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Shen Yun in Belgium: Moved by the Beauty and Given New Hope
2010-05-21"This show has opened my mind to Chinese culture, the richness of this country, the diversity of everything that can be seen as cultural richness, the dances, the colours, mostly the differences between regions, because, depending on the scenes, some things would come from North, or Mongolia, or South, or the lakes area." -
Netherlands: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day
2010-05-20On May 13, Falun Gong practitioners from The Netherlands held group exercises at Randenbroek Park in Amersfoort, celebrating World Falun Dafa Day. It was a holiday in Netherlands, and many people in the park were attracted to the peaceful exercises. -
Shen Yun in Switzerland: 'I Discovered a China Much More Joyous and a Culture Much More Profound'
2010-05-20Patrice Neuenschwander, cultural delegate of the city of Neuchatel, joined the enthusiastic audience and expressed his delight in the show. "This is a truly magical show, the colours are really extraordinary, the costumers are fantastic, the technique of both the male and female dancers are also quite remarkable. It's really a beautiful spectacular." -
Member of European Parliament Impressed by Shen Yun: "I Just Don't Know How They Manage To Do It."
2010-05-19Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company concluded a spectacular, ten-show run, at the Aula Magna in Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium on May 11, 2010. Among the many distinguished guests at the show was European Parliament member, Roger Helmer, who represents East Midlands, UK. Mr. Helmer said he would definitely recommend the show to his friends. -
Denmark: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
2010-05-19On the morning of May 13, 2010, Falun Gong practitioners in Denmark held activities to celebrate the 11th World Falun Dafa Day in Kongens Have park, Copenhagen. They wished Falun Gong founder Master Li a Happy Birthday. In the afternoon, the practitioners went to City Hall square in downtown Copenhagen to practise the five sets of exercises. -
Russia: Practising Exercises in front of the Chinese Embassy on World Falun Dafa Day
2010-05-18On May 13, 2010, Falun Dafa practitioners in Russia held a group exercise practice in front of the Chinese Embassy in Moscow to explain the facts about the persecution in China and peacefully protest. They celebrated World Falun Dafa Day and protested the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of Falun Gong. -
Co-President of the Romanian Independent Society of Human Rights Sends Greetings to Celebrate 2010 Falun Dafa Day
2010-05-18"The principles promoted by Falun Dafa - Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance - can help us all, whatever our beliefs, to try to improve life and perspective on life. These principles help us to cherish the most important thing to us that men care for those less fortunate, sacrifice, loyalty and dedication." -
France: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day at the Eiffel Tower
2010-05-17On May 13, 2010, Falun Gong practitioners in France gathered on human rights square beside the Eiffel Tower to wish Master Li a Happy Birthday and celebrate the great World Falun Dafa Day. Falun Gong practitioners performed a flute solo and dancing. Tourists and local residents gave warm applause. -
Former Romanian President Emil Constantinescu Writes to Romanian Falun Dafa Association in Recognition of the Principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance
2010-05-16"The principles promoted by Falun Dafa - Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance - can help us all, whatever our beliefs may be, in our attempt to improve our life and the perspective of life. These principles help us cherish the most important thing for us, as human beings: the concern for the less fortunate ones, the sacrifice, loyalty and dedication." -
Austria: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Vienna
2010-05-16The Falun Gong exercise demonstration attracted many tourists and local residents. People came one after another to ask about Falun Dafa and the persecution against the practice by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Many tourists asked for contact information so that they could learn Falun Gong when they got home. -
France: Practitioners Explain the Facts About Falun Gong for Eleven Years
2010-05-13On July 28, 1999, Falun Gong practitioners in France began an activity at Human Rights Square, near the Eiffel Tower. They erected banners reading, "Falun Dafa is Good" and "Stop Persecuting Falun Gong," and explained the facts to passersby, which include tourists from around the world. Over ten years have passed, and the practitioners have persevered. -
Belgian Audiences Continue to Have High Praise for Shen Yun Performing Arts: "It Was Very Touching!"
2010-05-12Truske Verloop, an organizer for the TEFAF Maastricht Art and Antiques Fair, along with her friend Carol Bentink, went to the show on Tuesday evening, May 4. "Totally awesome," Ms. Verloop said afterwards. "So delicate. All the colours, all the movement, all the thought behind it--it is too much to be able to comprehend in just one time, I think." -
Belgium: Shen Yun "Very profound" Says Former Director General of EU Commission
2010-05-11Among the audience was theologian Greet Heslinga. She talked about the perfection of the show. "It's incredible. It's truly magnificent. The costumes, the colours, the dance. For me, this was my first exposure to Chinese dance. And it was truly perfect, no flaws." -
Chinese Consulate Tries to Prevent Shen Yun from Performing in Odessa, Ukraine
2010-05-10The Odessa State Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy in Ukraine is scheduled to host a Shen Yun performance on May 28, 2010. However, the Chinese Consulate has recently exerted pressure on the theatre, which has temporarily halted all ticket sales for the Shen Yun performance. The show's presenter and people from all walks of life are indignant at the Chinese Communist regime's behaviour and look forward to the arrival of Shen Yun Performing Arts. -
Journalist: "Wonderful, perfect, very exotic"
2010-05-10Sébastien Morgan, a journalist for Wolvendael Magazine, a south-Brussels newspaper, wants everyone to see the Shen Yun Performing Arts show wherever in the world they might be. "I think there is an important message to convey. This show is one of the channels able to convey this message of spirituality, peace, tolerance, which are missing today," he said.