MONTPELLIER, France—This weekend on March 20, while waiting for the beginning of spring, the Montpellier locals were able to enjoy the warmth of Shen Yun Performing Arts.

For Mr. Botella, the performance was a vector of values and a testimonial of behaviors we should all respect: “Humility, wisdom, respect. Although we can be in competition, we must always respect others. ... The worst hardships can occur for everyone, we need to remember that—then, of course, always try to help our fellow man.”

Mr. Botella was very sensitive to this. “It is what allows man to remember that he may not be alone and that there is still a path we have to take. ... And we can say, may each one of us walks their own path—that will be good enough,” he said.

From this touching depiction of courage, Mr.  Botella commented that “it may seem far from us, but it’s not that far. ... The human species is as it is, I would say, and without too much surprise, unfortunately, we all have the choice to do good or evil. Free will, when it’s on the wrong side, can lead to drama until the wheel turns on those who think they’re protected.”

“I find that this show is intelligible and understandable, from the youngest generation to the oldest. ... In the current situation, freedom, and especially the right to express oneself, as well as tolerance, I think that we must especially take care of all that, whatever happens in the world”, he said.