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Sweden: Falun Dafa Activities Raise Awareness, Support

World NewsApril 17, 20170Comments

Swedish Falun Dafa practitioners held activities to raise awareness Mynttorget, a public square near the Royal Palace on April 8. A large number of tourists and local residents stopped to learn more. Many of them talked with practitioners and signed petitions calling to end the atrocities in China. Group exercises at the public square of Mynttorget…

The Netherlands: Signing to Support Falun Gong Outside the Dutch National Museum

World NewsApril 17, 20170Comments

The Rijksmuseum, the Dutch National Museum in the Netherlands, attracts a large number of visitors every day. Falun Dafa practitioners held activities at the Museum Square on April 8 and 9. Many tourists and residents talked with practitioners and signed petitions. Exercise demonstration by Falun Dafa practitioners at The Rijksmuseum, the Dutch National Museum, on April 8,…

Falun Gong Practitioners Reach Out to President Trump Prior to President Xi’s Visit

World NewsApril 7, 20170Comments

In the lead-up to US President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Falun Gong practitioners gathered in front of the White House on April 4, 2017, with an important request. They urged President Trump to press President Xi to end the 18-year persecution of Falun Gong and to bring former head of the Chinese…

Kelowna, Canada: Art of Zhen Shan Ren International Exhibition Brings Hope and Courage

World NewsApril 7, 20170Comments

The Art of Zhen Shan Ren (Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance) International Exhibition was recently held in Kelowna from March 7-31, 2017. As the third largest metropolitan area in British Columbia, Kelowna is well-known for its vineyards, orchards, and art scene, and has been nicknamed “Orchard City.” The exhibition, which has been traveling throughout the world, consists…

Documentary “Human Harvest” on Tour in Japan

World NewsApril 7, 20170Comments

A screening tour of the documentary Human Harvest in Japan kicked off with its premiere in Shizuoka on March 24 and a screening in Abiko the next day. Winner of the prestigious Peabody Award, the film exposes the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) forced organ harvesting from imprisoned Falun Gong practitioners. Canadian human rights lawyer Mr.…

Taiwan: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in a Primary School Parade in Chiayi

World NewsApril 7, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners were invited to participate in the 110th anniversary parade of Meishan Primary School on March 31, 2017. The practitioners demonstrated the exercises and played waist drums in the parade, which took place in Meishan, Chiayi, Taiwan. The practitioners' waist drum team played during the parade. Along with melodious music, Falun Gong practitioners also…

Nagpur, India: Practitioners Hold Three-Day Fa Study and Workshop During Holi Festival

World NewsMarch 31, 20170Comments

Holi is the Hindu festival of colors welcoming the onset of spring, during which effigies of a demon are burned to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. However, many tend to forget the significance and sanctity of the celebration, and revelers often turn boisterous. Practitioners from Nagpur, in the state of Maharashtra, decided to…

Shen Yun Performs in Europe and Latin America to High Praise and Appreciation

World NewsMarch 31, 20170Comments

The World Company of the New-York based Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its 2017 Europe Tour with three sold-out performances in Milan, Italy on March 11-13, 2017. They next presented four sold-out shows in two cities in France. Meanwhile, Shen Yun's Touring Company headed for Latin America and staged four performances at the Auditorio…

Raising Awareness about Falun Gong in Halmstad, Sweden

World NewsMarch 19, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in Sweden raised awareness about Falun Gong in Halmstad on March 11, 2017. Halmstad is a city with a long history, beautiful beaches, famous castles, and Halmstad University. Many people stopped to learn about Falun Gong and the brutal persecution of the practice by the communist regime in China. An elderly gentleman who had…

U.S. Senator Concerned About Jailed Falun Gong Practitioner

World NewsMarch 19, 20170Comments

Ms. Han Xuejiao, a Falun Gong practitioner in Shanghai, China, was arrested at home by local police on February 17, and has been detained for a month. Ms. Han's great aunt, Ms. Li Lianrong, who is a U.S. citizen, sought help from her senator, Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX). Ms Han Xuejiao Senator Cornyn responded…

Falun Gong Instruction Offered in Toronto Community Centres

World NewsMarch 19, 20170Comments

Practitioners in Toronto have offered free Falun Gong exercise instructions at the city's Stan Wadlow Clubhouse on Saturday afternoons since January this year. Many people learned the smooth and gentle exercises with some remarking about great improvements to their physical and mental health. “Falun Gong Helped Me Quit Smoking After 53 Years” At one session,…

San Francisco: Falun Gong Band Performs in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

World NewsMarch 15, 20170Comments

The Falun Gong group's U.S. West Tian Guo Marching Band performed once again in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in San Francisco on March 11. Well over a hundred groups performed in the parade, which was broadcast live by ABC-TV. The Tian Guo Marching Band, donning Tang dynasty-style costumes, was warmly welcomed by the crowds.…