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.

Among the many spectators who came to enjoy the show in Paris were Charles and Anne-Marie Vincensini. Both are now retired, Charles as a former manager of an accounting firm and Anne-Marie as a journalist.

“It’s perfection! The overall movements are a perfect coordination between the people on stage,” said Mr. Vincensini. “And the costumes! Then this effect between the stage, which is not really a stage but an animated digital background, which merges with the real characters on stage. It’s spectacular and unusual.”

Mr. Vincensini was particularly moved by the messages conveyed in Shen Yun. He shared his understanding: “China is a very ancient country with a philosophy of traditions which deserves to be taught and practiced again today.”

For this former company director who visited China, “Chinese people are the sons of Heaven ... this appears and shines throughout the whole show.”

He believes “the message is Christian, which proves there is a convergence in all high-level philosophies.”

“I think it is universal! It is showing altruism towards each other. Love your neighbor as yourself. In other words: kindness,” he said.