Shen Yun Performing Arts had its first of three shows in Frankfurt, Germany on Friday, March 12, at the Jahrhunderthalle. Audience members had a chance to experience and learn about Chinese culture.

[Mrs. Trabert, Audience Member]:

“It represents China. It matches very well, it represents the culture. I found it very fitting, quite terrific.”

[Mr. Pietsch, Audience Member]:

“How I liked the show? I can’t find the words. So much harmony in connection with music and movement—we don’t know this here in Europe. We actually had another image of China, and I believe our opinion and our knowledge about China has turned around today.”

In some dances, the show gives insight into human rights violations happening in China today. Here’s what a couple of audience members commented on those dances.

[Mrs. Pietsch, Audience Member]:

“I think, people here in Europe often close their eyes to the inhuman things that are happening there. And the dance has expressed this all so wonderfully that I am absolutely filled with enthusiasm.”

[Martin Lessenthin, Spokesperson, International Society for Human Rights]:

“We are completely enchanted with this evening and touched by the stories, told with dance, and about the message itself. We find this connection with Chinese culture, the expression of this culture, but also the message of concern for human rights quite excellent.”

NTD News, Frankfurt, Germany.

Original article: http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_arts/2010-03-15/125377458701.html