World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Ottawa Citizen (Canada): What we know about organ harvesting in China
2007-11-30We had callers phoning hospitals across China posing as family members of persons who needed organ transplants. In a variety of locations, those who were called asserted that Falun Gong practitioners (reputedly healthy because of their exercise regime) were the source of the organs. We have recordings and telephone bills for these calls. -
United States: Practitioners Bring Traditional Chinese Culture to the Hollywood Christmas Parade
2007-11-29The parade started on Hollywood Boulevard and then went on to Vine Street. It ended on Sunset Boulevard. Falun Gong practitioners' procession consisted of the Divine Land Marching Band, waist-drum team, float, traditional Chinese dance team and flag team. -
Canada: Divine Land Marching Band Attends Christmas Celebrations in Several Communities in Ontario
2007-11-29The Divine Land Marching Band attended seven Christmas parades last weekend in cities in Southern Ontario, Canada. On November 24th, 2007, they were invited to Christmas parades in Markham, Barrie and Brantford, Ontario. Each of these cities lies within about an hour's drive of Toronto, the provincial capital. -
Korea: Rally and Parade Held in Seoul Supporting 28 Million Chinese Withdrawals from the Communist Party
2007-11-28On November 18th, a rally and parade were held in Seoul, the capital of Korea, to support 28 million withdrawals from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organisations. Members of several non-government organisations and the Falun Dafa Association in Korea attended the rally and the parade. -
United States: Dafa Practitioners Stand Out in Houston's Thanksgiving Parade in Texas
2007-11-27The 58th Annual Thanksgiving Parade in Houston was held in downtown Houston on November 22nd, 2007. It was the largest annual celebration for local residents and the surrounding areas. The sponsor of the event said about 400,000 people watched the parade. About 2.2 million people watched it on TV. -
United States: Celebration of the Third Anniversary of the Publication of the Nine Commentaries on Communist Party in San Francisco, California
2007-11-26"The nature of the CCP will never change. No one should have any illusions about it. The CCP now seems to be focusing on the economy, which will mislead many people. Actually, it is destroying the future of the Chinese people as it destroys the country's ecosystems and moral values." -
United States: Falun Gong Participates in Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago
2007-11-26Ying-Tang Dragon and Lion Dance group came from New York to participate. Nine practitioners from different countries carried a 30-foot long gold dragon. This was the second time the group had performed in Chicago. They also performed in the NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular in Chicago in 2005. -
Argentina: Ms. Zhang Cuiying Honored as Human Rights Ambassador
2007-11-25During the last day of the art exhibition, Ms. Zhang demonstrated Chinese painting and let those who showed interest in Chinese painting try their hand at it. The art exhibition concluded on the afternoon of November 17th. -
Canadian Minister of the Environment Shows Concerns over the CCP's Organ Harvesting from Living Falun Gong Practitioners
2007-11-25Canadian Minister of the Environment John Baird sent a letter to Falun Gong practitioners on October 31st, 2007. He stated that the Canadian government takes seriously "the allegations regarding the existence of concentration camp-style prisons for Falun Gong practitioners located throughout the People's Republic of China and the allegations of organ harvesting from prisoners interned in these camps." -
Australia: Civic Leaders Welcome Human Rights Torch in Melbourne and Condemn the CCP's Brutality
2007-11-24It has been three months since the beginning of the Human Rights Torch Relay, initiated by the Coalition to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong (CIPFG). During this time it has travelled to over 20 countries in Europe, and in Australia through many cities in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. -
Taiwan: Divine Land Marching Band Performs at Opening of the Penghu International Marathon
2007-11-24The 2007 Penghu International Marathon was held on November 18th. More than 8,000 people ran in the race. The event sponsors invited the Divine Land Marching Band and Tianwei Drum Team, both comprised of Falun Gong practitioners, to perform at the opening. -
New Zealand: Breaking through Obstacles, Falun Dafa Practitioners Participate in Wellington's Annual Christmas Parade
2007-11-23The annual Christmas Parade kicked off at 2:00 p.m. on November 17th, 2007 in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. There were 78 entries this year, and one of them was Falun Gong (also called Falun Dafa) . It was the first time that they made an appearance in the parade, and their lineup was very eye-catching. -
United States: Practitioners Display Beauty of Falun Dafa at Thanksgiving Day Parades in Baltimore and Silver Spring
2007-11-23On November 16th, 2007, the weekend prior to Thanksgiving Day, grand parades were held in both Silver Spring and Baltimore, the largest harbor city in Maryland. Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to participate, and they added the charms of the East to the parades, which focused mainly on western culture. Many spectators were struck with admiration. -
Australia: Rally Held in Brisbane to Support the 28 Million Withdrawals from the CCP
2007-11-22On the morning of November 17th, the Queensland Service Center for Quitting the CCP organised a public rally in Brisbane's Chinatown to support the 28 million people who have withdrawn from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organisations. The event attracted attention from many Chinese tourists. -
Canada: The Divine Land Marching Band Attend Five Christmas Parades in Toronto
2007-11-22In Canada, there are usually many Christmas parades in November every year. On November 17th, this year, the Divine Land Marching Band from Toronto was invited to five Christmas parades in Niagara, Hamilton, Brampton, Kitchener and Oshawa. The band was welcomed enthusiastically by the spectators.