World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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United States: Eternal Light of Hope -- The Candlelight Vigil on July 21, 2003 in Washington, DC
2003-08-27Behind each practitioner who died from the persecution, there is not only a story of courage, but also a story that makes one's hair stand on end as well as a story of how their relatives and friends suffered unimaginable pain after learning the grievous news. -
Japan: Hope for an End to This Persecution -- A Touching Scene at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
2003-08-27In the evening, accompanied by music "Pudu," Falun Gong practitioners held candles in their hands to commemorate the more than 772 fellow practitioners who have died as a result of the persecution. One after another, the kind-hearted Hiroshima residents came over. Some took pictures, and some pressed their hands in front of their chests (heshi) to express their grief. -
United States: The American People Support Car Tour to Rescue Charles Li
2003-08-27The car tour received support from people and collected many signatures on the way. One couple said, "Thank you all. Upholding justice is the foundation for the establishment of the U.S. The American people have forgotten about it, but you have brought it back again." -
United States: Atlanta Practitioners Expose Lies by the Chinese Consulate General and Demand Immediate End to Persecution and Zhou Xuefei's Release
2003-08-26On August 13-14, when the Chinese Consulate General Consul Hu Yeshun and other officials held activities in Atlanta, Falun Gong practitioners held a peaceful appeal, demanding that the Chinese government immediately stop the persecution and release practitioner Zhou Xuefei. -
India: Falun Gong Appreciated By People At Spiritual Festival
2003-08-26Practitioners from India and Iran were invited to participate in a seven-day spiritual festival in India. Every day many people came to attend their classes, and the organiser told them that many people expressed to him great joy for their being there, and he also told us that he personally found the method to be excellent. -
AFP: Falun Gong followers rally in Japan
2003-08-26"Some 200 followers of the Falun Gong spiritual movement rallied in Japan on Sunday, accusing former Chinese president Jiang Zemin of massacre charges. They made demonstrations in a park in this port city southwest of Tokyo and held a mock trial for Jiang, finding him guilty of unfair prosecution of the movement and torturing hundreds of members to death." -
Korean Falun Dafa Practitioners Experience Overwhelming Support and Kindness as They Tour Korea to Clarify the Truth
2003-08-25From the onset of our trip, because of pressure from the Chinese Embassy, the police eyed us suspiciously, no matter where we went. After they saw our righteousness, a lot of them called the Central Public Security Bureau in Seoul to report. The Seoul Central Public Security Bureau told them that after several years of observation, they know that Falun Gong practitioners are civilized and kind, and their activities are all peaceful. They also promised the local Public Security Bureau that Falun Gong practitioners definitely would not conduct any terrorist activities. So wherever Falun Gong practitioners go, the Seoul Central Public Security Bureau hopes that the local public security bureau will help and support the practitioners. -
Certificates of Recognition in Honour of Falun Gong from Los Angeles County
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Taiwan: The Taiwan Minghui School Summer Camp 2003
2003-08-24In the camp, the children were required to do the exercises, recite "Hong Yin" [Collection of Master Li's poems] and strive to follow the principles of Truth-Compassion-Tolerance. We told the children cultivation stories, taught them to sing songs composed by Dafa pracitioners, introduced them to the concept of acupuncture points and stone carving, and provided opportunities for them to appreciate puppet shows and music, draw animals, visit zoos, and tour the Children's Centre for Music as well as other activities. -
United States: Proclamation of Falun Dafa Week, City of West Hollywood, California
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United States: Support from the US Government in Los Angeles
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United States: Mayor of West Hollywood Stands Firm in Defending Proclamation for Falun Gong
2003-08-23"I'm not an expert on Falun Gong, but it seems that the practice is benevolent; it's peaceful; it focuses on the best of humanity--on virtues of peace, love, happiness, tolerance, forbearance, etc.--and all types of good things that we want for people. Why would [the Chinese government] oppose this?" -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Conduct a Mock Trial of Jiang Zemin in San Francisco's Chinatown
2003-08-23On August 16, Falun Gong practitioners from the San Francisco Bay area went to the Garden Corner in San Francisco Chinatown and conducted a public mock trial of the chief criminal of the persecution, Jiang Zemin. On that day, constant streams of crowds passed by the Garden Corner. The public mock trial attracted much attention from the passersby. -
The Sun Herold (Biloxi, Missouri): Chinese dissidents protest crackdown on meditative exercise
2003-08-23Three Chinese seeking to raise awareness about a [..] communist crackdown on the practise of Falun Gong, a meditative exercise, quietly went through the motions across from City Hall on Thursday. The stopover in Biloxi is part of a peaceful protest occurring in cities across the nation that will culminate in Washington, D.C. -
Australia: World-renowned Lawyer and Human Rights Advocate Geoffrey Robertson QC, Assists Artist Ms. Zhang Cuiying to File Charges Against Jiang Zemin
2003-08-22While Falun Gong practitioners around the globe are preparing to bring charges against Jiang Zemin and his "610 Office," Australian artist Ms. Cuiying Zhang also wished to bring an individual action against Jiang Zemin. World-renowned lawyer and human rights campaigner Geoffrey Robertson has agreed to assist her with the prosecution.