World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Israel: Practitioners Take Part in Jerusalem parade
2008-10-26On October 15th, 2008, a group of Israeli Falun Gong practitioners went to Sackler Gan Park in the centre of Jerusalem to attend Israel's annual Sukkoth Traditional Festival Parade. -
Japan: Falun Gong Practitioners Call for Prime Minister to Help Stop Persecution in China
2008-10-25The Falun Dafa Association in Japan held a press conference in front of the Diet in Tokyo at 2:00 p.m. on October 21st, 2008, to call for the new prime minister, Taro Aso, to address the persecution of Falun Gong in China during the past nine years. -
Taiwan: Falun Dafa Association and the Divine Land Band Recognised for the Second Year in a Row
2008-10-25Keelung Mayor Chang Tong-rong issued awards to groups participating the Mid-Summer Ghost Festival Parade on the morning of October 20th, 2008. The Falun Dafa Association in Taiwan received the First Class Award and twenty thousand Taiwan dollars last year. -
Australia: Falun Gong Practitioners Take Part in Granny Smith Festival Parade in Sydney
2008-10-24On October 18th, Falun Gong practitioners from Sydney attended the annual Granny Smith Festival Parade in Eastwood, Sydney. It was the eighth time that practitioners were invited to this parade. -
Malaysia: Introducing Falun Dafa in Kuala Lumpur
2008-10-23On October 18th, practitioners from Kuala Lumpur held a series of activities in a park to clarify the truth and introduce Falun Dafa to the public. -
Australia: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Mattara Festival Parade
2008-10-22On October 12th, 2008, Falun Gong practitioners from Sydney participated in the 47th Mattara Festival Parade in New Castle and Hunter. -
Taiwan: Divine Land Marching Band Performs at Firefighters Annual Competition
2008-10-21On October 18th, sponsored by the Ministry of Interior Affairs and the National Fire Agency, the 7th Taiwan Firefighters Athletic Competition was held in Tainan. The Divine Land Marching band, composed entirely of Falun Gong practitioners, was invited to perform. Their performance was very well received. -
India: Students and Teachers in a Catholic School Practise the Falun Gong Exercises
2008-10-21On August 20th, 2008, several practitioners went to St. Ann's School to hold Falun Dafa activities. This catholic school is about two-and-a-half hours from Bangalore. During the visit, all the students and teachers practised the Falun Gong exercises together. -
Taiwan: Principal Promotes Truth-Compassion-Forbearance and Receives "Special Contribution" Award
2008-10-20Mr. Chen Yingcong, who managed his school by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, received the 96th Annual Award from the Department of Education. This is an "outstanding contribution" award for student affairs and teaching. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Columbus Day Parade in San Francisco
2008-10-19Falun Gong practitioners in San Francisco were invited to take part in the Columbus Day parade on October 12th, 2008, for the sixth time. Their performance was warmly welcomed by the spectators. -
Canada: Spectators Impressed by Divine Land Marching Band's Performance at Waterloo's Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade
2008-10-18The Toronto Divine Land Marching Band, composed of Falun Gong practitioners, participated in the Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade held on October 13th, 2008 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Their performance received a favourable review from the organiser and spectators. -
Japan: Head Librarian Recommends, "Please Go to the Exhibition and View The Touching Artworks"
2008-10-18On October 8th-10th, the fourteenth "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" Art Exhibition was held at Gyokudo Kawai Memorial Library in Aichi Prefecture. All of the artworks were created by Falun Gong cultivators. The pieces manifest the beauty of Falun Dafa, expose the persecution, and reflect cultivators' spirits. -
United States: Rhode Island, USA: Divine Land Marching Band Stands out at Fall's Grand Parade in Woonsocket
2008-10-17On October 1st, Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to the 30th Fall's Grand Parade in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The Falun Dafa procession was comprised of the Divine Land Marching Band and a dragon dance group. Their splendid performances won applause and cheers from thousands of spectators. -
South Africa: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition Held in Cape Town
2008-10-17The Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition was held at the V & A Waterfront Shopping Centre in Cape Town, South Africa from September 9th to 22nd, 2008. Thousands of people visited the exhibition. -
Australia: Introducing Falun Dafa at a Multicultural Festival in Lane Cove, Sydney
2008-10-16On October 12th, Falun Gong practitioners from Sydney attended the annual Multicultural Festival in Lane Cove. The practitioners introduced Falun Gong and clarified the truth about the persecution.