World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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United States: Falun Gong Workshop in Ohio Attracts Local Residents
2010-02-12Since January 9th, Falun Gong practitioners in Dublin, Ohio, have held a series of free workshops at the Dublin Recreation Centre. About 20 local residents have come and learned the exercises so far. -
Australia: Protesters Condemn Hong Kong's Interference with Shen Yun Performances in Brisbane
2010-02-11Recently the Hong Kong Immigration Department refused to issue performance visas for six key production staff of Shen Yun Performing Arts. The denial was issued three days before Shen Yun's scheduled flight to Hong Kong. As a result, Shen Yun had to cancel all of its seven shows in Hong Kong, of which the tickets had sold out in less than a week. -
United States: Gymnastics School Owner says "The dancers were just beautiful!" at Shen Yun
2010-02-11"Beautiful, beautiful. Everything, every piece. I just think it's great! This is my first time seeing a show like this. And the dancing, the movements, it's beautiful and it really touches you, it touches you inside. So that's what I'm getting from this whole experience. And, or course, the "Mongolian Bowl Dance" was one of my favourite pieces." -
Canada: Former Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific David Kilgour: "The Chinese Communist regime is running affairs in Hong Kong"
2010-02-09"It is a very very sad day for the residents of Hong Kong. They have been known around the world as being believers in the rule of law and democracy and respect for people; and this decision to deny the visas shows that it's the party state in Beijing that is running the affairs in Hong Kong." -
Indonesia: Indonesian Citizens Sign Petition in Support of Arrest Order for Jiang Zemin and Luo Gan Issued by an Argentine Judge
2010-02-08On January 26th, 2010, at around 2:00 pm, three Indonesian Falun Gong practitioners visited Argentine Embassy in Jakarta to submit a petition letter to the President of Argentina signed by more than 300 Indonesian citizens. The petition was in support of the capture order issued by Argentine judge Octavio Araoz de Lamadrid on December 17th, 2009. -
Malaysia: Shen Yun Sponsors Condemn the CCP's Interference in Asia
2010-02-03Sponsors of Shen Yun hope that other Asian countries, the Malaysian government, the media, and the public will see clearly note the reprehensible conduct of the CCP in violating laws and freedoms in other countries, and will help protect Shen Yun shows from interference. -
United States: Shen Yun Performing Arts Inspires Appreciation
2010-02-02"We thought that it was absolutely wonderful - the costuming, the colouring and all the flowing of the outfits, and just the dance in itself with the different music - we really enjoyed that," she said. "We feel, mom and I, that the Asian culture is a very calming type of culture." -
Taiwan: "Hong Kong Government's Blocking of Shen Yun Sends a Warning to Taiwan"
2010-02-01Ms. Lu said, "Hong Kong has become a Communist regime, so there is no culture or art, just politics. It will suppress whatever is not in line with its political goals. So my reminder is that we won't be able to enjoy what we have now if Taiwan becomes part of China one day. The incident sent a serious warning." -
United States: Legislators Welcome Shen Yun Performing Arts Back to Florida
2010-02-01"Shen Yun Performing Arts ... is the world's premier Chinese dance and music company," State Rep. Bill Heller wrote. "For the viewing audience, their talents will immerse you in a world of extraordinary beauty, valor and splendor." -
Hong Kong: Citizens Rally to Protest the CCP's Interference with Shen Yun Performing Arts
2010-01-29All seven shows of the Shen Yun Performing Arts were canceled in Hong Kong. Six of Shen Yun's specialised technicians' visa applications were denied several days before their scheduled arrival. -
Hong Kong: Underhanded Denial of Shen Yun Staff's Performance Visas
2010-01-28New York-based performing arts group, Shen Yun, was scheduled to put on seven shows in Hong Kong from January 27th to 31st, 2010. The Hong Kong Immigration Department denied performance visas of six of Shen Yun's production staff several days before the show. Unable to have the stage setup, Shen Yun was forced to cancel all seven of its shows in Hong Kong. -
United States: Falun Dafa Practitioners Participate in Martin Luther King Day Parade in Houston
2010-01-26On January 18th, 2010, to memorialise civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the MLK Parade Foundation of Houston organised a grand parade in downtown Houston. About 25,000 people participated in the parade. -
Shen Yun Performance in Hong Kong Is Cancelled as a Result of Visa Denial to Six Production Staff
2010-01-25Six key production staff of Shen Yun Performing Arts were denied entry visas into Hong Kong six days before the show is scheduled to début in the Chinese autonomous region on January 27. Organisers of the performance declared that the show would be cancelled as a result of the visa refusals by the Immigration Department. -
Epoch Times: Shen Yun "A wonder to behold" Says Former Congressman
2010-01-24Former Congressman Bill Hudnut attended the performance. He called both the solo acts and the synchronisation of the dancers "a wonder to behold." Large-scale choreographed dances are at the core of Shen Yun's performances. He said the dancing was magnificent and "choreographed to perfection." -
United States: Managing Director of International Company says "We enjoyed the performance tremendously"
2010-01-23"We enjoyed the performance tremendously, we were very impressed with the choreography, and all the acrobatic-like routines, and learned a lot about Chinese classical ballet, and were very pleased to see the costumes. We thought the costumes were lovely and gorgeous, and all the dancers were very good, excellent."