Worldwide News
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New York: Falun Dafa Procession is Warmly Welcomed in the "Three Kings Day" Parade
2003-01-13Falun Gong practitioners' procession was very colorful. The spectators on both sides waved and cheered to practitioners to express their gratitude. They were very happy to receive Dafa introductory materials from practitioners as they passed by. -
Speech by Amnesty International Representative at the Sydney Rally against Article 23
2003-01-13Amnesty International calls for a much longer consultation period. We believe that many of the offences outlawed are already covered and there has been a huge rise in penalties in existing legislation, greatly increased prison sentences and unlimited fines, not conducive to encouraging debate. -
Arizona: Falun Gong Practitioners Invited to Give a Seminar at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Tucson
2003-01-12On January 5, 2003, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Tucson invited local Falun Gong practitioners to conduct a seminar about Falun Gong. About twenty people came to attend the seminar...Most of the people had little or no knowledge about Falun Gong before the seminar, and were very moved by the information. Some even asked to start group practice at the Church. -
Texas: "Journey of Falun Dafa" Photo Exhibition Held at Dallas City Hall
2003-01-12On January 6, 2003, Falun Gong practitioners from the Dallas area in Texas held a "Journey of Falun Dafa" photo exhibition at City Hall. The purpose of conducting this photo exhibition was to let more people learn about Falun Gong and find out the real story about Falun Gong. -
Australia: "Music of the Spring" in Sydney
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United States: Western Practitioners Demonstrate the Falun Dafa Exercises in a New York City Chinatown
2003-01-10Several western Falun Gong practitioners went to Brooklyn's Chinatown to clarify the truth to Chinese people. Some practitioners held a "Falun Dafa is Good" banner in their hand while others demonstrated the exercises. They used their own experiences to clarify the truth of Falun Dafa to the Chinese passersby. -
Official from US Department of State Shows his Support for Falun Dafa Against the Persecution
2003-01-10"We have made clear on numerous occasions our strong opposition to the detention of individuals solely for peaceful association and assembly. The steps the Chinese government has taken to restrict freedom of thought, conscience and belief are disturbing." -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Invited to Join The Philadelphia New Year's Day Mummers Parade
2003-01-09Despite the cold weather, tens of thousands of spectators showed up to watch the day-long event. The practitioners' efforts drew warm applause and cheers from the audience. The host introduced Falun Gong to the spectators and mentioned that Falun Gong is practised in over 50 countries, bringing improved mental and physical health to millions of people. -
United States: Congressman Shows his Efforts of Support for Falun Dafa and an End to the Persecution
2003-01-08"I Have Been Committed to Speaking Out against the Harassment, Repression, and Persecution of Falun Gong Practitioners around the World." -
United States: Letter from Congressman Steven Rothman to the US Secretary of State Colin Powell
2003-01-08"I respectfully request a response regarding these allegations and any diplomatic actions that may be taken to ensure that persecution of Falun Gong practitioners ceases, especially on American soil." -
Falun Dafa Practitioners Around the World Respectfully Wish Master Li a Happy New Year
2003-01-07"Over 50 determined practitioners, and practitioners who had previously stopped practising [due to brainwashing and torture] but returned to begin practising again, send their most heartfelt wishes to our great and benevolent Master." -
Taiwan: President of National University of Taiwan Wei-Jao Chen Praises Falun Dafa
2003-01-07Dr. Chen is a well-known professor in Medical Science. He understands that Falun Gong emphasises the interconnection of body and heart nature, which is quite reasonable from the viewpoint of medicine... He said in his speech, "I believe that Falun Dafa is not only a great practise for the cultivation of xinxing [heart nature], but also it can profoundly improve physical health." -
United States: The Prestigious MIT Holds a Forum Entitled "Rescue Our Family Members"
2003-01-07On Thursday evening, November 21, a forum featuring participants from Boston's "Rescue Our Family Members" campaign was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. -
More Falun Dafa Practitioners Around the World Wish Master Li a Happy New Year
2003-01-06We shall do our best to keep our steps steadfast, and although a cold wind blows heavily, we know these are its last blasts. With the truth on our lips we shall greet the new days to come. -
Dafa Practitioners in Japan Peacefully Appeal Against the Persecution of Falun Gong Outside the Chinese Embassy
2003-01-06Practitioner Mr. Iga, who had driven for 11 hours to get there said, "We know that 537 people have been tortured to death because of practising Falun Gong in Mainland China...We can't enjoy New Year's Eve and disregard the suffering of our fellow practitioners."