Shen Yun Is ‘Good for Your Soul,’ Says Architect

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Shen Yun Performing Arts mesmerized the audience in Basel, Switzerland, with the spirit of traditional Chinese culture on Feb. 14 and 15. Audience members were delighted by the company’s artistry, with some describing the performance as “good for the soul.”

“It brings joy to you and it spills over from the stage to the audience. And that's what's so nice about being in a performance like this: it's good for your soul,” Katrin Mittmann, an architect, said.

“I am surprised by the variety of colors and the techniques of the dances. The beauty, the solidity, and no hectic pace. The pictures in the background are wonderful,” Bruno Rieger, a former business owner, said.

“It’s extremely beautiful, I’m enjoying it. It's also very well done. The harmony of people and the transition to the screen is incredibly beautiful,” Beat Senti, an engineer, said.

“The combination between artists, dancers, and the multimedia show the transitions, the perfection was really unique,” Marcel Heller, a senior consultant, said.

Shen Yun aims to revive 5,000 years of divinely inspired traditional Chinese culture and values. Audience members were deeply moved by this mission and felt that these values remain essential in today's society.

“Traditions are very important and it's very important to keep them alive. Respect, I think, is one of those values that nowadays is a bit overlooked sometimes,” Simone Belloni, a senior analytics governance manager, said.

“I actually think it's very important because we are slipping further and further into a somewhat degenerate time, which embodies and pursues other false ideals,” Hans-Jörg Thormann, a former IT specialist, said.

“I cherish it and I think it's so important that we set an example of tradition for the generations and that we cultivate it with every generation,” Dr. Petra Wiechel, a chief physician, said.

Shen Yun will be performing in Nantes, France, from Feb. 18–23.
NTD News, Basel, Switzerland

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