Worldwide News
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Indonesia: Practitioners Invited to Introduce Falun Gong to Prison Inmates
2012-04-16An inmate in his 60s said with tears in his eyes, “When I saw the words Truth-Compassion-Forbearance, I wept, as I realised this is what I have been waiting for.” -
India: Raising Awareness about Falun Dafa and Collecting Signatures to Stop the Persecution in Bangalore
2012-04-13Falun Dafa practitioners in Bangalore set up a stall for two days to introduce Dafa to people in one of the Gopalan malls on March 31st and April 1st, 2012. Practitioners from Hyderabad also joined in the activity. -
Australia: The Art of Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance Exhibition Held in Adelaide
2012-04-06The Art of Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance Exhibition has been held in Glenelg, a well-known tourist area in Adelaide, South Australia, for the third time. The mayor, local representatives, and artists participated in the opening ceremony on March 30th. -
Taiwan: Shen Yun Hits All the Right Notes for World Renown Singers and Musicians in Taipei
2012-04-04“The mere combination of classical Chinese dance with such lively music was already wonderful. And the overall production was very moving as well. -
United States: Students at the University of Arizona Learn Falun Gong at Its World Traditions Fair Performance
2012-03-30After learning and practicing the exercises for half an hour, the students said they felt relaxed and peaceful. One said the exercises appeared simple, but the energy was strong. Another said the exercises let him forget his troubles. -
Turkey: “Peaceful Resistance” Photo Exhibition Held in Istanbul
2012-03-29Practitioners demonstrated the exercises several times every day. Many people learned the exercises and bought the Turkish translation of Zhuan Falun. In five days, practitioners passed out 1000 flyers, 250 DVDs, and 800 handmade paper lotus flowers. -
South Africa: Practitioners Expose CCP Atrocities on Human Rights Day
2012-03-27Falun Gong practitioners demonstrated the exercises on the square in front of Durban city hall, introduced Falun Gong to passersby, and exposed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s 12-year-long persecution of Falun Gong. -
Thailand: Falun Gong Practitioners Warmly Received at Parade in Bangkok
2012-03-24“I’ve never seen such beautiful outfits - really nice, really attractive.” Many people clapped, and some enthusiastically waved and greeted the celestial maidens as they passed by. -
Australia: Falun Gong Practitioners Clarify the Facts of the Persecution in Auburn and Predestined People Learn about the Practice
2012-03-23On March 17th, 2012, the Auburn City Hall hosted the Africultures Festival in Auburn Park. Falun Gong practitioners set up a booth to introduce the beauty of the spiritual practice and how it is welcomed around the world. They also exposed the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China. -
Canada: Practitioners Invited to Participate in the Vancouver St. Patrick's Day Parade
2012-03-22Many local citizen were interested in Falun Gong. Ms. Grace, a senior citizen, took many photos of the waist drum team. She felt the strong energy field from the practitioners' performance. She was glad to see them in this parade. -
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioners in Ottawa Testify in Parliament to Expose the Persecution in China
2012-03-16“On July 20th, 1999, I went to Beijing to appeal for Falun Gong and signed a letter to urge the government to talk with the practitioners. I was held in a forced labour camp for 18 months as a result.” -
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto
2012-03-14The 25th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto was held on March 11th. For the sixth year, the Divine Land Marching Band, consisting of local Falun Gong practitioners, was invited to perform at the parade. -
Canada: Prime Minister Praises Falun Gong Practitioners for Their Great Contribution to Society
2012-03-13“In Canada, we have a million people of Chinese descent, including practitioners of Falun Gong, and these people, these Chinese Canadians demonstrate, as do all other Canadians, a capacity to use and to flourish under a system of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.” -
United States: Shen Yun Performing Arts to Return to Tampa Bay in May after Success in March
2012-03-12Shen Yun Performing Arts put on three rousing shows in the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa on March 3rd and 4th. All shows were sold out with additional seats even being added to accommodate the audience overflow. -
United States: Practitioners in Northern California Welcomed in Chinese New Year Celebration
2012-03-08On February 18th, 2012, Falun Gong practitioners in Sacramento, California participated in a local annual Chinese New Year celebration. They set up a table to introduce Falun Gong and distributed flyers and special editions on Falun Gong.