AMNÉVILLE, France—On Dec. 21, Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded the final performance of its five-show run at Galaxie Amnéville, marking a successful kickoff to its 2026 world tour.

“I really enjoyed the performance. It’s very lively, with lots of colors, so it feels very vibrant. It’s very beautiful to watch,” she said.

“The dancing is also impressive. It immerses us a bit in Chinese culture. It’s something we don’t really know here, so it’s been very beautiful to see.”

A big fan favorite at Shen Yun is the company’s innovative 3D digital backdrop, which collaborates seamlessly with performers on stage to enhance storytelling. Ms. Alegria, too, found it magical.

“I think the audience was very impressed by the screen effects. It’s something we hadn’t seen before, so it’s very impressive to watch how the characters come out of the screen,” she shared.

As an educator, Ms. Alegria felt that the traditional values conveyed through Shen Yun’s story-based dances are vital to the growth and development of society.

“It’s true that these values are very important today. Truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance—these are also the values we try to instill in our young people,” she explained.

“When we see what’s happening in the world today, it’s sad to see them disappearing. That’s why it’s good to see a performance like this.”

“The story is very current. It really moved me,” she said. “I do sense a kind of spiritual awakening. Everyone has their own spirituality, and especially today, it’s important to show it and to respect each form of spirituality.”

If given the opportunity to speak to Shen Yun performers, she would encourage them to “continue coming to Europe and showing the splendor of Chinese culture and dance.”