World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Hong Kong: Falun Gong Practitioners Condemn the Persecution and its Extension to Hong Kong
2007-05-28Mr. Kan said: "The CCP has extended the persecution to Hong Kong. Their spies take videos of our activities. We call upon the Hong Kong government to pay more attention to this and not allow the CCP's spies to interfere with citizens' activities." -
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioners Hold Press Conference in Ottawa, Urge the Government to Not Allow Bo Xilai to Enter Canada
2007-05-28Chinese Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai, who was actively involved in the persecution of Falun Gong when he was the mayor of Dalian City and the governor of Liaoning Province, plans to visit Canada on Monday, May 28th, 2007. Falun Gong practitioners in Canada are urging the Canadian government to not allow Bo Xilai to enter the country. -
Amnesty International Report Criticises the State of China's Human Rights
2007-05-27The report states: "The government continued to crack down on religious observance outside officially sanctioned channels. Thousands of members of underground protestant "house churches" and unofficial Catholic churches were detained, many of whom were ill-treated or tortured in detention. Members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement were detained and assigned to administrative detention for their beliefs, and continued to be at high risk of torture or ill-treatment. -
United States: Illinois Mayor Robert Jackstadt Proclaims May 21st through May 28th, 2007 as Falun Dafa Week in the Village of Glen Carbon
2007-05-27"Now, therefore, I, Robert L. Jackstadt, Mayor of the Village of Glen Carbon, do hereby proclaim May 21st through May 28th, 2007 as 'Falun Dafa Week'" -
Taiwan: Falun Gong Increases in Popularity in Chiayi, Taiwan
2007-05-26On May 12th, 2007, the day before Mother's Day, Falun Gong practitioners from Chiayi County were invited to demonstrate the exercises at Guogou Elementary School in Budai Township and Citizens' Hall in Puzi City. The demonstrations received a warm welcome from the local community. -
United States: New York State Assemblyman Steven Englebright Proclaims May 13th, 2007 as World Falun Dafa Day
2007-05-26I, Steven C. Englebright, New York State Assemblyman for the Fourth District along with my fellow Assembly Members, do hereby announce and proclaim May 13th, 2007 World Falun Dafa Day. -
Japan: Falun Gong Surprises the Local Chinese at the Kobe Grand Parade
2007-05-25Three Chinese international students watched the Falun Gong processions and raised their thumbs saying, "Falun Gong makes the Chinese look good." Many Chinese that live in the Nanjing Street area came out to watch the parade and some of them applauded for the Falun Gong entries for a long time. -
United States: New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Issues Proclamation in Honor of World Falun Dafa Day
2007-05-25Resolved, that I, State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr., celebrate the 8th Annual World Falun Dafa Day in Union Square Park in New York City, today, May 13, 2007; and be it further resolved, that a copy of this proclamation be transmitted to Jeanne Mitchell during today's celebration. -
Taiwan: Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference of Assistants from Northern Taiwan Held in Taipei
2007-05-24On May 19th and 20th, the Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference for Assistants from Northern Taiwan was held in Jiantan Centre in Taipei. Five hundred contact persons from exercise sites in Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Miaoli came to the conference. They studied the Fa and shared cultivation experiences. -
Malaysia: Practitioners Participate in Dragon Boat Race, Chairman Expresses Gratitude
2007-05-24At around 9:00 a.m., Falun Dafa's Divine Land Marching Band composed of about 200 people from Taiwan performed, "Falun Dafa Is Good," "Fa Rectifies the Universe," "Delivering Precious Gifts,"and "Fa Drums and Trumpets Shake Ten Directions." Strong and vigorous music attracted many people to watch and take photos. -
Taiwan: International Human Rights Expert Says the CCP Should Allow Investigations Into the Allegations of Organ Harvesting
2007-05-23Mr. van Boven said that it is difficult to know the details about the organ harvesting, since investigations are not allowed by the CCP. He emphasised that professionals should be allowed to conduct independent investigations. -
United States: Mayor Len Pagano of St. Peters, Missouri Proclaims May 13th-19th, 2007 as Falun Dafa Week
2007-05-23In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of St. Peters, Missouri, to be affixed this 11th day of May, 2007. -
Canada: People from All Circles in Toronto Condemn the CCP and Support Chinese People Quitting the CCP
2007-05-22"How many Chinese people have received threatening phone calls at night? How many Chinese people are worried about the safety of their loved ones in China?" Anders said, "The CCP is a party against human rights and against freedom. Whoever wants to obtain freedom, must sever its relationship with the CCP." -
Malaysia: Divine Land Marching Band Performs in Malaysia for the First Time
2007-05-22The last stop for the Divine Land Marching Band was in front of the Petronas Twin Towers and Fountain Park. Once the band arrived, the performers were welcomed by residents and tourists on the spot. The public gave warm applause at the beginning and end. Some shouted, "Encore! Encore!" -
Canada: Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference Concludes Successfully, Master Li Sends Congratulations
2007-05-21On May 19th, 2007, Canada Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference was held in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Nearly two thousands Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the conference. Master Li sent a congratulatory letter to the conference.