Shen Yun 'Goes Straight to the Heart, to the Soul,' Says Sales Director

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On April 1, a packed audience in Füssen, Germany, warmly welcomed Shen Yun Performing Arts with enthusiastic applause. Audience members said they were deeply impressed with the skill and artistry of the performers.

“The colors alone are overwhelming, and the dancing skills of the dancers really impressed me, with both the acrobatic and the perfection of the choreography and the group. It's very impressive,” said Sabine Surholt, an art historian and the president of a public benefit society.

“I had tears in my eyes three times. Because [the performance] is also something for the heart. It goes straight to the heart, to the soul,” said Maximilian Wintergerst, a sales director.

“No one dances out of line, it's just truly outstanding. Absolutely beautiful, that's what I liked best. And also the cheerful music and the cheerful atmosphere, and the great colors,” said Rita Flenger, a design company owner.

“A great dance, great acrobatics. I think all the stories are totally sensational, the way they are performed. And the costumes are simply phenomenal. But you mustn't forget the music either, because the orchestra plays very beautiful music,” said Andreas Heidinger, a business owner.

Shen Yun aims to revive 5,000 years of divinely inspired traditional Chinese culture and virtues from before communism. Theatergoers were moved by this mission and felt that these values remain important in today's society.

“This would be a great example for all countries if they would look back to their original culture,” said Heidinger.

“I think it's really important for all of us, for humanity, to return to these divine elements, because so many values ​​are connected to them. These important values ​​came across again and again in all the stories. And I also believe that emphasis is placed on them in education, on certain values, meditation, and so on. And I think it's crucial for the whole of world history that this is maintained, in order to truly have more peace in the world,” said Surholt.

Shen Yun will be performing in Amnéville, France, from April 9 through 13.
NTD News, Füssen, Germany

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