World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Official from US Department of State Shows his Support for Falun Dafa Against the Persecution
2003-01-10"We have made clear on numerous occasions our strong opposition to the detention of individuals solely for peaceful association and assembly. The steps the Chinese government has taken to restrict freedom of thought, conscience and belief are disturbing." -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Invited to Join The Philadelphia New Year's Day Mummers Parade
2003-01-09Despite the cold weather, tens of thousands of spectators showed up to watch the day-long event. The practitioners' efforts drew warm applause and cheers from the audience. The host introduced Falun Gong to the spectators and mentioned that Falun Gong is practised in over 50 countries, bringing improved mental and physical health to millions of people. -
United States: Congressman Shows his Efforts of Support for Falun Dafa and an End to the Persecution
2003-01-08"I Have Been Committed to Speaking Out against the Harassment, Repression, and Persecution of Falun Gong Practitioners around the World." -
United States: Letter from Congressman Steven Rothman to the US Secretary of State Colin Powell
2003-01-08"I respectfully request a response regarding these allegations and any diplomatic actions that may be taken to ensure that persecution of Falun Gong practitioners ceases, especially on American soil." -
Falun Dafa Practitioners Around the World Respectfully Wish Master Li a Happy New Year
2003-01-07"Over 50 determined practitioners, and practitioners who had previously stopped practising [due to brainwashing and torture] but returned to begin practising again, send their most heartfelt wishes to our great and benevolent Master." -
Taiwan: President of National University of Taiwan Wei-Jao Chen Praises Falun Dafa
2003-01-07Dr. Chen is a well-known professor in Medical Science. He understands that Falun Gong emphasises the interconnection of body and heart nature, which is quite reasonable from the viewpoint of medicine... He said in his speech, "I believe that Falun Dafa is not only a great practise for the cultivation of xinxing [heart nature], but also it can profoundly improve physical health." -
United States: The Prestigious MIT Holds a Forum Entitled "Rescue Our Family Members"
2003-01-07On Thursday evening, November 21, a forum featuring participants from Boston's "Rescue Our Family Members" campaign was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. -
More Falun Dafa Practitioners Around the World Wish Master Li a Happy New Year
2003-01-06We shall do our best to keep our steps steadfast, and although a cold wind blows heavily, we know these are its last blasts. With the truth on our lips we shall greet the new days to come. -
Dafa Practitioners in Japan Peacefully Appeal Against the Persecution of Falun Gong Outside the Chinese Embassy
2003-01-06Practitioner Mr. Iga, who had driven for 11 hours to get there said, "We know that 537 people have been tortured to death because of practising Falun Gong in Mainland China...We can't enjoy New Year's Eve and disregard the suffering of our fellow practitioners." -
Billboard Stands Tall in Front of the National Palace Museum in Taiwan
2003-01-06The National Palace Museum located outside of Taipei, Taiwan is famous worldwide, a must-see for many Chinese tourists. Recently a billboard with the words "Falun Dafa is Good" and pictures of practitioners serenely meditating was set up beside the road near the museum. -
Practitioners in China wish Master Li a Happy New Year
2003-01-05 -
AFAR (Association for Asian Research): Article 23 and Its Impact on Hong Kong's Economy
2003-01-05Article 23 was added to the Basic Law of Hong Kong after a million of Hong Kong's people demonstrated to support students' democratic movement in June 1989. The Central Government of P.R. China added Article 23 to avoid future demonstration of Hong Kong people against the central government. In essence, the Jiang regime are now trying to silence dissadent voices in Hong Kong. -
Taiwan: Taoyuan Practitioners Introduce Falun Dafa at the County's New Year Flag-Raising Ceremony
2003-01-05The 2003 New Year Flag-Raising Ceremony was held at the square in front of the county government building. Dafa practitioners demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises to introduce Falun Dafa to the audience. -
Falun Dafa Practitioners from Asian/Pacific Regions Respectfully Wish Master Li a Happy New Year
2003-01-04 -
Falun Dafa Practitioners from North and South America Respectfully Wish Master Li a Happy New Year
2003-01-04