(Clearwisdom.net) On March 23, the Shen Yun Performing Arts 2009 World Tour showcased in Berlin at one of Germany's most famous theaters, the Friedrichstadtpalast.

Retired Magistrate and former head of Social Security Mr. Friedrich W. Schulz said that he and his wife had come to the show not knowing what to expect. Afterward he excitedly exclaimed, "It was Marvelous, marvelous, marvelous!"

Mr. Friedrich W. Schulz, Retired Magistrate and former head of Social Security

Mr. Schulz said he found Chinese culture somewhat paradoxical: "On the one hand it was such a high-level culture, and on the other hand there is so many cruelty (referring to the persecution of Falun Gong)."

He added, "I am at a loss here. Every scene in itself is beautiful. I have never seen anything like this. It deeply touched me."

Mr. Kulmann, manager of a large shopping center in Cologne, described the show as "Fantastic, heavenly! I don't know how else to describe it, it's really fantastic. If there is another Shen Yun performance here, I will certainly come again."

Mr. Kulmann, a manager of a large shopping center in Cologne

He said, "What appeals to me is the music and to be able to experience the range of colors in the costumes. I also found the costumes heavenly, and, as I already mentioned, the performance itself was simply fantastic.... For example, those ladies from Mongolia, the chopsticks ["Mongolian Chopsticks"]--that was fantastic."

Mr. Kulmann was deeply moved by the programs "Dignity and Compassion" and "Heaven Awaits Us Despite Persecution," saying, "I cannot comprehend [the persecution of Falun Gong]. One hears about that on occasion, but when you see the pictures, then that is truly another dimension. I find it truly fantastic how it was expressed through dance. One could truly recognize the truth of it. I must admit that I'm deeply affected by the persecution [of Falun Gong]," he said.

Physician: "Wonderful dances, wonderful costumes, wonderfully colorful"

Dr. Letsch, a physician, was in the audience with a group of his friends. "Wonderful dances, wonderful costumes, wonderfully colorful--everything," he said.

Dr. Letsch said he thoroughly enjoyed the orchestra's Chinese instruments. "I found it interesting to listen to them, because they convey a completely different tonal note than a Western orchestra."

He shared his overall impression about the show, "Their work is impressive. It is obvious that it comes from their souls."

Dr. Letsch said he sensed that an inner strength emanating from the artists derived from the spiritual self-cultivation practice of Falun Dafa. He said he would visit the Internet website to learn more.

Former Journalist: Shen Yun full of grace and charm

Mr. Meyer, a former journalist, attended the show with his daughter. He said, "I enjoyed the music very much. I have not heard much of Chinese music up to now, and now that we have heard it, I must say, I enjoyed it.

"The lyrics of the songs were very interesting. They were superimposed in the German language, and I liked how courteous that was. One does not expect that at all ... and now we have experienced that for the first time. The songs were very melodious and very noble."

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