[Epoch Times, March 06, 2022](The Epoch Times, Paris, France Reporter Station) On March 5, Shen Yun fever reached its peak in Paris, and the two performances on that day were both hot and sold out. The prestigious Shen Yun performance deeply touched the hearts of French audiences from all walks of life.
The Paris International Convention Center is a large theater that can accommodate more than 3,000 spectators. The splendid performance of Shen Yun’s performance is a rare spectacle in France since the epidemic.
The Shen Yun Universal Art Troupe has performed seven performances at the theater in a row. For the two performances on the 5th, in addition to many audiences from other cities besides Paris, there were also audiences from Belgium and Luxembourg.
Music conductor praises Shen Yun’s flawless performance
Musician and band conductor Jacky Laforêt and his wife made a special trip from Vichy, which is more than 400 kilometers away from Paris, to the Paris International Convention Center to watch the performance.
Laforêt praised: “Shen Yun gave me a very good impression. The movements are in place, professional-level, and it can be seen that it is a very high-level dance. The stage writers are ingenious and very, very good.”
Laforêt often played Republican Guard music. He said: “So I appreciate the rigor and discipline of the actors more. The orchestra is also very good.”
Based on his many years of experience in performing in an orchestra, he praised the high level of Shen Yun Performing Arts Troupe. “The dance is accurate and meticulous, and the level is excellent. This is what I admire most. The actors are really a whole.”
The purpose of Shen Yun Performing Arts is to restore traditional Chinese culture, which Jacky Laforêt appreciates very much.
He thinks the show introduces people to a great culture. “Without a doubt! The show is inspiring, flawlessly presented, and an introduction to the great culture of a country.”
Laforêt admires the superb skills of Shen Yun actors. He said: “The (dance) skills of the actors are amazing. The actresses are very elegant…I like the water sleeve dance very much. I appreciate them all.”
There are many traditional Chinese cultures that are connected and communicated with gods. In this regard, Laforêt believes: “This is tradition, it is the culture of this country. Under this premise, I completely agree with this kind of introduction to a country’s story and history. and cultural performances.”
He believes that restoring traditional culture is very useful in today’s society. “In today’s society, we need to stick to something, we must be based on our own culture, and we must not forget our roots.”
He praised Shen Yun’s tenor’s singing, “I like it. The voice is loud, the volume in this performance hall is very good, and the singing effect is beautiful.”
Microbiologist: Shen Yun shows ancient traditions very well
On the afternoon of March 5, Christophe Beloin, a microbiologist at the Pasteur Institute in France, and several friends met to watch the performance. All of them said: “The performance is very exciting, (we) like it very much.”
His friend Odilène Tissier said that it was her idea to watch Shen Yun performances. “I saw Shen Yun’s introduction on TV a few months ago. I especially like Chinese culture and dance performances, so this is my birthday present. coming.”
Beloin is Director of the Microbiology Course and Laboratory Director of the Pasteur Institute. “We all love it, it’s really beautiful, it’s beautiful, it’s elegant, it’s pleasing to the eye, it’s colorful,” he said.
Regarding Shen Yun’s mission, Beloin praised: “It’s very good to show this ancient tradition that still exists. I think it’s very good. It also allows us to see what happened in China, and we can see that they think differently from us.”
Beloin mentioned that the Shen Yun Live Orchestra “has an excellent overall music” and that “the soprano is otherworldly”.
The erhu solo program made Beloin very intoxicated, “I said after the solo, this is an elegant moment, it’s so beautiful.”
Professor: Shen Yun points the way to life
“It was a magnificent show,” said university professor Thierry Duchamp.
On the afternoon of March 5th, university professor Thierry Duchamp and Isabelle Duchamp’s wife came to the show.
“The show has beautiful costumes and brilliant colors,” Duchamp said, adding that the combination “produces an amazing effect.”
He praised, “Beautiful choreography, simple and elegant music, and ultimately a magnificent performance.”
The performance of Shen Yun made his wife Isabelle very fascinated. She said, “I love it, the colors, the music, the costumes and the choreography are amazing, I really love it.”
Shen Yun Performing Arts aims to revive the 5,000-year-old Chinese traditional culture. The program conveys traditional values and is full of spiritual connotations.
“People need direction, and these values give life direction,” Duchamp said.
He also said that people should at least not forget tradition. He believes that Shen Yun revives traditions in the form of art, “It’s a way to make people remember certain things in history.”
A group of 34 people from the Paris People’s Association to watch the Shen Yun performance
Shen Yun fever has been passed down by word of mouth among many associations in Paris. On the afternoon of March 5, the UNRPA Seniors Association from the northern suburbs of Paris brought 34 seniors to watch the Shen Yun performance.
UNRPA is one of the oldest associations for the elderly in France, founded in 1945 and has chapters throughout France.
Lydie Billon, president of the association, said: “We heard about the Shen Yun performance through word of mouth. We originally planned to see a performance, but it didn’t take place as scheduled, so the relevant organization recommended us to watch it at the Paris International Convention Center.”
She turned to the elders and said, “This is the first time we have watched Shen Yun, and I think all the members liked the show very much.”
The members next to her responded, “I like the show very much.” “It’s so beautiful and majestic.”
They said that the theme of spiritual belief in the performance is very good, and the gods, Buddhas and creators presented in traditional Chinese culture are great.
“After watching the performance, we feel light and happy.”
Responsible editor: Xia Jing#