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Shen Yun Displays the ‘Best Elements of China’ on Four Continents

World NewsFebruary 25, 20190Comments

Shen Yun Performing Arts' six touring companies presented 43 performances in 15 cities in the U.S., Japan, Australia, and Europe February 1-10, 2019. Audience members from the arts and business world expressed appreciation for the beauty of Shen Yun's performances, and elected officials in California and Pennsylvania issued proclamations and welcome letters to congratulate the performers. The…

Romania: Introducing Falun Gong at Bucharest Health Expo

World NewsFebruary 25, 20190Comments

Falun Gong practitioners participated in a health expo held at the Palatuluti Exhibition Hall in Bucharest on February 8-10, 2019. The popular three-day event was well attended. Many people were drawn to the practitioners' peaceful exercise demonstration and wished to learn more. Practitioners were invited to demonstrate the exercises on stage every day at 4:00 p.m.…

Puerto Rico: Introducing Falun Dafa and Raising Awareness about the Persecution

World NewsFebruary 25, 20190Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners visited the charming town of Patillas in southern Puerto Rico for a vegan festival organised by the local Adventist Church. Traditional and new cuisines were presented while guest speakers lectured on medicinal plants, vegan recipes, and diets. Townsfolk and country folk milled around, sampling this and that. Many slowed down and paused…

Falun Dafa Practitioners Tell How Reading “Zhuan Falun” Has Helped Them

Australia News, InsightsJanuary 27, 20190Comments

Falun Dafa was first introduced to the public in Changchun, China, in 1992. After its founder, Master Li Hongzhi, lectured in Sydney, Australia, in August 1996, the first practice site was set up in Cabramatta in northeast Sydney. The first outdoor practice site in Melbourne was established at a downtown park in late 1996. The…

Turkey: Art of Zhen-Shan-Ren International Exhibition Moves Art Lovers in Ankara

World NewsJanuary 27, 20190Comments

The Art of Zhen-Shan-Ren International Exhibition was held at the Çankaya Municipality Contemporary Arts Centre in Ankara, Turkey, on December 24, 2018 through January 2, 2019. The paintings had a big impact on visitors, many of whom recorded their impressions in the exhibition guestbook. A video of the exhibition was shown during the opening event…

Chinese Praise Shen Yun: “This is True Traditional Chinese Culture”

World NewsJanuary 27, 20190Comments

While audiences around the world enjoy the artistry and spiritual depth of Shen Yun, Chinese audience members who have experienced the performances outside of China feel especially proud and touched to see China's true, traditional culture being presented to millions of people. Artist: “Every Movement is Filled with Cultural Meaning” “Very touched... I'm proud of…

Eight Hundred Indonesian Students Learn Falun Gong

World NewsJanuary 27, 20190Comments

Falun Gong practitioners visited the 43rd High School in Batam Island, Indonesia to give a presentation on this ancient Chinese mind/body practice. The group was invited back to this school a second time, after giving a presentation there two years ago. Students learning the Falun Gong exercises. To a group of 800 students, practitioners talked about…

Australian Practitioner: Falun Dafa Changed My Life

InsightsJanuary 15, 20190Comments

Marie immigrated to Victoria from Quebec City, a French-speaking city in Canada. After obtaining a master's degree, Marie taught at a special school in Victoria for three years. She always has an easy-going smile and exudes confidence. The Power of Dafa Nine years ago, Marie experienced allergic skin rashes and body aches. Her strong personality…

Melbourne: “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Is Hope for Mankind”

Australia NewsJanuary 15, 20190Comments

The New Year celebrations in Melbourne, attract crowds of people each year with the promise of colourful fireworks that brighten the night sky and welcome in a brand new year. Falun Gong practitioners were a peaceful, calming presence on New Year's eve near the city plaza pedestrian area. Many people who walked by their booth…

Canberra: Chinese Tourists Learn About Falun Gong

Australia NewsJanuary 15, 20190Comments

Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, attracts tourists from all over the world, and a number of these tourists are from mainland China. Falun Gong (Falun Dafa) practitioners have been persistently raising awareness at Lake Burley Griffin every day with displays and exercise demonstrations. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has defamed Falun Gong with false propaganda…

931 Falun Gong Practitioners Sentenced for Their Faith in 2018

China News, World NewsJanuary 15, 20190Comments

According to information collected by Minghui, 931 Falun Gong practitioners were sentenced to prison for their faith in 2018. These sentenced practitioners come from 27 provinces and centrally-controlled municipalities. Liaoning Province led the list with 116 sentences, followed by 107 convictions in Shandong Province. Both provinces also topped the list of sentencing cases in 2017,…

Documentary Screening in South Australia Triggers Calls to End CCP Crimes Against Humanity

Australia NewsDecember 30, 20180Comments

Human Harvest , an award-winning documentary which exposes the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) organ harvesting from living Falun Gong practitioners, was screened at the Iris Theatre in Adelaide on the evening of December 6, 2018. The audience actively engaged in a discussion with invited guests on how to stop the CCP's crimes against humanity and…