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Hearing on Capitol Hill Highlights Continued Suppression and Killing of Falun Gong Practitioners

World NewsMay 28, 20230Comments

May 27, 2023 | By Li Jingfei, a Minghui correspondent in Washington D.C. (Minghui.org) On May 23, 2023, the U.S. Congressional International Religious Freedom Caucus (IRFC) held a briefing on “Religious Persecution of Falun Gong by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party)” in the House of Representatives’ Rayburn Office Building. During the briefing, three Falun Gong practitioners described…

Istanbul and Mersin, Turkey: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day in Two Cities

World NewsMay 28, 20230Comments

May 26, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in Turkey (Minghui.org) The 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction is known to be on May 13, 2023. Celebrations are held in many areas of the world for this special day. May 13, World Falun Dafa Day, was celebrated in some cities in Turkey. The events held…

Poland: Practitioners Hold Parade to Celebrate Falun Dafa Day and Thank Master

World NewsMay 28, 20230Comments

May 25, 2023 | By Falun Dafa practitioners in Poland (Minghui.org) Practitioners in Poland held a parade on the bustling streets of Warsaw’s city centre on May 13, 2023 to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the world and to wish Falun Dafa’s founder, Master Li Hongzhi, a happy birthday. Residents and tourists…

Japan: People Visiting the G7 Summit in Hiroshima Sign a Petition to End the Persecution of Falun Dafa

World NewsMay 28, 20230Comments

May 24, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in Japan (Minghui.org) The 2023 G7 Summit was held in Hiroshima, Japan, from May 19 to 21, 2023. From May 3 to 16, Falun Dafa practitioners held a series of activities near the event, to tell people about Falun Dafa and how it’s persecuted in China. Practitioners solicited…

How Humankind Came To Be

News & Media, World NewsMay 24, 20230Comments

I would like to first pass along my greetings to everyone on the advent of the Chinese New Year. New Year’s would normally be a time for sharing a few pleasant remarks about the occasion. But I am seeing imminent danger approaching humanity, and have been called upon by divine beings to pass along, for…

Flag Raised at Pennsylvania State Capitol Pays Tribute to the Outstanding Contributions of Mr. Li Hongzhi

World NewsMay 24, 20230Comments

May 20, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in Pennsylvania, USA (Minghui.org) May 13, 2023, was the 24th World Falun Dafa Day and the birthday of Master Li Hongzhi, founder of Falun Dafa. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro authorised the raising of an American flag at the state capitol in Harrisburg, in recognition of Falun Dafa’s…

Austria: Parliament Members and the Public Offer Congratulations on World Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 24, 20230Comments

May 21, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in Austria (Minghui.org) On May 13, 2023, practitioners gathered at Stevensplatz in Vienna to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. Four Members of Parliament – Mario Lindner, Dr. Ewa Ernst-Dziedzic, Christian Lausch, and Dr. Elisabeth Götze, sent letters of congratulations on Falun Dafa Day. MP:…

Bangalore, India: Release Ceremony for the Malayalam Language Versions of Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong

World NewsMay 24, 20230Comments

May 22, 2023 | By Falun Dafa practitioners in India (Minghui.org) As a part of the 24th World Falun Dafa Day celebrations, Falun Dafa practitioners in Bangalore, India, held a release ceremony to announce that the two main books of Falun Dafa’s teachings—Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong—have been translated into the Malayalam language and will be officially published. Over 35…

2022 U.S. Department of State Report on Religious Freedom Highlights Persecution of Falun Gong in China

World NewsMay 20, 20230Comments

May 18, 2023 | By Minghui correspondent Wang Ying (Minghui.org) The United States Department of State (DOS) issued the 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom on May 15, 2023. “Minghui reported that 172 Falun Gong practitioners died during the year as a result of persecution suffered because of their faith, compared with 132 in 2021,” wrote the…

Pennsylvania and Delaware, U.S.: Elected Officials Recognise World Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 20, 20230Comments

May 17, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in Pennsylvania (Minghui.org) May 13, 2023, was the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and the 24th World Falun Dafa Day. Elected officials in Pennsylvania and Delaware sent letters and certificates to extend their congratulation, commending Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, for introducing the practice to…

Chicago, Illinois: Practitioners Express Their Gratitude to Master Li on Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 20, 20230Comments

May 16, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in Chicago (Minghui.org) Practitioners in Chicago gathered at Lincoln Park on May 13, 2023, to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day. They did the exercises, read proclamations from three Illinois cities, held celebratory activities, and introduced Falun Dafa to the community. The peaceful exercises and gentle movement attracted much…

South Korea: Activities in Seoul Celebrate 24th Annual World Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 17, 20230Comments

May 15, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in South Korea (Minghui.org) Soothing music was heard in the early morning hours on Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall on May 8, 2023. Under a clear blue sky, a group of people did the Falun Dafa exercises, kicking off commemorative activities for the 24th annual World Falun Dafa Day and the…