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Turkey: “Journey of Falun Dafa” Photo Exhibit Resonates in Eskisehir

World NewsNovember 6, 20170Comments

The “Journey of Falun Dafa” photo exhibit, which has been on display in eight different provinces of Turkey since 2011, was recently shown in the college city of Eskisehir. The exhibit was held on October 19-21, 2017 at Hey Joe Cafe, a hot spot for students and the public. During the three-day exhibit, many people…

France: Introducing Falun Dafa at 2017 Yoga Festival Paris

World NewsNovember 6, 20170Comments

Practitioners of Falun Dafa in France were invited to teach the exercises at the 2017 Yoga Festival Paris on October 20. Located at the Paris Event Center in Porte de la Villette, the four-day event drew a lot of people and many of them were interested in learning Falun Dafa. A practitioner explained to spectators…

Falun Dafa in the Holy City of Jerusalem

World NewsOctober 23, 20170Comments

Local Falun Gong practitioners went to the center of Jerusalem on September 8, to introduce Falun Gong and raise public awareness about the persecution of the practice in China. Falun Gong (also known as Falun Dafa) is an ancient Chinese spiritual practice that includes five meditative exercises. Assimilation to the values of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is the…

Auckland, New Zealand: Falun Gong and City Collaborate on Event at Botanic Gardens

World NewsOctober 23, 20170Comments

The Botanic Gardens in Auckland was beautifully decorated on October 14-15 with a variety of spring flowers in bloom. Local Falun Gong practitioners collaborated with the city government for a two-day event highlighting traditional Chinese culture called "Celebrating Spring" at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. A variety of activities were held, including an art exhibit, exercise…

New Zealand: Promoting Falun Dafa at Body, Mind, Spirit Festival

World NewsOctober 23, 20170Comments

When the northern hemisphere is in its prime fall season, Christchurch city of the southern hemisphere is enjoying a beautiful spring time. The Falun Dafa Association and more than 100 other groups participated in the annual Body, Mind, Spirit Festival at the Addington Raceway and Events Center on October 14-15, 2017. Practitioners of Falun Dafa,…

Greece: Introducing an Ancient Meditation Practice in Coastal Cities

World NewsOctober 23, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in Greece visited the cities of Patra and Corinth, two cities on the Mediterranean Sea, on October 14, 2017 to introduce this ancient meditation practice from China. Patra is the third largest city in Greece. After seeing information about the free exercise teaching, about 50 people came out to the learn this meditation…

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Returns to North America after Asia Tour

World NewsOctober 23, 20170Comments

The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra concluded its 2017 Asia Tour in Taipei, Taiwan on October 3 and returned to North America with concerts in Canada and the United States. The company performed in Toronto, Boston, and New York on October 11-15, 2017. “Organic Food for the Brain” “I found it very much educational and elevating,” said…

Japan: Parade in Yokohama Raises Awareness of Persecution in China

World NewsOctober 16, 20170Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners in Japan held a parade in Yokohama, the second largest city of the country, on October 14, 2017. The parade showcased the beauty of Falun Dafa, a spiritual practice that teaches the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. The practitioners also raised awareness of the 18-year persecution the practice faces in China at the hands…

Introducing Falun Gong in Earthquake Stricken Areas in Mexico

World NewsOctober 16, 20170Comments

Three earthquakes shook the center and south of Mexico last month, the first on September 7, another on the 19th, and the last on the 23rd. More than 250,000 Mexicans lost their homes and hundreds were killed. Shelters were set up for those affected throughout Mexico City, Morelos, and Puebla, the cities hit hardest by…

Canada: Falun Gong’s Tian Guo Marching Band Welcomed at Thanksgiving Day Parade

World NewsOctober 16, 20170Comments

Toronto's Tian Guo Marching Band, composed of Falun Gong practitioners, performed in the annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day parade on October 9, 2017. Oktoberfest lasts nine days and is the largest Bavarian festival. The most famous event of the festival is the parade on Thanksgiving Day, which was covered by local TV stations. It was…

Italian Heritage Parade in San Francisco: “Thank you, Falun Dafa!”

World NewsOctober 16, 20170Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners were once again invited to participate in the 149th Italian Heritage Parade in San Francisco on October 8. More than 100,000 people gathered at Fisherman's Wharf and Columbus Avenue on the parade route, many of whom cheered for the Tian Guo Marching Band, float, and Falun Dafa exercise demonstration. The Tian Guo Marching…

Arizona: English Speaking Summer Camp Focuses on Ancient Chinese Culture

Insights, Uncategorized, World NewsOctober 16, 20170Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners in Arizona held their first annual Ming Hui summer camp for English speaking children this summer. Focused on reviving traditional art and culture through Chinese language and history studies, as well as Western traditional art classes, English speaking children were able to learn, appreciate, and embrace the values and traditions of ancient…