The Bataclan theater re-opened on Saturday for its first concert since dozens of music fans were gunned down inside the venue during the Paris terror attacks one year ago.
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Sting paid tribute to the victims before a crowd of people who had come to see the rock star perform, but also to commemorate the anniversary.
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BuzzFeed News asked the concertgoers what motivated them to come to the Bataclan's re-opening. Here's what they said:
"To celebrate life" — Inès

"Life and Sting" — Jonathan.

"France re-opens the Bataclan and long live us!" — Patrick Pelloux

"Music is life" — Sandra

"This is where my heart remains bound by blood" — Jesse Hughes

"Because I love the Bataclan!" — Johanne

"Paris is back" — Alberto

"Life is Rock and Roll" — Jen and Laure

"❤️ Sting ❤️ Paris" — Angie

David Mack contributed translation to this report.