World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Canada: Toronto Falun Gong Practitioners Call on Korean Government to Not Yield to CCP Pressure
2009-08-12On August 7th, 2009, Falun Gong practitioners held a press conference in front of the Korean General Consulate in Toronto and called on the Korean government to stop the deportation of Falun Gong practitioners and to re-evaluate the practitioners' applications for asylum. -
Taiwan: Divine Land Marching Band Brightens the Atmosphere of Matsu
2009-08-10At sunrise on August 1st, 2009, the Divine Land Marching Band from Taiwan arrived at the Nan Gan Fu Ao harbour of Matsu, a remote island of Taiwan that is very close to Mainland China. The band brought joy and truth to the people of Matsu. -
Korea: Pending Deportation of Falun Gong Practitioners Receives Wide Attention
2009-08-09Yielding to the pressure from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the Korean government deported three Falun Gong practitioners on July 1st and July 8th, 2009. Two more Falun Gong practitioners restrained in Korea are facing deportation. The international community is appalled and bewildered. -
Taiwan: Falun Dafa Nine-Day Class Returns to Mazu
2009-08-09Falun Dafa is an advanced cultivation practice of the Buddha School. The nine-day class is the most systematic way to learn the practice. From August 3rd to 11th, 2009, the nine-day class returned to Mazu, Taiwan. The last time it was held was six years ago. -
Malaysia: Residents in Johar Bahru Learn Falun Gong
2009-08-08Falun Dafa practitioners in Johor Bahru held a series of activities over the past several weekends in local super markets. They demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises and other aspects of traditional Chinese culture and informed the local people about the persecution of Falun Gong in China. -
Taiwanese Falun Gong Practitioner Arrested in China
2009-08-07On July 31st, 2009, Ms. Shao Yuhuan, a citizen of Taiwan, was arrested in China, when she was visiting her family. Contact with her has since been lost. -
United States: Shen Yun is "Absolutely Phenomenal"
2009-08-07On August 2nd, Shen Yun Performing Arts held a show at the Performing Arts Center, SUNY Purchase College in Westchester, New York. Ms. Howard, owner of a New York City youth organisation, attended the show. -
Taiwan: Quitting the CCP Parade Marches on Mazu Island
2009-08-06The parade procession included the Divine Land Marching Band, a waist drum troupe, banners and posters which displayed messages of the Global Quitting the CCP movement, and the persecution of Falun Gong in China, which attracted many local residents and tourists who watched. -
Canada: Practitioners Participate in Caribana Parade in Toronto
2009-08-05On August 1st, the annual grand Caribana Parade was held in Toronto. It was estimated that 1.3 million people watched the parade. The Toronto Falun Gong group of 140 practitioners presented the Divine Land Marching Band, a dragon dance, a waist drum troupe and a "Boat" float. -
United States: Falun Gong Great Law Ship Wins Award at Seattle Torchlight Parade
2009-08-01On the evening of July 25th, 2009, the 60th SEAFAIR Torchlight Parade started its 2.5 miles route in downtown Seattle. The Falun Dafa Association was invited to the parade again and their newly designed Great Law Ship won the Innovation Award. -
Korea: Christian Group Calls on Korean Government to Protect Falun Gong Practitioners
2009-08-01On July 24th, 2009, Jin Kuihao held a press conference in front of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea. Mr. Jin, Director of Administrative Affairs of Christian Social Responsibility, condemned the Korean government for forcibly repatriating Falun Gong practitioners. -
Thailand: Introducing Falun Dafa at a Health Show
2009-07-31From July 23rd to 26th, a health show was held by the Thai Department of Health at the IMPACT International Display Centre. Falun Gong practitioners' booth attracted a lot of people. -
Canada: Candlelight Vigil Held in Manitoba's Capital to Condemn the Persecution
2009-07-31On July 19th, practitioners in Manitoba Province and supporters of Falun Gong held a candlelight vigil in front of the Legislative Building in Winnipeg to mark the 10th anniversary of the persecution in China and commemorate Chinese practitioners persecuted to death by the Communist regime. -
United States: The Divine Land Marching Band Performs at A Local Festival in Upstate New York
2009-07-29On July 25th, the Divine Land Marching Band, consisting Falun Gong practitioners from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, performed at a local festival in Ordensburg, New York. -
Australia: Practitioners in Southern Australia Mark the Tenth Year of the Persecution with a Call for Conscience and Justice
2009-07-28On July 18th, 2009, on the eve of another "July 20th," Falun Gong practitioners in southern Australia held a rally on Victoria Square in the center of the city of Adelaide to tell people about what's really happening regarding the persecution of Falun Gong in China.