World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Saipan Tribune: Falun Dafa to send petition to Rice
2005-04-02"The Falun Dafa Association of Saipan is now conducting a signature drive to support a petition letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice ... As of yesterday, more than 50 have already signed the petition letter and Perez said the group hopes to get more signatures before the festival ends in April." -
Macau Practitioners Harassed by Police, Begin New Round of Talks to Clarify the Matter
2005-04-01On February 20, 2005, an incident occurred at a Macao tourist site in which police harassed Falun Gong practitioners and prevented them from displaying photos, distributing information and talking to tourists about Falun Gong and the persecution. On March 15, practitioners met with three responsible officers at Division No.1 headquarters. -
Thailand: Introducing Falun Dafa and Exposing the Persecution at a Tsunami Volunteer Camp
2005-04-01Not long ago, a person who worked at a Tsunami Volunteer Camp in Pang Nga, Thailand, wrote a letter to a Falun Gong practitioner, and asked him if he knew someone who could teach them how to practise the Falun Gong exercises at the camp. They exchanged emails several times. Four practitioners then decided to visit the camp. -
United States: Tampa Practitioners Introduce Falun Dafa at a Community Fair in Florida
2005-03-31On March 19, the "River Runs Through it" Community Fair was held at a state park in Tampa, Florida. The aim of the fair was to promote awareness of the natural environment. Upon hearing about the fair, practitioners participated in the event to let more people know about Falun Dafa. -
Epoch Times: Hate Crime Case Gearing up for Trial
2005-03-31NEW YORK - On June 23, 2003, Mr. Jun Li and Ms. Lili Xu stood with other Falun Gong practitioners outside a restaurant in Chinatown holding posters and handing out flyers. They were--as Falun Gong practitioners around New York often are--raising awareness about the persecution of Falun Gong in China. Meanwhile high-level Chinese diplomats dined inside. -
Taiwan: "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" Art Exhibition Attracts Students and Faculty Members at Taiwan's Chinese Culture University
2005-03-30Even on the first day of the exhibition, numerous students came to view the artworks. Many students were deeply moved by the spirit manifested in the pictures and could not help but say, "Wonderful paintings!" Some students felt that these paintings were very different from others and expressed a kind of courage that can't be described by words. -
United States: Anti-torture Exhibition Draws Attention at California State University
2005-03-30On March 23, 2005, practitioners held an anti-torture exhibition and Falun Gong introductory workshop at California State University at Chico in Northern California to expose the brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China by Jiang Zemin's political faction. The activity caught people's attention across campus. -
Japan: Introducing Falun Dafa and Exposing the Persecution at the Eighth Special Olympics in Nagano
2005-03-29The Eighth Special Olympics World Winter Games was held in Nagano, Japan. Attendees were 2,600 athletes and coaches from 84 countries and regions. Falun Gong practitioners in Japan took this opportunity to expose the brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China to the Japanese people and those attending the Olympics. -
Australia: Falun Dafa Participates in the Revesby Community Festival
2005-03-29The Revesby Community Festival is an annual event that locals and children attend to learn about different activities and enjoy performances, rides and food. This year's festival was on March 20 and Falun Dafa practitioners also participated in the event. An organiser said that he would invite Falun Dafa to attend upcoming community festivals. -
Falun Gong Has Taken Root in La Reunion
2005-03-28La Reunion is an island city in the Indian Ocean. As early as one year ago, the people of La Reunion discovered Falun Dafa, an ancient spiritual practice which physically and psychologically bring them benefits. Local Falun Gong practitioners have started to introduce people to the details of the cruel persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. -
United States: People Eagerly Sign Petition Supporting Falun Gong at Anti-Torture Exhibition in Balboa Park, San Diego
2005-03-28On March 6 and March 13, practitioners in San Diego held anti-torture exhibitions in Balboa Park, where there are very large numbers of visitors. The practitioners wanted to let more people learn about the brutal and inhumane persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China's forced labor camps, detention centers, prisons and other institutions. -
Art Exhibition Brings the Facts about Falun Gong and the Persecution to the Pacific Islands
2005-03-27On March 21, 2005, The "Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance" International Art Exhibition opened in the capital of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. Over forty paintings by Falun Gong practitioners from many countries were exhibited together in the CNMI Government's Art Gallery. -
Promoting Falun Dafa at Taiwan University's Azalea Festival
2005-03-27On March 19 and 20, the Azalea Festival was held at Taiwan University, which has the nickname of "Azalea City". The festival is a traditional activity at Taiwan University and attracts a lot of visitors every year. The student practitioners from the Falun Gong Research Club also joined the activity and set up a booth to introduce Falun Dafa. -
Australia: Falun Gong Named as "Best Group" in Local Grand Parade in Melbourne
2005-03-26On March 20 2005, invited by the organisers, Australian practitioners participated in a grand parade during a Melbourne festival and were named as "The 2005 Best Group."Though practitioners came from different areas, they all had the same heart: to let people experience the peaceful nature of Falun Dafa. -
United States: People Eagerly Sign Petition Supporting Falun Gong at Anti-Torture Exhibition in San Diego's Balboa Park
2005-03-26Practitioners in San Diego have held an anti-torture exhibition in Balboa Park. They wanted to let more people learn about the brutal and inhumane persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China's forced labour camps, detention centres, prisons and other institutions.