France: The 'Divine Land Marching Band' Performs in Paris

On the last day of 2006 and the first day of 2007, the European Divine Land Marching Band, consisting of one hundred and sixty Falun Gong practitioners, performed in Paris. In four parades, the band's performance helped to raise awareness about the persecution of Falun Gong in China. The Falun Gong Association in France held two parades - one in the city centre and one in Paris' Chinatown. Practitioners were also invited to two parades held during the Paris Parade Festival. The performance by the Divine Land Marching Band was met with a warm welcome wherever it went.

The Divine Land Marching Band

The band marches through the city centre

The marching band	The band in Paris' Human Rights Plaza