BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—“I have great respect for what Shen Yun’s artists are doing—it is a search for, and a return to, their cultural origins,” said Argentine National Senator Fernando Salino after attending the performance.
On the evening of April 9, Shen Yun International Company presented its first performance at the Teatro Ópera in Buenos Aires, drawing a number of political and public figures. Among them was Senator Salino, who represents the province of San Luis and sits on the Budget and Finance Committee. After the performance, he expressed his admiration for the artists and their mission, adding that the message they seek to convey “reaches its destination.”
“From an artistic point of view, it would be very disrespectful for me to judge,” he said. “What I would say is that they can feel at ease—the message they want to convey reaches the audience. Each viewer, as in all art, understands what they can, but without a doubt, the performance conveys a message.”
Mr. Salino described Shen Yun as both visually striking and intellectually engaging, emphasizing its uniqueness and depth.
“First of all, I found it innovative,” he said. “And I also think it’s a unique show that demands an interesting perspective—an important one—not something that can be easily digested. Aesthetically, it’s beautiful—the colors are striking, and the costumes are striking.”
He was particularly moved by the discipline and effort behind the performance.
“For me, what stands out most is the harmony,” he said. “You can see the amount of rehearsal and preparation that has gone into it.”
He added that the overall production, including its technical elements, reflects the same dedication.
“You can tell it’s the result of a great deal of work—and above all, it conveys harmony.”
Beyond Shen Yun’s visual appeal, Mr. Salino noted that the performance carries deeper layers of meaning that invite personal reflection.
“It’s clear to me that beyond what one can immediately understand, the show contains deeper questions—it’s up to the viewer to discover them,” he said. “Some things are explained, others are more explicit, and others—well, that’s the beauty of being a good audience member.”
He further noted that the performance reflects a deep-rooted cultural tradition embodied by the artists themselves.
“It’s a performance that clearly respects its origins and seems to honor them,” he said. “This does not come from something simple or contemporary, but from a tradition that exists—and that lives within each of the dancers.”
China was once known as the “Land of the Divine.” For thousands of years, Chinese culture was deeply spiritual in nature, and its people believed that by keeping their hearts pure and upholding high moral standards, they would receive blessings from the heavens.
“For me, it’s difficult to connect with the divine,” Mr. Salino said. “But I do feel a connection with the harmony, and I feel a great deal of respect—and a search for origins—in what these artists are doing.”
In closing, Mr. Salino encouraged others to experience Shen Yun with an open mind.
“I would tell people to come well prepared, with an open mind for a different kind of show,” he said.
