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Copenhagen, Denmark: Parliamentary Hearing Condemns Forced Organ Harvesting

World NewsApril 15, 20180Comments

All nine parties of the Danish Parliament (Folketing) held a hearing on April 5, 2018, to discuss China’s forced organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience. The members of the parliament opposed the unethical practice and agreed to consider human rights issues in future trade and economic cooperation with China. Back…

Ontario, Canada: Falun Gong Warmly Welcomed at York Regional Police Event

World NewsApril 15, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners were invited to take part in the 16th International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination held by the York Regional Police. The annual event, held this year on April 9, 2018, showcases the tremendous cultural diversity of the York area, a large metropolitan community north of Toronto. The day's events included…

Sweeden, Stockholm: Introducing Falun Dafa at Harmoni Expo

World NewsApril 15, 20180Comments

The annual Harmoni Expo, the largest spring event in Sweden, took place on April 7-8, 2018 in Solna, a municipality near Stockholm. Among the 300 vendors and organisations that exhibited health-related products and systems, the Falun Dafa booth drew special attention because of its physical and mental health benefits. At a booth close to the stage, practitioners…

World Falun Dafa Day Annual Celebration Activities in Sydney at May 2018

Australia News, Info CentreApril 9, 20180Comments

Experience it for Yourself: As we are celebrating 26 years of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public this year, anyone is welcome to join us in the celebration of World Falun Dafa Day in the Grand Parade at Sydney at 5 May. There will be performances and free meditation learning classes free for the public.

Falun Dafa Contingent Praised at Easter Gala Parade in Bendigo

Australia NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) practitioners from Melbourne participated in the annual Easter Gala Parade in Bendigo on April 1, 2018. Close to 10,000 spectators watched the grand parade, which included dozens of participating groups, and highly praised the Falun Dafa procession, especially the powerful music played by the Tian Guo Marching Band. Mayor Margaret O'Rourke…

“Peaceful Journey of Falun Dafa” Photo Exhibits Held in Northern Croatia

World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

The “Peaceful Journey of Falun Dafa” photo exhibit was held in the city libraries of two northern Croatian cities. The first exhibit took place in the city library of Metel Ozegovic, in Varazdin, where the exhibition was on display from December 8, 2017 to January 8, 2018. The second exhibition was held in Nikola Zrinski,…

Lithuania: Falun Dafa at 2018 Wellness Expo in Klaipeda

World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners from Latvia participated for the first time in the 2018 Wellness Expo in Klaipeda, Lithuania’s third largest city, on March 25, 2018. The group demonstrated the exercises and introduced Falun Dafa, pointing out how the practice helps to improve well-being, reduces stress, and improves one’s spiritual nature. Practitioners also taught children who…

590 Falun Gong Practitioners Arrested or Harassed for Their Faith in January and February 2018

China News, World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

Chinese New Year is the biggest traditional holiday in China. It is the time for families to gather together, reflect on the past year, and make wishes for the next year. For some Falun Gong practitioners in China, however, celebrating the new year with loved ones remains only a wish. As the communist regime’s persecution…

Peru: Introducing Falun Gong at The Magdalena Art Festival in Lima

World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners participated in the opening parade of the “Magdalenarte” (The Magdalena Art Festival) held by the government of Magdalena Del Mar in Lima, the capital of Peru, on March 25, 2018. The Falun Gong practitioners presented a traditional Chinese waist drum team in the parade and an exercise demonstration during the festival. Practitioners presented a…

Arizona State Congress Passes Legislation Against Organ Harvesting Atrocities in China

World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

In Arizona, both the State Senate and the State House of Representatives passed House Memorial HCM2004 condemning the persecution of the Falun Gong and the forced organ harvesting of non-consenting prisoners of conscience in China, primarily the Falun Gong. The legislation was passed on April 3, 2018. The legislation calls for the following key…

Melbourne: Rally Supports 300 Million Chinese Who Quit the Chinese Communist Party

Australia NewsApril 2, 20180Comments

A rally was held in front of the State Library in Melbourne on March 25, 2018, to support the 300 million courageous Chinese people who have withdrawn from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and affiliated organisations. The trend of Chinese people quitting the CCP began after The Epoch Times published the Nine Commentaries on the…

Sydney, Belmore Park: “Our Efforts Together Will Expose the Truth.”

Australia NewsApril 2, 20180Comments

Over the past four Fridays, tourists and local residents have seen Falun Gong practitioners at Belmore Park, demonstrating the exercises and handing out materials to expose the nearly 19-year persecution in China. “Our effort together will expose the truth,” Sandy Bruce said with confidence at the Falun Gong practitioners' booth at Belmore Park in Sydney. Sandy,…