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Argentine City Legislator Says He Is ‘Proud to Witness’ Shen Yun

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Argentine City Legislator Says He Is ‘Proud to Witness’ Shen Yun
On the evening of April 23, 2025, Yamil Santoro and Virginia Putignano enjoyed Shen Yun at the Teatro Ópera in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 23, 2025. Mary Man/The Epoch Times
Mary Man
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BUENOS AIRES—On April 23, 2025, Yamil Santoro and his girlfriend, Virginia Putignano, attended the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance at the Teatro Ópera in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Mr. Santoro, a legislator in the Buenos Aires City Legislature and executive director of the anti-corruption Fundación Apolo, is also a co-founder of Mejorar, a liberal political party now part of the Republicanos Unidos coalition.

Reflecting on the experience, Mr. Santoro said: “The performance was deeply moving, and I learned more about traditional Chinese culture.”

He was shocked by the portrayal of contemporary China’s persecution of faith: “I was outraged to see how a communist regime persecutes faith and suppresses spiritual cultural heritage.”

Mr. Santoro admired the artists’ courage and thanked them for bringing the truth to light: “I want to congratulate them for delivering such an outstanding performance. Thank you for your efforts.”

He added, “I feel so proud to witness this performance, and I truly loved it.”

The pure and beautiful performance left Ms. Putignano in awe: “The performance was absolutely stunning. All the dancers, music, and stage design were breathtaking. I strongly recommend everyone see it—it far exceeded my expectations.”

Ms. Putignano viewed the performance as more than an artistic feast; it stirred the soul: “The artists’ mission and the values they convey touch the audience’s hearts. Beyond the exquisite dance and masterful technique, they spread values that strive for a better society.”

She elaborated that these values—truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance—guide the artists’ actions: “Additionally, I felt their perseverance and effort, as their dances displayed an impressive level of synchronisation.”

Ms. Putignano described herself as a devoted Shen Yun fan, noting that each performance offers a new experience: “I just returned from Cologne five days ago, but the insights I gained there [watching Shen Yun] were completely different from today.”

Traditional Chinese culture is a divine culture, and Ms. Putignano felt the performance conveyed many divine messages, creating a connection: “I felt this connection because I’m very sensitive.”

Regarding Shen Yun’s inability to perform in China, Ms. Putignano said: “This is terribly wrong. Art is a form of communication, and communication must be open to the world.”
Reporting by Mary Man and Ana González.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.
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