(Minghui.org) Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its Asia, Europe, and Latin America tours in mid-May 2026 with performances in Brazil, Mexico, Japan, and France.
The company’s 2026 season will conclude with performances in Toronto in June, which were rescheduled from March and April after the theater received bomb threats. Shen Yun’s eight touring companies presented nearly 740 performances in 172 cities and 20 countries across five continents in the past five months.
Shen Yun New York Company’s 16th and last performance at a full house at the Palais des Congrès de Paris in Paris, France, on the afternoon of May 10
Shen Yun International Company’s third and last performance at the Teatro FIERGS in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on the afternoon of May 10
Shen Yun Touring Company at the Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas, Sala Plácido Domingo, in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the evening of May 8
Shen Yun Global Company’s fifth and last performance at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, on the afternoon of May 10
Shen Yun World Company returned to New York on May 5 after concluding their Europe tour in Frankfurt, Germany.
French Audiences Value Shen Yun’s Mission
Shen Yun concluded the French portion of its tour in Paris on May 10. This season, the company presented 99 performances to full houses in 15 cities in France, reaching over 230,000 audience members.
“A Journey into a World of Wonder”
Alain Froment (NTD)
Alain Froment, a physician and anthropobiologist, saw Shen Yun in Paris on May 9.
“This show is a marvel!” Dr. Froment said. “First and foremost, it’s a tribute to ancient Chinese culture, and more broadly, it’s a journey into a world of wonder!”
The anthropologist says he felt both “energy and serenity,” and praised “the dancers’ harmony.”
“Their physical performances are remarkable. One can only imagine the discipline required to reach such a level.
“The music is fascinating. It blends classical tradition with modern sounds, which is very interesting from that perspective. The choreography is truly remarkable.
“I was moved by the beauty, the inspiration, and the spiritual aspect,” Dr. Froment said.
While emphasizing that he is “secular,” he stated, “I have great respect for different cultures, and I am in awe of the history and mystique of Chinese civilization. I am discovering it with great interest.”
He also sensed “a great deal of kindness” in Shen Yun’s dance and song performances, because “harmony brings serenity.”
“There is harmony in the coordination of the dancers,” he explained, “and an otherworldly sense of being transported. We are transported to another place. It really is a beautiful experience!”
“The Most Beautiful Show I’ve Ever Seen”
Tatiana Lorenzon (NTD)
Tatiana Lorenzon, a Brazilian doctor based in Paris, saw Shen Yun in Paris on May 9.
“It’s the most beautiful show I’ve ever seen in my life,” Dr. Lorenzon said. “Wonderful, truly spectacular, extraordinary. It’s perfect.”
“I’m really, really moved by this performance. It’s magnificent. The dancers, the music, and how it resonates with me. I’m very moved,” she said.
Beyond the artistry, Dr. Lorenzon said it was the inner experience sparked by Shen Yun that resonated deeply with her. When asked what that was, she answered without hesitation, “Peace, peace and serenity.”
“I respect religion, and this performance shows just how very, very important our religion is to humanity right now.
“I felt a connection with Buddha and with the present moment. This is a very, very important time for us.
“Kindness, compassion, sensitivity, and love. Love is very important to us right now,” she said.
One of her most memorable moments was the finale. “I was very moved, and I cried. I cried and cried.”
“I’m very happy now. I feel different now when it comes to love, religion, respect, and humanity.
“I invite everyone to come see this show. It’s wonderful,” Dr. Lorenzon said. “As for me, I’ve never seen a show or dancers like this in my entire life. You feel light, you feel good. It’s a comforting moment.”
“All the Artists are Cheerful and Smiling”
Georgina and Philippe Bouillet (NTD)
Philippe Bouillet, a lawyer, and his wife Georgina saw Shen Yun in Paris on May 8.
“A fantastic show with truly magnificent costumes,” Mr. Bouillet said. “Beautiful dances, beautiful synchronization—truly superb.”
“From the very beginning of the performance... you can see this connection with the divine.
“You can feel... a great deal of kindness and... warmth... All the artists are cheerful and smiling,” he said.
Mrs. Bouillet described faces “full of joy and emotion” that help transport the audience “to another world.”
“We need this emotion,... this spirituality,” she said.
Mr. Bouillet said that Shen Yun can bring “a little serenity, a little art, and a little joy of life” to the audience.
“Extremely High Level”
Julie Delavault (NTD)
Julie Delavault, a former practitioner of French classical ballet and a notary, saw Shen Yun in Paris on May 8.
“It was a wonderful discovery—very different from the French classical ballet I practiced myself,” she said.
In particular, she highlighted “an extremely high level—they are genuine elite athletes.”
“It was my daughter’s birthday present—everyone... was able to enjoy it and share a lovely moment, certainly as a family,” she said.
Ms. Delavault described Shen Yun as “quite spiritual—very beautiful.” She also highlighted the values it conveys, “serenity, reaching out to others, kindness.”
“It’s truly absolutely beautiful,” she said.
Brazilian Theatergoers Voice Appreciation
This season, Shen Yun presented 12 performances in three Brazilian cities from April 26 to May 10: Curitiba, São Paulo, and Porto Alegre.
Mirian Andriotti and João Bosco (NTD)
Federal judicial official Mirian Andriotti and her husband, geriatric dentist João Bosco, saw Shen Yun in Porto Alegre on May 10.
“It was a wonderful experience,” Ms. Andriotti said after seeing Shen Yun. “The history of China, the traditional culture, and the dancing were all fantastic. Especially the final message of renewal and hope—it was deeply moving.”
Mr. Bosco said, “It came without fanfare, but it deeply won me over.”
“It’s a great message of faith in the divine,” Ms. Andriotti said. “Especially at the end, you feel that the true way forward lies within the divine in each one of us.”
Mr. Bosco said he was moved by the values expressed throughout the performance.
“In a world with so much war and so many difficult things happening, to hear such a beautiful and pure message is truly admirable,” he said.
“We’ve become used to seeing only negative things, but behind Shen Yun there is a message of kindness, love, and values that should be preserved. The media should speak more about these values, because all we hear about every day is murder and evil. But good things like this also exist in the world. Congratulations to Shen Yun!” he said.
After learning that Shen Yun artists face persecution for their faith, and that the performance still cannot be staged in mainland China, Mr. Bosco expressed admiration for the artists’ perseverance.
“The world needs this,” he said. “Difficulties exist for us to overcome them. In the midst of all this, they still carry a mission through this culture, bringing it back to life as an example for the world.”
He believes that the values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are essential in today’s society.
“They are necessary for our society to survive,” he said. “At the end of the performance, I truly felt that these values still exist. I’m leaving here emotionally moved and strengthened by them. Spiritually and energetically, Shen Yun transmitted hope to me. I feel supported and more capable of defending these values. It’s like reading the Bible. Congratulations!”
Ms. Andriotti also expressed gratitude to the artists.
“Congratulations,” she said. “Please come back often. It’s truly moving to see you.”
Before leaving the theater, Mr. Bosco reflected on the experience one last time.
“We’re leaving here deeply moved,” he said.
Isabela Tacaki and Fernando Sant’Ana (NTD)
Isabela Tacaki, a TV news anchor, and Fernando Sant’Ana, a company owner, saw Shen Yun in São Paulo on May 4.
“I’m deeply stunned. The performance was unbelievable. Everything was so beautiful, whether it was the synchronization of the dancing, the costumes, the stories, or the Chinese arts that I had no knowledge of before. I had never seen such a live performance of Eastern arts. It was also accompanied by a symphony orchestra throughout the entire performance. The performance was extraordinary, especially in presenting Chinese history, the persecution [of faith], etc.,” Ms. Tacaki said.
Mexican Audience Members Resonate with Shen Yun
From April 24 to May 10, Shen Yun presented 16 performances in four cities in Mexico: Monterrey, Querétaro, Mexico City, and Guadalajara.
Víctor Hugo Hernández López (right), city council member from Guadalajara, presented a letter of commendation to Shen Yun on May 10. (NTD)
Víctor Hugo Hernández López, a city council member from Guadalajara, Jalisco, saw Shen Yun in Guadalajara on May 10. After the performance, he presented a letter of commendation to the artists.
“I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the outstanding artists, the organizers, and the staff who made this performance a success, and I would like to greet the many audience members who have come to enjoy the show,” Mr. Hernández López said.
“I would like to offer a round of warm applause to Shen Yun’s dancers, musicians, artistic director, organizers, and volunteers. Without your hard work and dedication, this precious cultural tradition could not be preserved and presented. I sincerely wish this performance every success and hope it will be truly spectacular! With my deepest respect,” Mr. Hernández López said.
José Luis Sánchez González (NTD)
Mexican Congressman José Luis Sánchez González saw Shen Yun in Guadalajara on May 10.
“That enchanting beauty, joy, a unique sense of happiness, and inner peace—that is precisely what matters most,” he said.
He described the profound emotions he felt while watching Shen Yun, noting that the performance felt like a refreshing elixir for the soul, reminding him that spiritual pursuits are far more important than material things.
“Chinese (traditional) culture and art are breathtaking. Their dance, traditions, history, culture, and their connection to the divine—I found it all wonderful and thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything was magnificent,” Mr. Sánchez González said.
He believed that Shen Yun’s artists were “truly top-tier professionals.”
“Setting aside the regime or the government, what is more important is the ability, strength, creativity, and wisdom of the Chinese people, which have earned widespread respect and recognition. Of course, their culture is also impressive and dazzling,” Mr. Sánchez González said.
“Everything was extraordinary. The Chinese artists were outstanding—truly captivating. They possess such rich creativity, imagination, and a spirit of innovation. They are dreamers, aspiring toward heaven. It was truly remarkable.
“These are values I identify with. Although I, as a human being, still have many limitations and live under a capitalist system that instills negative values, I strive to put these into practice... I believe these values, expressed in Christian terms, are kindness, unity, love, service to others, mutual aid, and universal love. I wholeheartedly embrace these principles and values,” Mr. Sánchez González said.
American Musician: “This is the Highest Level”
Albert Markov (NTD)
Albert Markov, a classical musician and composer, saw Shen Yun in Stamford, Connecticut, on May 10.
“This is the highest level, this show. It’s unbelievable, it’s unbelievable. I enjoyed it so much here. The show was acrobatic, unbelievable. And the dancing, unbelievable,” Mr. Markov said.
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