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Twelve Falun Gong Practitioners Sentenced to Prison in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province

China News, World NewsJanuary 10, 20180Comments

Twelve Falun Gong practitioners from Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, were illegally sentenced to prison and fined on December 14, 2017. The practitioners sentenced were: Shi Xiangyun: Eight years of imprisonment, fine of 50,000 yuan. Zhu Fengying: Seven and a half years of imprisonment, fine of 40,000 yuan. Zhao Xiru: Seven…

Brazil: The Art of Truth, Compassion, Forbearance Exhibition Resonates with Viewers of All Ages

World NewsDecember 24, 20170Comments

Recently, Falun Dafa practitioners in Brazil held the Art of Truth, Compassion, Forbearance Exhibition in the halls of the subway stations. A large number of passersby viewed the artwork and took informational materials every day during the three-month tour. High School Students Admire Dafa Practitioners' Courage Many high school students marveled at the paintings. Some of…

Turkey: Introducing Falun Dafa in Mersin and Istanbul

World NewsDecember 24, 20170Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners took part in the Third Mersin Book Fair on the southern coast of Turkey between November 25 and December 3, 2017, to introduce Falun Dafa and to raise awareness about the persecution of the practice in China. Over 350 vendors participated in the event at the CNR Yenişehir Exhibition Centre, with an…

Traveling to Hundreds of Villages to Tell People About Dafa

China News, World NewsDecember 24, 20170Comments

I am 63 years old. Before I started practicing Falun Dafa in 2004, I was weighed down by many illnesses and always tired. My days were tough. Practicing Falun Dafa changed my life. From a young age, I was interested in reading about and held tremendous respect for Buddhas. After I got married, I was…

Malaysian Experience-Sharing Conference: Cultivating Ourselves and Saving People

World NewsDecember 24, 20170Comments

The 2017 Malaysian Falun Dafa Experience-Sharing Conference took place on December 17 at the Royale Bintang Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Practitioners from Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore attended the conference. Seventeen practitioners, including two from Vietnam, shared their experiences, which included physical improvements, mind nature changes, overcoming tribulations in working together and saving people. A Family…

Introducing Falun Gong at a Christmas Party in Hiroshima, Japan

World NewsDecember 17, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners from Hiroshima were invited to perform at a local Christmas party for international visitors, and introduce the Chinese self-improvement practice to the attendees. Visitors at the party learned the exercises while the practitioners demonstrated the gentle and peaceful movements on stage. After the exercise demonstration, practitioners taught children how to make paper…

Film “Harvested Alive: Ten Years of Investigations” Screened at Slovak Parliament

World NewsDecember 17, 20170Comments

The documentary film “Harvested Alive: Ten Years of Investigations” was screened in the Slovak parliament on Thursday, December 7, 2017. About ten members of parliament and five assistants attended the screening, which was sponsored by MP Peter Osuský. The screening was prompted by a visit to Slovakia by a representative from the World Organization to…

“Human Harvest” Screened at Taiwan Legislative Yuan—Exposes Human Rights Crisis in China

World NewsDecember 17, 20170Comments

The Peabody Award-winning film Human Harvest was screened at the Taiwan Legislative Yuan last week. Sponsored by the Taiwan International Organ Transplant Association and several lawmakers, a forum on the topic of state-sanctioned organ harvesting in China was held after the screening. The viewers said they believed that the Taiwanese government should inform the public,…

Hebei: Despite the Risk, Locals Make Public Call for Release of Detained Practitioner

China News, World NewsDecember 17, 20170Comments

Mrs. Wang Shaoping was arrested on August 6, 2017, for publicly raising awareness about the persecution of Falun Gong. She has been held in detention ever since. Mrs. Wang's neighbours in her hometown in Matuodian Township, Chanli County, Hebei Province, agreed to be interviewed on camera and make a public call for her release. Mrs.…

Ireland: Falun Gong Presentation Offered at a High School to Help Students Relieve Stress

World NewsDecember 17, 20170Comments

Malahide Community School, a high school in a coastal town in northern Dublin, Ireland, has been inviting volunteers from the Falun Gong group for the past several years to teach the exercises to their students. As third-year high school students face the pressure of college admission, many parents and teachers seek ways to help students…

Practitioners in Turkey Call for an End to the Persecution of Falun Gong in China

World NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in Turkey held an event at the Tekira Shopping Center on November 18, 2017, in the Province of Tekirdağ, which is two hours from West Istanbul. It is the only shopping mall in Tekirdağ, and the practitioners chose the site for introducing Falun Gong to the public and raise awareness of the…

Seattle: Falun Dafa Group Welcomed Back to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

World NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

The Falun Dafa group and their Tian Guo Marching Band were invited back for a second time time to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Seattle on November 24. The Falun Dafa group's Tian Guo Marching Band stands out as the only marching band in the parade made up of mostly ethnic Chinese musicians. Born…