World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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United States: Practitioner Speaks at Washington, DC Rally - "Help End Torture in China -- Support US Resolution at UN in Geneva"
2004-04-08"We call out today to the U.S. Government, and to the good people, organizations, and governments in the world to open their eyes to clearly see the real situation of Falun Gong, to see this horrific persecution in China, and to bravely follow their conscience to act." -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in the Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival Parade for the Sixth Time
2004-04-07In March and April each year, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, a grand annual Cherry Blossom Parade is held in Washington DC. This parade is one of the most widely attended parades in the Capital of the United States. More than 100 Falun Gong practitioners from Washington DC and nearby areas participated. -
United States: Revealing the Truth of the Persecution in China Through a Symbolic Trial of Jiang Zemin at Carleton University
2004-04-07On Wednesday March 31, Ottawa Falun Gong practitioners together with the Falun Dafa Club of Carleton University held a symbolic trial of Jiang Zemin on the campus of Carleton University in Ottawa to expose the persecution in China. The preparations for the trial proved as valuable for clarifying the truth as the actual trial itself. -
WOIPFG: Investigative Report on the Role of the Chinese Anti-Cult Association in the Persecution of Falun Gong
2004-04-06The Chinese Anti-Cult Association (CACA) was founded by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chinese government officials who have religious or scientific backgrounds. Following the direction of the CCP, and with the help of the state-controlled media, the members of CACA have been using their religious and scientific backgrounds and name recognition in society to justify and further the persecution of Falun Gong. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners from Philadelphia Hold Press Conference to Call for Support for the U.N. Resolution on China's Human Rights Situation
2004-04-06The United States will introduce a resolution regarding China's human rights practices at the 2004 U.N. Commission on Human Rights meeting in Geneva. Due to this Falun Gong practitioners from Metropolitan Philadelphia held a press conference at the Liberty Bell Memorial Plaza in downtown to call upon members of the U.N. Commission on Human Rights to support this resolution and help China to improve its human rights situation. -
Taiwan: Clarifying the Truth of Falun Gong at “The Exhibition of Renowned Contemporary Chinese Painters and Calligraphers' Works”
2004-04-05The exhibition, which was held in Taipei in March, displayed about a hundred paintings and calligraphies from more than 60 famous painters and calligraphers. The exhibition successfully combined appreciation of famous paintings and clarifying the truth of Falun Gong. -
Japan: Practitioners Explain the Facts of Falun Gong to Several Hundred Delegates from Three Northeast Provinces of China
2004-04-05From March 30 to 31, 2004, the Japan China Economic Collaboration Conference was held in Sendai, the largest city in Northeast Japan. A delegation of 700 people from northeast’s three provinces and Inner Mongolia of China attended the event. Among the delegates, there were people participating in the persecution. About 40 Falun Gong practitioners gathered in Sendai and took advantage of this opportunity to clarify the truth and expose the persecution. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in the San Diego Street Festival
2004-04-04On March 28, 2004, San Diego Falun Gong practitioners participated in the 8th Rolando Street Festival. They set up a booth to introduce Falun Dafa and explain to people about persecution in China. State Assemblywoman Sherry Horton, who had issued a proclamation for Falun Dafa in the past, arrived at the festival and visited the booth. -
Taiwan: Introducing Falun Dafa at Shuangfeng Elementary School
2004-04-04March 27 was the annual Shuangfeng Elementary School Carnival, and Falun Gong practitioners were invited to participate in this event. Practitioners presented a "The Peaceful Journey of Falun Dafa" photo exhibition and demonstrated Falun Gong exercises for students, teachers and local residents. -
Taiwan: Introducing Falun Dafa in Taiwan's Government Offices
2004-04-03From March 8 to April 2, "Employee Life and Health Program: A Workshop Series for Introducing Falun Dafa" was held in the Taipei Central United Office Building. During this four-week activity, several Falun Gong practitioners were invited to give speeches, share their experiences with practicing Falun Gong, as well as explain the fundamental ways to have health and a good life. -
China: Daughter Expresses Gratitude to Overseas Practitioners and Media as Professor Zeng Lingwen Is Released from Forced Labour Camp
2004-04-03"During the time my mother was imprisoned, my fellow Falun Gong practitioners overseas appealed and made every effort to rescue our family members under persecution. On behalf of my mom, I want to express our deep gratitude to all who have shown their concerns and helped with the rescue! Although she has been released, the persecution is still going on. I am calling for people in all walks of life to pay attention to the persecution and help rescue imprisoned Falun Gong practitioners." -
Australia: Promoting Falun Dafa at King George Square in Brisbane
2004-04-02During the time when United Nations Commission of Human Rights is having its annual meeting in Geneva, Australian Falun Dafa practitioners took this opportunity to hold activities to clarify the truth and expose the Jiang group's crimes of persecuting Falun Gong practitioners. -
United States: Introducing Falun Dafa and Clarifying the Truth at a Texas Mind & Body Health Expo
2004-04-02On March 20, and 21, an annual mind/body health expo was held in Austin, Texas. Falun Gong practitioners from Austin and San Antonio and a practitioner from Germany utilized this opportunity to introduce Falun Dafa and clarify the truth of the persecution to visitors. -
Taiwan: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Gukong Primary School Anniversary Celebrations
2004-04-01On March 13 and 14 2004, a series of activities were held celebrating the 74th anniversary of Gukong Primary School in Yunlin County, Taiwan. Through the efforts of Falun Gong practitioner Principal Xu and other local practitioners, a Falun Gong exercise demonstration and photo exhibition were arranged. These activities won a warm response from local people. -
United States: Falun Dafa at Health Expo in Dekalb
2004-04-01On March 26, 2004, more than 10 Illinois Falun Gong practitioners went to Dekalb to participate in its annual health expo. The expo attracts thousands of faculty, students and local residents every year, and this is the 5th time practitioners participated in this health expo since the year 2000.