[Clearharmony.net] This weekend (May 10 to May 12) was the first Falun Dafa weekend in Finland. Falun Dafa practitioners from four countries, including Finland, Sweden, Norway and Germany, gathered in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public.
Today’s activities included the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public in three important places - Central Square around the railway station, the bustling Park Street, and the biggest shopping centre in Helsinki. In the six hours of the activities, the citizens of Helsinki had a chance to learn about Falun Dafa and the situation of the persecution and human rights violations in China. The media was also invited in advance. Many reporters were present at the sites and reported the event. The public asked questions one after another. Moreover, many people were interested and wanted to obtain more information. They inquired about how to learn Falun Dafa and how to take part in the group exercises. For these people, there was a great opportunity to fulfill their wish since practitioners will establish a practice site next week in a park located in the urban part of Helsinki. The exercises will be practiced twice a week.
In the evening, practitioners held the first candle vigil in Finland in front of the Chinese Embassy and the cathedral of Helsinki city. The scene around the stairs that lead to the cathedral building was very magnificent and peaceful. When the elegant Falun Dafa music of Pu Du was played, a reporter immediately expressed her interest to possess the tape cassette. The scene of the candle lit vigil in front of the Chinese Embassy was just as grandiose. Practitioners held two banners and photographs of the practitioners who were persecuted to death in China. An official of the Chinese Embassy came over and videotaped the practitioners. He even accepted the truth materials about the persecution of Falun Dafa in China from practitioners.
The event will continue the following day, and it will include a parade and other Falun Dafa activities.
By a practitioner in Finland
May 10, 2002
Translated on May 16, 2001 from http://www.yuanmingeurope.net/articles/7881.html
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