World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Australia: Frementle Festival Parade Welcomes Falun Gong
2009-11-21Falun Gong practitioners of western Australia participated in a parade in the city of Frementle on November 15th, 2009. -
New Zealand: Falun Gong Participates in Annual Tip Top Santa Parade
2009-11-20The annual Christmas parade in Wellington, New Zealand, the Tip Top Santa Parade, was held on November 15th. Thousands of people lines the streets to watch. The Falun Gong entry consisted of about 100 practitioners and was warmly welcomed by the spectators. -
Taiwan: Falun Gong Practitioners Demonstrate Exercises at Wanda Elementary School in Taipei
2009-11-20November 14th, is the 32nd birthday of Wanda Elementary School. The principal of the school, Mr. Tseng, has often seen local Falun Gong practitioners doing exercises in a nearby park. The peaceful exercises made a deep impression on him. -
Canada: "Bloody Harvest" Exposes Bloody Crimes in China
2009-11-19The first book that depicts organ removal from living Falun Gong practitioners in China- Bloody Harvest, The killing of Falun Gong for their organs has recently been published. David Matas, one of the book's authors and a human rights lawyer as well, held a book signing event on November 15th, 2009 in Toronto. -
Canada: Vancouver Practitioners Call for Help Rescuing Family Members Prior to Prime Minister's China Visit
2009-11-18Vancouver practitioners held a signature collection activity on November 14th, 2009. They made a strong appeal to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is scheduled to visit China on December 2nd, 2009, to help rescue the relatives of Canadians during his visit. -
Japan: The Divine Land Marching Band Performs at Music Festival in Saitama City
2009-11-17On November 8th, the Divine Land Marching Band, consisting of Falun Gong practitioners from Taiwan and Japan, performed at the Music Festival held by the Saitama City government, the Department of Education and a non-governmental cultural affairs association. -
Singapore: Hu Jintao Arrives in Singapore While Falun Gong Practitioners Demand Immediate End to the Persecution
2009-11-16On the afternoon of November 13th, 2009, Falun Gong practitioners in Singapore held a rally in Hong Lim Park, demanding Hu Jintao, head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), to bring an immediate end to the persecution of Falun Gong in China. -
Malaysia: A Rally to Support the 63 Million Courageous People That Have Quit the CCP
2009-11-12During the rally, many citizens passing by stopped to read the banners, and service center volunteers handed out informational materials and explained to them why 63 million Chinese people have quit the CCP at this point in history. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Attend the San Francisco Veterans Day Parade
2009-11-12The director of the parade, Mr. Huang Guoren, was glad that practitioners agreed to be in the parade this year. He said, "Their performances are always great. I hope they will attend future parades. Their principle is Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. They are welcome in our communities." -
United States: Falun Gong Club Wins Two First-place Awards in Missouri State University Homecoming Parade
2009-11-11The Missouri State University Falun Gong Club participated in the homecoming festival parade and won two first-place awards, for best float and best group on foot. Last year the club won the first-place award for student clubs in the homecoming festival. -
Japan: Gentleman in His 90s: "If I Practise Falun Gong, I Will Look Younger!"
2009-11-07Falun Gong practitioners in Japan participated in the 5th Iichan Culture Festival in Kamiina-Gun, Nagano Prefecture on Oct. 31st and Nov. 1st, 2009 and introduced the benefits of Falun Gong. -
Australia: Falun Dafa Group Performs at the Carnival of Cultures in Ashfield, Sydney
2009-11-05On November 1st, Falun Gong practitioners from Sydney participated in the Carnival of Cultures in Ashfield. The Divine Land Marching Band performed at the event. Practitioners also demonstrated the exercises. -
Japan: Introducing Falun Gong at Nogoya University
2009-11-05Falun Gong practitioners in Japan participated in an open market activity held at the stadium of Nagoya University on Sunday, November 1st, 2009. The practitioners handed out informational materials about Falun Gong and the persecution to participants, including local people and some Chinese. -
Australia: Falun Gong Practitioners Protest Persecution during Communist Vice Premier's Visit
2009-11-04On October 31st, the First Vice-Premier of China and member of the Chinese Communist Party Politburo Standing Committee, Li Keqiang arrived in downtown Brisbane. Falun Gong practitioners rallied outside Stamford Plaza to condemn the 10-year persecution of Falun Gong that is taking place in China. -
Taiwan: Falun Gong Society Established at Taiwan Superior Court
2009-11-04The Falun Gong Society at the Taiwan Superior Court held its first group exercises during lunchtime on October 15th, 2009. The court staff enjoyed learning the five exercises from organiser Ms. Zhuang Huiping. She said that the society, which had been established and approved in mid-October, would provide staff members with another option for relieving work-related stress and improving physical and mental health.