Shen Yun Is ‘Incredibly Beautiful and Powerful,’ Says French Association Founder

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Association founder Joël Fradet and former CEO Jacques Desliers watched Shen Yun’s performance on Feb. 23 in Nantes. The two French audience members were deeply impressed by the show’s artistry and beauty. Joël Fradet praised Shen Yun as “incredibly beautiful and powerful.”

Mr. Fradet, founder of the Association Folklore, Art, and Tradition, said, “Honestly, the show is extraordinary. The orchestra is of such great magnitude, and is in perfect harmony with the dancers. It’s magnificent. I encourage everyone to come see this show. It’s incredibly beautiful. It’s incredibly beautiful and powerful.”

Jacques Desliers, a former CEO, said, “I think it’s a wonderful show that takes us on a journey through time. There was a genuine research of the past and a high level of professionalism. I have great admiration for the dancers. The presence of live musicians adds an extra layer to the quality of the performance. Truly, we are very, very impressed.”

“The show is the pinnacle. It’s the pinnacle in precision, grace, colors, expression, and even in dramaturgy. These are remarkable dancer-actors. I really thank Shen Yun for producing these shows,” Mr. Fradet said.

“There’s the artistic aspect. The magic of the [3D] images make us vibrate. We are captivated, truly captivated. We are here, eyes wide open to be able to enjoy a unique show. And I emphasize unique. I am well convinced of that,” he added.

The two audience members say they felt strong energy and a connection with the Heavens during the performance.

“What I’ve felt so far is this energy that comes from the Heavens and penetrates us. The artists know how to convey that energy. It’s magic. It’s dance, but it’s also magic. We are transported. We are on a cloud and sailing. That’s how it feels,” Mr. Fradet said.

“You really feel a connection with the artists. And also with the Heavens and the stories they tell. We really enter into this game. [The name Shen Yun] is truly appropriate [in signifying divine art]. I do feel a connection with the heavens. Once again, it is very soothing and wonderful,” Mr. Desliers said.

They also described feeling love and serenity from the show’s values.

“I felt love; I felt serenity. I felt values, which is quite unique in a show. One can be captivated by a performance, but here, it’s not just … We are not only captivated, but transported. We are carried away with them,” Mr. Fradet said.

“Yes, the show is indeed calming; you really feel … you become part of the performance, and it soothes the mind. I experienced a real sense of well-being,” Mr. Desliers said.

“The beauty of the dancers, of their costumes, and their graceful movements, there’s all this … this love, this kindness, that makes us … We feel happy. Thank you,” Mr. Fradet said.

“I think that tradition must be preserved; it is essential for our lives today and for future generations. We need to continue nurturing this sense of well-being and all these values. I think it’s very very important,” Mr. Desliers said.

“I think this contribution of tradition from China, a country we admire, is significant. Now life is tough there [under the Chinese regime]. It’s true that these artists really give us a great time, some wonderful times,” he added.

NTD News, Nantes, France

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