “It makes me want to open myself up to something a bit more spiritual in my life, so I can be a bit more zen.”

Shen Yun’s first run in Paris wrapped up successfully on Jan. 27. The company will be back in the French capital on May 1 for another series of performances. Before that, the performers will head to Strasbourg, in northeastern France, from Feb 2–5.
NTD News, Paris, France
NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.
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