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United States: Asia-Pacific Human Rights Foundation Grants "Outstanding Spiritual Leader" Award to Mr. Li Hongzhi
2009-10-01The 2009 Asia-Pacific Human Rights Foundation awards ceremony was held on the evening of September 26th, 2009 in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles. When the host announced that Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong had been granted the "Outstanding Spiritual Leader" award this year. -
Australia: Rally Held in Sydney Supports 60 Million Withdrawals from the CCP and Affiliated Organisations
2009-09-30On September 26th, over one hundred rights group representatives and people from all walks of life rallied at Sydney Chinatown to support the 60 million Chinese people who have quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organisations. -
Master Li Hongzhi, Founder of Falun Gong, Wins Spiritual Leader Award
2009-09-28At a press conference on September 24, the Asia-Pacific Human Rights Foundation announced that Master Li Hongzhi has won its award of Outstanding Spiritual Leader for his contributions to improving morality and promoting traditional Chinese culture. -
Malaysia: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Held in Pulau Ketam Island
2009-09-26On September 20th, the Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition was held in Pulau Ketam Island, Malaysia. It was the second time that the exhibition has come to Malaysia. -
Australia: Falun Gong Practitioners Take Part in the Toowoomba Flower Festival
2009-09-25On September 19th, for the 11th time, Falun Gong practitioners in Australia participated in the Toowoomba Flower Festival. Thousands of people attended the event. -
United States: Portland Theatregoers Enthusiastically Respond to Shen Yun Performing Arts
2009-09-23After reading one of the flyers advertising Shen Yun Performing Arts, the Plante couple knew that they had to go see this world renowned show. "I've read a little bit about it [the show], studied a little Chinese and this is just such a treat to see - all this beautiful dancing and costumes. I really enjoyed it!" exclaimed Mr. Plante, who works in retail networks and security. -
United States: Audience Members from Portland's Business Community Highly Impressed by Shen Yun: "It's Fantastic!"
2009-09-22Mr. Smith, a computer programmer, and Mrs. Smith, a psychiatrist, were among the enthusiastic audience at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Saturday, September 19th, to see New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts as it debuted in Maine. "It's fantastic!" Mr. and Mrs. Smith exclaimed in unison, and Mr. Smith added, "It's beautiful." -
Peru: Seventh Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference Held in Peru
2009-09-19The 7th Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference in Peru was held in El Condado Miraflores Hotel in Lima on the afternoon of Sept. 12th, 2009. Twenty-one Falun Gong practitioners shared their experience of studying Dafa, improving their Xinxing, exposing the persecution of Falun Gong and saving the sentient beings. -
Canada: Rally Held in Toronto to Support 60 Million Chinese People Quitting the CCP and Its Affiliated Organisations
2009-09-18On September 13th, the Service Center for Quitting the Party in Toronto held a rally in Toronto's Chinatown to support the 60 million Chinese who have quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organisations. -
Canada: Human Rights Forum Tour Pays Close Attention to Falun Gong in Toronto
2009-09-17"We believe China should be like other places in the world. It should allow people to have free souls and to pursue their faiths freely," said Dr. Dimant. -
United States: Introducing Falun Gong to the Local Indian Community in St. Louis, Missouri
2009-09-17On September 12th, the Indian community in St. Louis, Missouri held a South Asian Culture Festival. Local Indian Falun Gong practitioners attended the festival and introduced Falun Gong. Over the course of the event they passed out stacks of informational materials. -
Australia: Australian Community Welcomes Falun Gong at Spring Celebration
2009-09-16Falun Gong practitioners in Chatswood, Sydney, Australia have participated in the annual local New Year celebration and exposed the brutal persecution of Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), while displaying the good demeanor Falun Gong practitioners. -
India: Hundreds Learn About Falun Gong at Book Expo
2009-09-15From August 29th to September 6th, the fifteenth annual Book Expo was held in New Delhi. Falun Dafa practitioners rented a booth to introduce the ancient practice to people from all over the country as well as to international tourists. Besides providing fliers and other truth-clarifying materials, the practitioners also offered free classes. -
Taiwan: Teachers Say the Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance Art Exhibition Inspires Positive Values
2009-09-14The Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance International Art Exhibition includes forty-eight pieces of artwork created by more than ten Falun Dafa artists. The powerful pieces created with superb realistic technique received acclaim in Taiwan and around the world. -
United States: Introducing Falun Gong at the California State Fair
2009-09-14The annual California State Fair was held from August 14th to September 7th in Sacramento. Local Falun Gong practitioners had a booth at the fair every weekend, introducing Falun Gong and exposing the brutal persecution in China.