Practitioners' Words, Peaceful Protests, Exhibitions and Cultural Events, Local Events, Press Conferences , Meeting VIPs & Officials

  • Finland: Spreading the Truth in the Global Village

    On May 26 and 27, 2012, Falun Gong practitioners in Finland participated in a large event held in the "global village" of Helsinki. The event is the largest annual multicultural event in the country, and has been going on for seventeen years. The two-day event included a variety of ethnic music, dance, skits, literature and food.
  • Poland: Falun Gong Warmly Received at a Health Expo

    The 35th Spring Health Expo was held in Katowice, a southern city in Poland. Many Polish people who came to the Falun Gong booth had become familiar with the Falun Gong group and warmly greeted them. Many people told the practitioners that they had learned about Falun Gong on the Internet, and they were indignant about the persecution.
  • Ireland: Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Falun Dafa's Public Introduction

    On May 12, 2012, a group of Ireland Falun Gong practitioners gathered at Grafton Street, in central Dublin, to celebrate the 13th World Falun Dafa Day; the 61st birthday of Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong; and the 20th anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction. The celebration began with a splendid drum performance by Falun Gong practitioners. After that, young practitioners and ladies performed traditional Chinese dances. Practitioners also demonstrated Falun Gong exercises. Many people stopped to watch.
  • Czech Senate Human Rights Committee Resolution: Stop Persecuting Falun Gong

    On May 23, the Czech Senate Committee on Education, Science, Culture, Human Rights, and Petitions reached a unanimous agreement to call for a stop to the persecution of Falun Gong in China, and passed a resolution.
  • Finland: Practitioners Protest CCP’s Persecution on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

    January 2, was International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In keeping with the spirit of this day, practitioners in Helsinki gathered in front of the Chinese Embassy peacefully protesting the brutal persecution of Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that has lasted for more than 12 years.
  • United Kingdom: International Truth-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Held in Rye

    The International Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition tour in the U.K. kicked off in the town of Rye in East Sussex, England, on the morning of June 2, 2012. The deputy mayor of Rye cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony. Ms. Amber Rudd, member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye, was also in attendance.
  • Italy: Practitioners Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Falun Dafa’s Public Introduction

    May 13 was World Falun Dafa Day and also the 20th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction to the world. On this day of celebration, Falun Gong practitioners in Italy held an event near a renowned, ancient castle (Castello Sforzesco). The day was also the 61st birthday of Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong.
  • Russia: Promoting Falun Dafa at a Rehabilitation Centre Event

    The event attracted about 500 people, including patients, staff and family members. Falun Gong practitioners performed two dances. Before their performance, they gave a brief introduction of Falun Dafa and the ongoing persecution of the practice in China. The practitioners later demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises
  • Russia: Introducing Falun Dafa on Moscow's Red Square

    On May 27, practitioners in Moscow were invited to participate in a large sports celebration event, which attracted 100,000 people. The event took place on Red Square, right next to the Kremlin, the site of the Russian government. Practitioners were invited to take part in the celebration by the conductor of the Moscow Police Orchestra.
  • Ukraine: Falun Gong Practitioners Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Falun Dafa's Public Introduction and Hold Conference

    Falun Gong practitioners from more than ten countries, including Russia, Belarus, Moldova and Latvia, gathered in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction and held an experience sharing conference from May 25 to May 27, 2012.
  • Germany: Chinese Tourists Quit the CCP and Learn about Falun Gong

    2012 has seen many more tourist groups from Mainland China visiting Europe. On Saturday, January 28, German Falun Gong practitioners held an Information Day in Titisee. They told Chinese tourists the facts about Falun Gong and helped them quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organizations.
  • Greece: Falun Gong Information Day Held on Saturdays in Athens

    On May 26, practitioners held their weekly Falun Gong Information Day activity next to the Acropolis Museum in Athens, the capital of Greece. The practitioners set up display boards to inform passers by about the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) brutal persecution, and at the same time, they handed out flyers and demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises.
  • Poland: Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance Art Exhibition in Warsaw

    From February 17 to March 6, the Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance Art Exhibition was shown in Warsaw, jointly hosted by the Association of Free Speech and the Falun Dafa Association. Many local artists had high praise for the artworks. Karol Pudowski, an artist and educator, believes that more people should come see it.
  • Finland: Introducing Dafa and Exposing the Persecution in Helsinki

    A Finnish lady said, “I signed the petition to support (Falun Gong) in the summer. I'm often concerned about your news. Please remember that I've always supported you! I hope everything goes well for you!” A group of Chinese tourists passed by. After viewing the displays, one of them walked up to a practitioner, saying, “We are on your side.”
  • Turkey: People Learn to Practise Falun Gong at Information Day Activity in Istanbul

    Since April, Falun Gong practitioners have held Information Day activities on Sundays in different places in Istanbul. Through demonstrating the exercises, handing out flyers and displaying photos that introduce Falun Gong and raise people's awareness about the brutal persecution, the practitioners have helped many local people learn about Falun Gong.