Category: Paris

Businessman Says Shen Yun’s Innovative Technology Is ‘Like a Projection Towards the Divine Art!’

PARIS—Theatergoers from all over France, and sometimes even from abroad, came to discover Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Palais des Congrès. Loïc David is a dental surgeon from Bordeaux. He attended Shen Yun on Friday, Feb. 17, at the Palais des Congrès. For him, Shen Yun, “is an extraordinary magic!” “The magic is in…


‘I Found It Sublime’: Paris Theatergoer Moved to Deep Reflection by Shen Yun

PARIS—Like many businessmen, Luc Hubelé came from Vendée to Paris for his work, but he did not miss, on Thursday, Feb. 16, the limited time Shen Yun Performing Arts was in Paris as well. “I found this show fabulous! I was very moved by a lot of messages: there’s a lot of sensitivity, grace in…


Company Manager Surprised Shen Yun Banned in China, Says Fortunately ‘Tradition Is Always Stronger!’

PARIS—Since Tuesday, Feb. 14, Paris has been vibrating to the warm sounds of Shen Yun’s music at the Palais des Congrès. On Feb. 15, Pascal de Varine-Bohan and his wife, Dorothée, were at the Palais des Congrès to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts. This descendant of French nobility is the general secretary of a large…


‘It Feels as If We Are in a Civilized Word’: Retired HR Director Enjoys Shen Yun in Paris

PARIS—On Wednesday, Feb. 15, a crowd of spectators was quickly arriving at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. This is Shen Yun Performing Arts’ 17th year, and the company presents a brand-new performance every touring season. Jean-Denis Oester, a former human resources director in the automobile industry, was moved to tears. “Such grace, such lightness,…


Shen Yun Shows Culture of the ‘Sons of Heaven’: Paris Attendee

PARIS—On Feb. 14, Shen Yun Performing Arts opened to a sold-out hall at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. If February 14 is traditionally the lovers’ day, the past Tuesday evening was the celebration of lovers of the beautiful traditional values that have forged many cultures throughout the centuries. Indeed, Shen Yun Performing Arts’ mission…


In Shen Yun, You Feel ‘The Power of the Gods,’ Says Photographer

PARIS—Shen Yun is back. The famous classical Chinese classical dance and music company, Shen Yun Performing Arts, has returned to the capital of France for the pleasure of the people of Paris. Ronald Martinez has been a professional photographer since 2000. After starting his career as a photojournalist and participating in film shoots, this native…


VIDEO: Husky Fell in Love With a Homeless Man in Paris—Their Bond Changed His Life

A once-homeless man whose life has now been turned around owes it all to a husky. Bruno Zvaigzne was living rough on the streets of Paris last summer when a good Samaritan, Thibault Laurent, was out walking with his dog, Sora. Recalling their first meeting, Laurent, 36, told The Epoch Times that his two-year-old husky…


Paris Station Stabbings: Probe Opened for Attempted Murders

PARIS—The Paris prosecutor’s office opened a judicial investigation Sunday into “attempted murders” after seven people were injured with a sharp metallic hook at a crowded Paris train station on Wednesday. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said in a statement that her office asked for the man suspected in the attack to be detained pending further investigation….


Man Wounds 6 People at Paris Gare Du Nord Station

PARIS—A man attacked and wounded six people at the Gare du Nord train station in Paris on Wednesday morning, leaving one with serious injuries, before being shot by off-duty police officers, authorities said. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told reporters the man attacked travelers with what looked like a home-made weapon at 0642 CET (0542 GMT)…


3 Dead, 3 Wounded in Paris Shooting; Suspect Arrested

PARIS—A shooting targeting a Kurdish cultural center in a bustling Paris neighborhood Friday left three people dead and three others wounded, authorities said. A 69-year-old suspect was wounded and arrested. The Paris prosecutor said the suspect had recently been released from prison after attacking migrants living in tents, and that investigators are considering a possible…