Worldwide News
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United States: Falun Dafa Recognised Again at Oregon Christmas Parade
2008-12-21On Saturday December 13th, 2008, Falun Dafa practitioners from Salem, the capital of Oregon State, were again invited to participate in the annual Christmas Parade. The practitioners took this opportunity to display the beauty of Falun Dafa to the residents of Salem. -
Taiwan: Bringing the Positive Message of Falun Gong to People in Chiaotou Township
2008-12-19Practitioners brought the positive message of Falun Gong to Chiaotou Township. The local people know that Falun Dafa is good, and they also condemn the inhuman persecution of Falun Gong in China. -
Taiwan: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Held in Taipei
2008-12-19The Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition opened at the Shilin Exhibition Hall in the city of Taipei in November 2008. The exhibition was hosted by the Taiwan Falun Dafa Association and has attracted people from the arts, academic, education, and business circles. -
United States: US Congressman Issues Proclamations Praising the DPA's High Quality Artistry
2008-12-18On December 11th, 2008, Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen watched a short video from the Divine Performing Arts' world tour. Rep. Van Hollen was impressed with the high quality art the DPA presented and issued proclamations to the two sponsors of the 2009 DPA shows in Washington DC. -
Taiwan: Heart-Touching Three-Thousand-Person Group Exercise
2008-12-18Every Falun Gong practitioner showed big smile in the sun. Many said they didn't feel tired at all, but very peaceful and happy. It was chilly a couple of days prior, but turned out to be a warm day. Though many wore thick blue coats and hats as planned, they didn't feel hot but were very comfortable. -
Japan: Practitioners Call for an End to CCP's Persecution of Falun Gong before Summit of China, Japan, and Korea
2008-12-17On the morning of December 12th, 2008, Falun Gong practitioners in Fukuoka City delivered an open letter to the Chinese Consulate. The letter was addressed to Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and demanded that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) immediately stop the persecution of Falun Gong. -
Thailand: Falun Gong the Focus of Attention at Spiritual Science Exhibition in Bangkok
2008-12-16The 13th Spiritual Science Exhibition was held at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand from Dec. 5th to Dec. 7th, 2008. More than one hundred groups showed their products in the fields of health, qigong, medicine, and religion. The Falun Gong booth quickly became the focus of attention. -
Malaysia: Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference Held in Kompleks Tabung Haji
2008-12-15The Malaysian Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference was held on December 7th, 2008 in Kompleks Tabung Haji, a city in northern Malaysia. Practitioners from across Malaysia and Singapore attended the conference. -
United States: Promoting Falun Gong at the Garland Asian American Festival in Texas
2008-12-14On December 6th, Falun Gong practitioners attended the Garland Asian American Festival at Saigon Mall in Garland, Texas. -
North Penn Life Newspaper (United States): Local man to take the worldwide stage
2008-12-14Wu said people might mistake traditional Chinese dance for ballet, but "although it has some elements of ballet to it, there's acrobatics, such as flipping and tumbling." Performances of Chinese classical dance showcase ancient tales and legends, ethnic folk dances, and modern stories, as well. "The biggest difference is the emphasis on dancing one's inner feelings," Wu said. -
New Zealand: Falun Gong Practitioners in Rotorua Christmas Parade
2008-12-13On November 29th, Falun Gong practitioners in New Zealand took part in the Christmas Parade in Rotorua with the Divine Land Marching Band. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in 36th Annual Mayor's Christmas Parade in Washington DC
2008-12-13On December 7th, the 36th Annual Mayor's Christmas Parade was held in Baltimore, with one hundred and thirty groups taking part. The mayor of Baltimore, Sheila Dixon, led the 3-hour, 2.5 mile long parade. -
Australia: Falun Gong "Has the Brightest Smile" in the Perth Christmas Parade
2008-12-12On the Sunday of December 7th, 2008, Falun Gong was invited to the annual Christmas Grand Parade in Perth City Australia. The Falun Gong 40-member waist drum group was the only Asian group participating in the parade. -
Japan: Exposing the Chinese Communist Party's Persecution at a Rally on Human Rights Day in Nagoya
2008-12-11At dusk on December 6th, 2008, Falun Gong practitioners took part in a rally held by Amnesty International commemorating International Human Rights Day in Sakae, the busiest area in Aichi-Prov., Nagoya, Japan. December 10th, 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the "Universal Declaration of International Human Rights." -
Malaysia: Prime Minister Accepts Falun Gong Books at the International Trade & Consumer Fair
2008-12-10Deputy Minister Datuk Liew Vui Keong of the Ministry of International Trade & Industry went to the fair in the afternoon. Ms. Hsie also presented books on Falun Gong to him, and told him about Falun Gong and the CCP's persecution.