'I Am Amazed and Astounded': Lyon Audience Members Praise Shen Yun’s Artistry

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An enthusiastic audience praised Shen Yun Performing Arts during their run at the Amphitheatre 3000 in Lyon, France, on April 26. Shen Yun’s mission is to revive the 5,000 years of divinely inspired Chinese culture that thrived before communism. Many were impressed by Shen Yun’s artistry and commented on the show’s spiritual message.

“There is something spiritual in the show. And the staging also encourages reflections on spirituality. It's very interesting and original,” said David Morenno, the CEO of Plaza del Sol.

“As a believer, I truly sense this spirituality and connection with divine art in the show,” said Michael Deudon, an operations manager.

“I was enchanted by the performance,” said Stéphane Pereira, an automation engineer. "These are China’s thousand-year traditions, and you can really feel the atmosphere and the thrill. It's very colorful, very lively, very dynamic."

“It’s enchanting, really magical," Mr. Deudon said. "You genuinely feel transported to another world, leaving for somewhere else, traveling in China.”

Mr. Morenno called the show “magnificent!"

"I thoroughly enjoyed the entire troupe, and all the stories presented in the show. It was marvelous, very athletic, and we felt like we were in fairyland," he said.

“It’s truly great art,” Mr. Deudon said. "I am amazed and astounded by the dancers' technique and precision. It’s definitely something to see and experience. I feel very good. We had an extraordinary time, and it truly makes you feel happy.”

Audience members expressed their appreciation for Shen Yun’s message of love, kindness, and spirituality, which they say helped them to restore a sense of hope in today’s world.

“We need the values that Shen Yun brings, and we need kindness, as the world is becoming increasingly violent,” Mr. Pereira said. "Kindness is essential in a degenerating world."

“You can sense love,” said Mr. Morenno. "There’s a lot of emotion in all the gestures, and it’s truly like being in a fairyland, which is a fitting word to describe the show Shen Yun."

“Indeed, it helps us see things differently, to be kind, to show love to one another, and to hope for better days than what we are experiencing today,” Mr. Deudon said.

“I feel very positive. I plan to return next year. That’s the feeling I have, I’m very willing to come again,” Mr. Pereira said.

NTD News, Lyon, France

NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.