Worldwide News
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United States: Many in San Francisco Condemn the Persecution of Falun Gong
2008-04-11The Human Rights Torch Relay (HRTR) arrived in San Francisco on April 5th. Dozens of politicians and human right activists attended the activity and gave speeches. Attendees called upon the CCP to stop its crimes against humanity and stop the persecution of Falun Gong. -
Australia: Chinese People in Sydney Express Appreciation for Authentic Chinese Culture
2008-04-10On April 5th, 2008, the Divine Performing Arts New York Company gave its last presentation of the Chinese Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Compared to previous performances at the center, the final show attracted more Chinese people. -
United States: Young Practitioners Perform in Women Cultivating Women Event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2008-04-09On March 29th, 2008, young Falun Dafa practitioners from the Minghui School Dance Team in Philadelphia were invited to perform in the 2008 award ceremony for Women Cultivating Women. The ceremony was held in Philadelphia's Electricians Union Hall. -
Japan: Car Tour Calls Attention to CCP's Persecution of Falun Gong
2008-04-08Recently, the CCP regime has intensified arrests and persecution of Falun Gong practitioners under the excuse of "preparation" for the Olympic Games. In order for more Japanese people know about the CCP's persecution of Falun Gong and help stop it, the Japanese Branch of the Global Mission to Rescue Persecuted Falun Gong Practitioners initiated a car tour in Northern Japan. -
United States: Lexington, Kentucky Citizens Concerned About the Persecution
2008-04-07The Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice has used a whole page to report about the persecution of Falun Gong in their newsletter Peaceways. They have also invited Falun Gong practitioners to speak at their annual conference. -
United States: Long Island People Welcome Falun Gong
2008-04-05This last weekend of March, Falun Gong practitioners from Long Island and Flushing, New York attended the St. Patrick's Day parade on Long Island. Although it is almost April, the weather is still very chilly. However, this didn't prevent people from joining the parade. -
United States: "Olympics Cannot Coexist with Crimes Against Humanity"
2008-04-04The Human Right Torch Relay (HRTR) with theme "Olympics and Crimes Against Humanity Cannot Coexist in China" reached Boston on March 30th. One thousand people attended the rally and several notable speakers gave speeches at the rally. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Take Part in Chinatown Park Reopening in Oakland, California
2008-04-03On March 29th, Falun Gong practitioners from Oakland, California, took part in the Oakland Chinatown Madison Park Reopening. City council member Pat Kernighan and several Chinese groups participated in the ceremony. -
Taiwan: Divine Land Marching Band Performs at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Anniversary Celebration
2008-04-02On March 29th, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) held its 33rd anniversary celebration and the local Divine Land Marching Band was invited to perform. For the very first time, members of the band wore ancient Chinese attire to perform and their performance was well received by the audience. -
United States: Practitioners in Washington, DC Condemn CCP's Escalation of Persecution under the Excuse of "Preparation" for the Olympics
2008-04-01On the afternoon of March 27th, 2008, Falun Gong practitioners in Washington DC held a rally in Lafayette Square near the White House to protest the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) escalation of the persecution of Falun Gong under the excuse of "preparation" for the Olympics. -
Australia: Practitioners Return to the Oldest Easter Parade in Bendigo, Victoria
2008-03-31The Bendigo Easter Parade in Victoria is the oldest ongoing parade in Australia, an annual tradition since 1971. Falun Gong has been invited to participate in the grand parade for the last several years. -
Australia: Introducing Falun Dafa at the Harvey Festival
2008-03-30Falun Gong practitioners from Western Australia learned about the Harvey Festival from the internet. They decided to take this chance to raise awareness about Falun Gong and the persecution in China. -
United States: Rally and March Held in San Francisco to Support the 34 Million Chinese People Quitting the CCP and Its Affiliated Organisations
2008-03-29In order to celebrate the 34 million Chinese people quitting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organisations, the Northern California Service Center for Quitting the CCP held a rally and parade at Portsmouth Square in San Francisco's Chinatown at noon on March 23rd, 2008. -
Malaysia: The People of Malaysia and Singapore Rally to Support 34 Million People Withdrawing from CCP Organisations
2008-03-28On March 23rd, 2008, Malaysia and Singapore Service Centers for Quitting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) jointly held a march and rally to support the 34 million people who have quit the CCP and/or its affiliated organisations. -
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioners Welcomed at Easter Parade in Toronto
2008-03-27On March 23rd, the Divine Land Marching Band, consisting of local Falun Gong practitioners, debuted in the Easter Parade in Toronto. More than 80 groups performed in the parade.