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Taipei, Taiwan: 1,000 Gather for Falun Dafa Exercises and Chinese New Year Festivities

World NewsFebruary 11, 20180Comments

Nearly 1,000 Falun Dafa practitioners gathered at Liberty Square in Taipei on February 4 in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year. Festivities included performances by the group's Tian Guo Marching Band, choral performances, Falun Dafa exercises, and group photos to send holiday greetings to Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. Performances were…

Bulgaria: Honoring “Victims of Communism Day” in Five Cities

World NewsFebruary 11, 20180Comments

In Bulgaria, February 1st is dedicated to the victims of communism. The day was formally declared Victims of Communism Day in 2011. On that day in 1945, the People’s Court sentenced 3 regents and 67 MPs, ministers, generals, and colonels to death. Local Falun Gong practitioners took part in activities in five Bulgarian cities to…

Guard at Qiqihar Detention Centre Tortures and Extorts Money from Practitioners

China News, World NewsFebruary 11, 20180Comments

Han Shufen, a guard at the Qiqihar City Detention Centre, is in charge of cells 406 and 407. She uses many cruel methods in her position of authority. She also extorts money from detainees and harasses them or orders other inmates to do so. She targets Falun Gong practitioners in particular and uses different torture…

Shen Yun’s “Sheer Pageantry” Impresses Audiences in Australia and USA

Australia News, World NewsFebruary 11, 20180Comments

The five touring companies of New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts performed 28 shows in 10 cities in the United States and Australia between January 30 and February 4, 2018. “High level of professionalism” Professional violinist Victoria Martino said about the show, “Very high level of professionalism... Very impressive.” “I’m very, very appreciative that they…

How Kindness Transformed a Thief

InsightsFebruary 11, 20180Comments

It's not easy for people to change their ways once they've become set in them, but an ancient story shows that it is indeed possible. Mr. Wang Lei (141 AD – 218 AD) was a well-respected scholar, who was known for his virtue. He opened schools and promoted righteousness among people. Under his influence, people…

Greece: Introducing Falun Gong to Locals in Zakynthos Island

World NewsFebruary 4, 20180Comments

Yoga instructor Talayia appreciates the positive impact that Falun Gong has brought to her. She invited practitioners from Athens Greece to hold a workshop on Zakynthos Island on a Saturday in January 2018, to introduce the ancient Chinese self-improvement cultivation practice to the public. Forty-six interested local citizens from the famous tourist town learned the…

Helsinki, Finland: Learning Falun Dafa at Education Expo

World NewsFebruary 4, 20180Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners in Finland hosted a booth at Educa Helsinki, the largest teaching and education exhibition in the country on January 26 and 27. With over 300 vendors and about 18,000 visitors, this two-day event is a major training venue for teachers and principals. A large number of spectators stopped at the Falun Dafa…

Judge Warns Defense Lawyers Against Pleading Not Guilty for Clients

China News, World NewsFebruary 4, 20180Comments

The presiding judge in the trial of two Dandong City residents warned their lawyers before the trial, “It is no use to plead not guilty for your clients.” Ms. Zhao Xuejing and Ms. Sun Lihao were arrested on May 12, 2017 for putting up banners with messages about Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline being persecuted…

Falun Gong at the Køge Health Expo, Denmark: “I Felt a Pure and Strong Energy”

World NewsFebruary 4, 20180Comments

“The thought of learning qigong popped into my head a few days ago, and today I learned about the principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance,” said a woman at the health expo in Køge, Denmark, when she stopped at the Falun Gong booth. “I am very happy to have found you here. I know this is what I'm…

‘Petals of Peace’ in Moldovan Schools

World NewsFebruary 4, 20180Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners in Moldova attended an educational conference and presented the ‘Petals of Peace’ project, which invites people of all ages to fold a paper lotus flower as a gesture of peace and friendship to less fortunate children and children of Falun Gong practitioners, who have been brutally persecuted in China for almost two…

Melbourne: Tian Guo Marching Band Delights the Crowd at Australia Day Parade

Australia NewsFebruary 4, 20180Comments

Falun Gong had a substantial presence in Melbourne's Australia Day 2018 Parade on January 26. The procession was led off by the Tian Guo Marching Band, and also included a Falun Gong exercise demonstration and a brightly yellow-clad band of waist drummers. Spectators expressed their appreciation for the beautiful music and resounding performances. Dance group. The Exercises…

Australia Day Parade in Adelaide: “Our Society Needs These Principles”

Australia NewsFebruary 4, 20180Comments

At the recent Australia Day Parade in Adelaide on January 26, the lotus-themed float by Falun Dafa practitioners once again became a highlight. Over 150 groups attended the event, which attracted nearly 40,000 spectators. Despite the summer heat of about 87°F (31°C), visitors were excited to see the practitioners’ demonstration of Falun Dafa exercises and…