AMNÉVILLE, France—Company director Simon Depret and his wife, Aurélie, a managing director, had hoped to see Shen Yun Performing Arts ever since they first saw its advertisements on TV and social media. On Dec. 20, the couple finally got their chance and attended the company’s evening performance at Galaxie Amnéville.

“It was very beautiful. The dances, the scenes, the colors—everything was beautiful,” Mr. Depret said.

“Honestly, I was delighted to experience it live, to see all the messages that were conveyed and the representative scenes showing China, from the past to the present. It’s a show we would recommend to anyone who wants something different from traditional music concerts.”

Mrs. Depret resonated deeply with the artists’ mission and was very excited to have the opportunity to learn about traditional Chinese culture “in a tangible way through dance and storytelling.”

Through classical Chinese, folk, and ethnic dances, as well as live music, the performance guides audiences through China’s dynasties and legends while also raising awareness of ongoing human rights challenges in present-day China.

“We live in a world where everyone is focused on wars and looking for conflict,” Mrs. Depret chimed in. “If we could all move forward simply by talking, sharing, and listening to one another a little more, that would be far better. We could have more kindness and sharing.”

Asked what she would like to say to the Shen Yun artists, she responded: “Bravo to you all. You gave a magnificent performance. Please keep going, it really makes us want to come back and see you again. Hopefully, we’ll see you soon.”