Shen Yun ‘At the Highest Artistic Level,' Says Bergen Audience Member

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BERGEN, Norway—Shen Yun Performing Arts captivated audiences in Bergen, Norway, offering them a glimpse into traditional Chinese culture on April 15. Audience members had high praise for the company’s artistry and were deeply moved by the beauty of the performance.

“The choreography was fantastic. There's a precision from when the artists drop down behind [the stage] until we see them appear on the 3D screen. It's a choreography that's at the highest artistic level,” said Knut Ims, a former professor.

“It was absolutely fantastic, it was so synchronized. Everything fit, the music was absolutely beautiful. It was an experience. I got tears in my eyes. It’s absolutely beautiful,” said Kjirsti Merchant, a business owner and company board member.

“I like the small stories and how you can tell the story through song, music, and dance. I think it comes through clearly here,” said Hilde Kvam, a university professor.

“I really see how you can use the clothes and the fabric to create new color combinations, which I think is interesting.”

Since 2006, Shen Yun has toured the world with a mission to revive 5,000 years of divinely-inspired traditional Chinese culture from "China before communism." Theatergoers praised Shen Yun for bringing these values to life on stage.

“We need this spiritual inspiration to be good people, to be creative, and to get new impulses to do something good for others,” Mr. Ims said. “This generosity and kindness, it is liberating, and it's something we should learn much more about and practice. And great art can help to give us a bigger, warmer heart.”

“I was very surprised that it was so amazing. I have no words to explain it,” said Anna Najderek, a former association president.

“I thought it was very interesting, and very colorful. I also liked the storytelling. The calligraphy, the music, it was really an experience, at the same time with animations as well,” said Murat Gencher, an engineer.

“The [performance] was fantastic. Very advanced, very nice, and skilled dancers. Very nice storyline, it’s easy to understand. I enjoyed it very much,” said Mahmoud Atashgahy, a dentist.

“I say that it was a fantastic show. Amazing dancers, music, the whole thing. Absolutely beautiful, and really worth seeing,” Ms. Merchant said.

Shen Yun will be performing in Linköping, Sweden, on April 23rd.
NTD News, Bergen, Norway

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