Ukraine: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Held in Crimean Peninsula

On October 23 2009, the Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition was opened in the Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine. Many people left messages of support in the visitor book. Some of them are listed below.

Many people came to the exhibition and wrote down their thoughts

"It is very impressive. I have been looking for the truth. The art works gave me a pure answer. Everybody has to think about it--what is real compassion; what we should do facing the persecution of Falun Gong. I appreciate the organizers for giving us a chance to think about these questions."

"We are 11th-grade students. We thank the organizers for giving us a chance to know about this. We appreciate the profound and moral components of the art works. They touch people's soul. It should be held in more cities."

"These artworks give people incredible feelings. Peaceful, gentle. I felt lucky that I came here."

"It exposes the secrets of the persecution, which should be stopped now."

"The artworks are full of brightness and compassion. I was deeply touched by them. I thank the organizers for giving me a chance to open myself to Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance."

"The exhibition helps people to learn about our lives and principles of living. Based on the truth, the artworks brought me into a new world."

"The artworks deeply expose the human rights situation in China. No matter how developed the Chinese economy is, the exhibition tells the truth."

A lady said during an interview by a local TV station that she liked the artworks very much. "Everybody needs to make a decision and choice facing the persecution of Falun Gong. This is an important moment. I thank the organizers for passing on the precious information."

"Very professional works, which reflect the artists' moral standard. Every art work is beautiful and radiates energy."

"I don't want to leave. The artworks tell people what one's life is worth . The organizers give us a chance to learn that in this world, there are still people willing to suffer for their belief."

"I thank the organisers and the guides. Some of the artworks brought us to a forgotten world. We learned about the persecution and suffering."

Many parents brought their children to the exhibition. The kids love the handmade lotus flowers. Some Christians from a church nearby also came and brought some cakes for practitioners as an expression of their appreciation.