Traditional Culture in Shen Yun ‘A Huge Spectacle,’ Says Actress

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Shen Yun Performing Arts was met with a full house in Füssen, Germany, on April 1. Theatergoers were mesmerized by a glimpse into the rich traditions of ancient Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance, music, and storytelling.

“[The performance] was very impressive because it's a huge spectacle. And the body control of the young dancers is incredible,” said Lisa Fitz, an actress and cabaret artist. “The artistic presentation is very good. I thought the two presenters were very nice, they were very funny. It was also good that they always explained things in German and then again in Chinese. You always knew what was going to happen that way.”

Horst Weißmann, a chemist, said: “What was demonstrated today was incredible precision and self-control. I have to say that I've never seen such perfect coordination, such performances.”

Alice Weißmann, a dentist, said: “It’s very nice. It was a truly beautiful show, full of emotion, colorful, and really impressive. I liked it very much.”

Since 2006, Shen Yun has toured the world with a mission to revive 5,000 years of divinely-inspired traditional Chinese culture from before communism. Theatergoers deeply appreciated the values brought to life on stage and took note of a deeper message.

“The message that we, for me personally, is that we should rise from the swamp. That is, from greed, avarice, fighting, strife, and aggression. And that we are a higher being and should strive for that,” said Fitz.

Susanne Daumann, a clinic owner, said: “I am deeply touched and impressed by the beauty, by the idea, by this connection of history and spirituality. It's a shame that I know so little about Chinese history. I am deeply inspired, deeply touched, and I think it's great that they're taking this out into the world, simply to show it.”

“I think it's very well inspired, and the people who created it are really great artists,” said Harald Reichl, an entrepreneur. “It also conveys a story that is about the Divine, I really liked that too.”

Shen Yun will be performing in Dortmund, Germany, from April 8 through 12.
NTD News, Füssen, Germany

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