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Taiwan: Falun Gong Group Helps “Restore Traditional Morality” in New Year’s Parade

World NewsJanuary 6, 20170Comments

Local Falun Gong practitioners participated in the New Year's Eve parade sponsored by the Yanping District government in Taipei, Taiwan. The theme of the parade was “restoring traditional morality,” which resonates well with Falun Gong practitioners' beliefs and also their mission when participating in community events. Led by the Tang-style drum team and gold banners,…

Shen Yun 2017 World Tour Kicks Off in Three U.S. Cities

World NewsJanuary 1, 20170Comments

The Shen Yun Performing Arts launched its 2017 World Tour on December 22, 2016 in three cities in the United States: Detroit, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The dance and music company leapt over to two Texas cities right after Christmas. The New-York based company has added a fifth touring group, Shen Yun…

Russia Falun Gong Practitioners Share Their Cultivation Experiences

World NewsJanuary 1, 20170Comments

Since Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to Russia in 1998, thousands of Russians from all walks of life have benefited from the ancient Chinese cultivation practice. We present here the stories of three young practitioners. Young Husband and Wife: Falun Gong brings us harmonious marriage. (written by Lyudmila) My…

Chiayi County, Taiwan: Organ Harvesting Documentary Screened for University Professors, Students, and County Officials

World NewsDecember 23, 20160Comments

Human Harvest: China’s Illegal Organ Trade, a documentary on organ harvesting atrocities being committed in the persecution of Falun Gong in China, was screened at National Chung Cheng University on December 8. More than 100 students and faculty members attended the film screening, followed by a forum discussion. Ku Chin-Nan, presiding judge of Taichung High Court,…

Puerto Rico: “I Hope You Get So Many Petition Signatures That the World Runs Out of Paper!”

World NewsDecember 23, 20160Comments

Falun Dafa’s participation in the 2016 Baby Boomers Festival at the Puerto Rico Convention Center made it possible for more than 20,000 people from many parts of the island to get their first glimpse of the genocide in China and to discover the peaceful beauty of Falun Dafa. Even before the festival started people were…

Premiere of The Bleeding Edge Calls for End to Forced Organ Harvesting in China

Uncategorized, World NewsDecember 18, 20160Comments

The Bleeding Edge, a film based on the state-sanctioned harvesting of organs from living Falun Gong practitioners in China, had its U.S. premiere at the Landmark Theater in Washington, D.C. on December 14. The screening was sponsored by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. Two themes in the film highlight the persecution of Falun Gong…

Falun Gong Practitioners Perform in 20 Christmas Parades in New Zealand

World NewsDecember 18, 20160Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in New Zealand have performed in 20 Christmas parades this month. Thousands in Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington, and 14 other cities have now seen their display of the cultivation practice and traditional Chinese culture. Falun Gong practitioners perform in Christmas parades. The Tian Guo Marching Band, waist drum team, and float decorated with lotus flowers…

Human Rights Day: Worldwide Call to End the 17-Year-Long Persecution of Falun Gong

World NewsDecember 18, 20160Comments

A variety of events were held around the world to call attention to the persecution of Falun Gong on International Human Rights Day, December 10. The following detail a few such events that were held in Sweden, Germany, Malaysia, and Finland. Residents in Gothenburg, Sweden Show Support for Falun Gong Falun Gong practitioners in…

Parades in Malaysia Show the Beauty of Falun Gong

World NewsDecember 14, 20160Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in Malaysia held parades in Subang Jaya and Bandar Puteri Puchong on December 4, 2016. The parades introduced traditional Chinese culture and the benefits of Falun Gong, a traditional cultivation system based on Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. The Tian Guo Marching Band led the parade processions. Dragon dancers, waist drummers, and exercise demonstrations followed. They showed…

Falun Gong a Welcome Part of Holiday Festivities in New Zealand Capital

World NewsDecember 14, 20160Comments

Falun Gong practitioners from Wellington, New Zealand, participated in the Wellington Santa Parade on December 10 as part of the Capital City's annual holiday festivities – A Very Welly Christmas 2016. Falun Gong's Tian Guo Marching Band, the largest Chinese band in New Zealand, was warmly welcomed by spectators out to enjoy the holiday cheer. A…

Mexico City: Forum on Falun Gong Held in Chamber of Deputies

World NewsDecember 11, 20160Comments

A forum entitled “Falun Gong—Improving Health in Mind and Body” was held at the Chamber of Deputies on November 25, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. Practitioners presented to the chamber members how Falun Gong has brought positive changes to practitioners around the globe and benefited the society at large. With 500 federal representatives, the Chamber…

Taiwan Legislator: Falun Dafa Brings Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance to the World

World NewsDecember 11, 20160Comments

When the 2016 Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference was held at National Taiwan University on November 27, elected officials came to show their support. They included legislative members Liu Chien-kuo and Hsu Chih-chieh, as well as city councilors from Kaohsiung and Chiayi. Legislators: More People Will Join the Efforts Mr. Liu said he admired…