(Minghui.org) Shen Yun’s eight touring companies presented 39 performances in 13 cities in France, Italy, South Korea, Switzerland, the UK, and the United States during the Chinese New Year week of February 17, 2026.

Shen Yun New York Company presented its second sold-out performance at the Teatro Carlo Gesualdo in Avellino, Italy, on the evening of February 21. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

Shen Yun International Company performed to a packed house at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne, Switzerland, on February 20. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

Shen Yun World Company opened a sold-out performance at the Cité des Congrès de Nantes in Nantes, France, on the evening of February 17. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

Shen Yun Touring Company presented two performances at the Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler Arts Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 21. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

Shen Yun North America Company presented two performances at the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 21. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

Shen Yun Global Company performed to a full house at the Wycombe Swan Theatre in High Wycombe, UK, on the afternoon of February 22. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

Shen Yun New Era Company presented its fourth and last sold-out performance at the Suseong Artpia, Grand Hall in Daegu, South Korea, on the afternoon of February 20. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

Shen Yun New World Company performed to a packed house at the added performance at the Victoria Fine Arts Center in Victoria, Texas, on the evening of February 18. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

“An Extraordinary Display of Ancient Chinese Culture”

Sergio Rastrelli (Screenshot courtesy of NTD)

Italian Senator Sergio Rastrelli saw Shen Yun in Avellino on February 20. This was his third time he had seen Shen Yun.

“I’m already a loyal fan of Shen Yun. This is a gorgeous, outstanding, and exhilarating performance. It is an extraordinary display of ancient Chinese culture. It showed a China before communism and without communism. It is a culture and spiritual heritage that should not be lost,” he said.

Texan Mayor Honors Shen Yun in Person

Shen Yun New World Company performed to a packed house at the McAllen Performing Arts Center in McAllen, Texas, on the evening of February 21. (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos presented a proclamation to the Shen Yun artists at the McAllen Performing Arts Center in Texas on February 21. (Screenshot courtesy of NTD)

Italian Twin Artists: “Important to the Entire World”

Twins Daniele and Umberto Vita saw Shen Yun in Rome on February 17.

Daniele Vita (Screenshot courtesy of NTD)

Actor, singer, and TV host Daniele said after seeing the performance, “I am so fortunate to be able to see Shen Yun artists, enjoy their performance live, and fully enjoy the artists’ beauty and talents. As an artist, this was a spiritual baptism for me.

“In such a world that is so difficult and full of challenges, we need people who save the world. We really need that courage to try to change the current reality and our world. We absolutely need courage to make changes. I believe that this is one of the most influential ideas of the past few decades. Therefore, Shen Yun is not only an extremely beautiful performance, I believe it is very important to the entire world,” Daniele said.

Umberto Vita (Screenshot courtesy of NTD)

Tenor and theater actor Umberto said, “Shen Yun artists’ skills are top-notch. This is truly a performance that people all over the world should come watch. Shen Yun showed us what is truly perfect art.”

“Experiencing the Heavenly Realm Brings Genuine Joy”

Seok Dian-deok (Screenshot courtesy of The Epoch Times)

Seok Dian-deok, honorary professor of fine arts at Masan University, saw Shen Yun in Daegu on February 20.

“I was deeply moved. I find it difficult to describe my feelings,” he said.

Nearly ten years ago, he saw Shen Yun at a friend’s invitation and had hoped to attend again. When he learned the company would return to Daegu this year, he resolved not to miss the opportunity.

“The performers and the backdrop worked in perfect harmony, giving me a complete sense of immersion. It felt like I was embracing a celestial dream. Experiencing the heavenly realm brings genuine joy,” he said.

“The overall color palette is exceptionally harmonious. Blue is predominant, complemented by yellow and green, with key areas accented by red highlights. Such combinations are perfectly balanced. That’s why it evokes such strong emotion.

“Who can outshine Shen Yun? Hardly anyone in the world. I’ve seen many performances, yet none could compare to Shen Yun.

“Without art, humanity cannot evolve; neither science nor life can advance. Based on my 70 years of life experience, I believe everyone should see such a performance at least once. It is a must,” Mr. Seok said.

“Integration of Perfection, Mind, and Divinity”

Eli Schewa Dreyfus (Screenshot courtesy of NTD)

Eli Schewa Dreyfus, soprano and vocal teacher, saw Shen Yun in Lausanne, Switzerland, on February 22.

“Shen Yun is the integration of perfection, mind, and divinity. It is a masterpiece on earth that displays peace,” she said.

“In the world today, most people are asleep and believe that redemption is far from possible. But Shen Yun tells people that even when people are experiencing the most pain, if they can connect their own divinity with higher dimensions, divine beings are right there.”

“You Absolutely Must Come See It”

Alain Collas (Screenshot courtesy of NTD)

Historian and history professor Alain Collas saw Shen Yun in Nantes, France, on February 22.

“The first scene brought tears to my eyes,” he said. “It’s difficult to explain, but it’s a powerful emotion... an emotion related to history, the past, and what is happening in China today. You absolutely must come see it. I highly recommend it.”

“Poured Soul into the Entire Performance”

Françoise Sturdza (Screenshot courtesy of NTD)

Françoise Sturdza, philanthropist and member of a Romanian noble family, saw Shen Yun in Lausanne on February 21.

“This performing arts company shoulders a kind of mission. It’s exactly because of this mission that it has poured soul into the entire performance. That’s why this performance is so unique,” she said.

“We need a kind of strength, a moral strength, a strength from the soul.”

For more information about performance times, locations, and tickets, please visit www.shenyun.com.