World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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United States: Benefit Performance at Central Park to Call for Rescue of Children Suffering due to the Persecution
2005-10-05A variety of performances were presented and began with a large dance, "Heavenly Phenomena". The traditional oriental performances attracted a large amount of tourists. Performances also included violin and cello solos, vocal solos, chorus, magic performance and other dances. -
Canadian Officials Receive Evidence Supporting Charges of Crimes Against Humanity Filed Against Xia Deren
2005-10-05Canadian officials have confirmed that on Sept. 27th, 2005, they received evidence supporting charges of "crimes against humanity" as well as documents from a U.S. court convicting Chinese official Xia Deren of the same charge. Xia planned to visit Canada on September 30th but cancelled his visit at the last minute. -
Thailand: Practitioners Hold Peaceful Appeal in front of the Chinese Embassy
2005-10-04The persecution of "Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance" is an attack on humanity's true nature. It tramples justice and human dignity. We call on all people to reach out and help. We call on world society to pay attention to the persecution that has been going on in China and help stop the killing. -
United States: Falun Dafa Practitioners Attend Arts Festival Parade in St. Louis
2005-10-04On October 1st, Dafa practitioners took part in the "Loop in Motion" Art Festival Parade in University City, St. Louis. Their beautifully decorated float and the elegant exercise demonstration on the float were warmly received by the spectators. Practititioners attendance in the parade was due to the organisers actively seeking out their participation. -
United States: Rescued and Arrived in the U.S., Falun Gong Practitioner Li Weixun Expresses Gratitude at a Press Conference Held in Washington, DC
2005-10-03At the press conference, Li Weixun said, "I'm very grateful to the U.S. government, U.S. Congress and the people of the United States for rescuing and helping me. The U.S. government has accepted me and other Falun Gong practitioners before me and provided us with a basic living guarantee. -
Thailand: "I Want to Study at Minghui School"
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Canada: Practitioners, Human Rights Lawyer and MPs Call on the Canadian Government to Bar Entry to Persecutors of Falun Gong
2005-10-02On September 28th, Falun Gong practitioners from Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto held seperate appeals to call on the Canadian government to bar Xia Deren, Dalian Mayor and Deputy Governor of Liaoning Province, from entering Canada. Xia is scheduled to hold a business visit to Canada on September 30th. -
Taiwan: Hsinzhu Citizens Extend Support for the Rescue of Falun Gong Orphans
2005-10-02During the festival, there were also some children who had never heard about Falun Gong. They could not understand why the Chinese Communist Party would persecute Falun Gong, as they know that good people should not be persecuted and wicked people are doomed to be punished. Many children signed their names to support the orphan rescue effort. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Deliver Court's Judgment to Xia Deren in San Francisco
2005-10-01In February 2002, Falun Gong practitioners in San Francisco filed a lawsuit against him for overseeing the torture of Falun Gong practitioners. The US Federal Court of Northern California later found both Liu Qi and Xia Deren responsible for torture, cruel, inhuman treatment and arbitrary detention of Falun Gong practitioners. -
United States: "Pure Lotuses" in Full Bloom at Union Square in Downtown Manhattan
2005-10-01On September 26th, 2005, at 6-8 p.m., a benefit concert for rescuing Falun Gong orphans was held on Union Square in downtown Manhattan. People took leaflets for rescuing Falun Gong orphans and carefully looked at the display boards. They will not easily forget this evening, amidst an intermittent drizzle, as the touching performance stirred the their sense of justice and conscience. -
Four Members of U.S. Congress Write to the Governor of Sichuan Province Asking for the Immediate Release of Ms. Yuan Yuju and Mr. Liang Jinhui
2005-09-30On September 22th, 2005, four Members of U.S. Congress, Rush D. Holt, Frank Pallone Jr., Robert E. Andrews, and Mike Ferguson, jointly wrote a letter to the Governor of Sichuan Province, China, concerning the arrest of Ms. Yuan Yuju and Mr. Liang Jinhui for being Falun Gong practitioners. They asked for an immediate release of Ms. Yuan Yuju and Mr. Liang Jinhui. Copies of the letter were sent to U.S. Ambassadors Mr. Clark Randt, Jr. and Mr. Jeff Moon and Secretary of State Ms. Condoleezza Rice. -
2005 Australia Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference Held in Canberra
2005-09-30The 2005 Australia Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference was held on September 25th, 2005 at the Queanbeyan Conference Centre in Canberra. Practitioners from across Australia and some Asia-Pacific countries attended. More than a dozen practitioners gave speeches -
Indonesia: Truth-Compassion-Tolerance Art Exhibition Held in Jakarta Trade Centre
2005-09-29During the Truth-Compassion-Tolerance Worldwide Tour at the Jakarta Trade Centre many activities were held in the centre to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Two stages were used to alternate performances. In particular, the waist drum performance and exercise demonstrations caught the attention of viewers. -
United States: Anti-Torture Exhibit At the Corner of 7th Avenue and 33rd Street in Manhattan
2005-09-29On September 18th, during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, at the corner of 7th avenue and 33rd street, Falun Gong practitioners told people about the persecution that has been going on in China, as did practitioners at other anti-torture exhibit sites. -
Japan: Truth, Compassion, Tolerance Art Exhibition Held in Yokohama-- a Guest Remarks "Don't Give Up! Don't Be Afraid!"
2005-09-28"I am touched by the painting exhibition. I knew a little about Falun Gong. But after looking the paintings, I now know that the persecution of Falun Gong in China is so cruel...Don't give up! Don't be afraid! If you are afraid, that's what the Chinese Communist Party wants. Please believe one day you can get freedom like us."