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  • Germany: Information Day Held in Saarbrücken to Expose the Persecution in China

    Falun Gong practitioners in Germany held an information day on Saturday June 9, 2012, in Saarbrücken to expose the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of Falun Gong. They distributed leaflets to passersby and collected signatures supporting a stop to the CCP’s crimes of organ harvesting from living Falun Gong practitioners.
  • Denmark: Mainstream Media Focus on Falun Gong During Hu Jintao's Visit

    During Hu Jintao's visit to Denmark June 14-16, 2012, Falun Gong practitioners called upon him to seize the historic opportunity to stop the persecution of Falun Gong and bring to justice Jiang Zemin and his gang for their roles in persecuting Falun Gong. People from all walks of life in Denmark once again focused on China, especially the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Poland: Raising Awareness about Falun Gong During the European Football Championship

    The European Football Championship is being held in Warsaw, Poland. The local Falun Gong practitioners are taking this chance to raise awareness about Falun Gong to tourists from all over the world. Their 20-metre banner attracted the attention of the public and the media. Many people signed the petition, condemning the persecution of Falun Gong in China.
  • Finland: A Special Weekend in June

    A practitioner who participated in the activity said that most Chinese people are quite clear about the truth; they know about the quitting the CCP movement, and are willing to take materials. Some Chinese people came closer to the banners to read the information about the staged Tiananmen self-immolation incident and other aspects of the persecution.
  • Germany: Introducing Falun Dafa in an Old Town

    On July 9, Falun Gong practitioners from Bavaria, Germany, went to the historical town of Bamberg to hold a Falun Gong Information Day. They set up a booth next to the famous statue, Gabelmann-Brunnen, and raised awareness about Falun Gong to the public.
  • Turkey: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

    May 13, 2012 marked the 13th World Falun Dafa Day and the 20th anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public, as well as the 61st birthday of Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. In order to express their gratitude to compassionate great Master and celebrate this magnificent occasion.
  • 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.
  • Germany: Practitioners in Germany Participate in the Cultural Festival Parade in Bielefeld

    Falun Gong practitioners participated in the annual Cultural Festival Parade of Bielefeld on June 2. The Divine Land Marching Band and Fan Dance teams were cheerfully welcomed by one hundred thousand spectators. Wherever the Falun Gong contingent went, there was non-stop applause.
  • 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