World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Australia: Xi Jinping Visits Melbourne; Falun Gong Rally Calls for End to Persecution
2010-06-24On the afternoon of June 19th, 2010, Xi Jinping, vice president of the People's Republic of China, visited Melbourne. Local Falun Gong practitioners held a rally to protest the persecution of Falun Gong in China. -
Canada: Falun Gong Rallies in Vancouver Prior to Visit by CCP Head
2010-06-23"The CCP continues its crimes and is generating more tragedies. Its evil nature has never changed. Respect for freedom, democracy and human rights makes Canada a great county. I hope the prime minister will raise Falun Gong issues with Mr. Hu next week during the summit." -
Thailand: Introducing Falun Dafa on World Refugee Day in Thailand
2010-06-22The practitioners sang songs and performed Chinese music on the two-stringed erhu. They also demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises. Many audience members took photos and offered warm applause. A practitioner introduced Falun Dafa in English to refugees from many countries. -
Indonesia: Falun Gong Practitioners Interviewed on State Radio Network of Indonesia
2010-06-20On June 13th, 2010, government-run Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI) invited four Falun Gong practitioners for a live interview and call-in. -
Japan: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in the 51st Meidaisai at Nagoya University
2010-06-15Falun Gong practitioners participated in the 51st Meidaisai at Nagoya University from June 3rd to June 6th, 2010. They set up a booth to teach the Falun Gong exercises and distributed brochures, paper lotuses and bookmarks printed with "Falun Dafa is great" during the four-day activity. -
United States: Falun Gong Float Wins Award at the Portland Rose Festival in Oregon
2010-06-14On June 5th, Falun Gong practitioners from Oregon participated in the Starlight Parade in the Portland Rose Festival. Their float won the Best Illumination Award. -
Korea: Falun Gong Introductory Workshop in Daejeon-Chungcheong Province
2010-06-13Among the participants were monks and nuns. A monk who used to feel cold in his feet and hands felt a change after learning a few exercise movements. He also felt his eyesight was brightened. The exercise music sounded so beautiful to him. He wanted to stay after the workshop to learn more. -
Canada: Divine Land Marching Band Participates in Burnaby's Hats Off Day
2010-06-10Burnaby City government officials and councilors have gained deeper understanding of Falun Gong because of practitioners' tireless efforts to tell them the facts about Falun Gong. City officials have given Falun Dafa awards and proclaimed "Falun Dafa Week" and "Falun Dafa Month" in May for several years. -
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioners Take Part in Hyack International Parade
2010-06-05On May 29th, Falun Gong practitioners in Canada participated in the annual Hyack International Parade in New Westminster. This premier event is British Columbia's largest family-oriented parade with over 130 entries from British Columbia and the United States. -
United States: Falun Dafa Practitioners Participate in Philadelphia Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Event
2010-06-04Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Philadelphia was celebrated at Franklin Square near China Town on May 22nd, 2010. The event started at 11 a.m. and ran until 5 p.m. Even though it rained now and then, it didn't dampen the spectators' enthusiasm. -
Australia: Audiences in Melbourne Entranced By Shen Yun
2010-06-04On May 25th, Melbourne's State Theatre in the Melbourne Arts Centre bore witness to the most masterful revival of ancient Chinese Culture. One of the fortunate audience members was Ms. Li, an artist who takes an interest in the fine arts, dancing, and music. -
Taiwan: Bringing "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" to Qishan Township
2010-06-03Practitioners handed out fliers to promote the practice and demonstrated the five exercises. Their performance received a warm welcome from the local folks. The participating practitioners wanted to bring the beauty of Falun Dafa and Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance to the people of Qishan. -
United States: Introducing Falun Dafa at a Local Bookstore in Austin, Texas
2010-06-03One practitioner gave a powerpoint presentation introducing Falun Gong. The introduction explained that the exercises are easy to learn and suitable for all ages, and that the practice, based on Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, uplifts a person's mind and body. It went on to discuss how this beautiful practice has been persecuted in China for over ten years. -
Korea: A Rally to Call for Justice During Chinese Premier's Visit
2010-06-02"If we find embassy staff members interfering with Falun Gong practitioners' legal activities, we will request the Korean Justice System to hold them accountable. As the tally of people who have quit the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliated organisations continues to grow, we urge you to quit the party for your and your family's future." -
United States: City of Philadelphia Issues Citation Recognising and Celebrating 2010 World Falun Dafa Day
2010-06-02On May 10th, 2010, the Council of the City of Philadelphia, PA, issued the following citation recognising and celebrating the 2010 World Falun Dafa Day.