Practitioners' Words, Peaceful Protests, Exhibitions and Cultural Events, Local Events, Press Conferences , Meeting VIPs & Officials
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UK: Falun Dafa at a Spring Fair in Cardiff
2003-03-28Most people who went to the fair couldn't help being attracted by the Falun Dafa stand. They looked at the exhibition materials in detail and were all astonished by the brutal persecution of Falun Dafa in China. Some people expressed great interest in Falun Dafa and several of them immediately started learning the exercises from the practitioners at the stand. -
Norway: Alternative Health Fair in Haugesund
2003-03-28Some people from Amnesty International sat at the table next to us, so we used this chance to tell them about the brutal persecution of Falun Gong in China. They were very happy and interested to learn more. We also used the opportunity to tell the facts about the persecution and how Falun Gong has spread to over sixty countries to a Chinese person who attended the exhibition. -
UK: Weekly Report from a Universitys Falun Dafa Radio Show
2003-03-28The listeners heard that Falun Dafa is most accurately described as a cultivation practice: cultivation refers to the improvement of one's heart and mind through the careful study of Master Lis teachings and trying to live by the universal principles of Truthfulness, Benevolence, and Forbearance, and practice means meditating and exercising to purify and energise the body. -
German Practitioners Go to Geneva to Appeal for Lin Wenrongs Freedom
2003-03-27I am a Taiwanese citizen living in Germany. I am acquainted with Lin Wenrong and I know that she is a friendly person and is always happy to help others. We know that she was placed under house arrest in China and does not have the freedom to contact people outside. We sincerely hope that she can return to Germany as soon as possible and continue her studies. -
Practitioners Reveal the Truth about Falun Dafa to the Consul General of India's Mission to the UN in Geneva
2003-03-27On the 14th March 2003, two practitioners from India met with the Consul General of Indias mission to Geneva to talk about Falun Dafa and the truth behind the lies spread by Jiang and his regime. The meeting lasted for about half an hour. The Consul General said that although he has met with practitioners before, this is the first time he has met Indian practitioners, so he was interested in learning more. -
Switzerland: Falun Gong Practitioners Appeal in front of Chinese Embassy in Berne During the UN Human Rights Convention
2003-03-24On March 21 during the 59th UN Human Rights Convention, about 300 Falun Gong practitioners from different countries gathered in Berne, Switzerland to hold a parade and a peaceful appeal to protest against Jiang regimes brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. -
Lithuania: Zhang Cui Yings Art Exhibition in Vilnius
2003-03-24Before the opening of the art exhibition, Lithuanian National TV Station interviewed Ms. Zhang Cui Ying on the spot for 30 minutes. When answering the reporters questions, she described the features of traditional Chinese painting and commented that the basis for creating a beautiful painting was to cultivate ones mind, character and to elevate ones spiritual morality. -
Global Coalition Against Article 23 Legislation Appeal During 59th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Commission
2003-03-24The Chairman of the "Global Coalition Against Article 23" said that although the wording of article 23 had changed, the vicious motive for depriving Hong Kong residents of their freedom had been retained. He also reiterated We are not going to discuss how to modify Article 23, but we completely dont want Article 23." -
Clarifying the Facts of the Persecution to Tibetan Monks in the Swiss Alps
2003-03-24At the end of the weeklong activities in Geneva, a few Dafa practitioners visited one of the Tibetan temples in the Swiss Alps. Practitioners hoped to inform people about the facts of the persecution against Falun Gong. -
Ukraine: Clarifying the Facts About Dafa Overcomes Interference to Hold Art Exhibition
2003-03-23Five media reporters attended the opening of the exhibition. Many visitors made many kind comments. One visitor said, Thank you for coming to the Ukraine, your art brings joy to the people here. Your paintings bring love and warmth. We wish you health, happiness and continued success with your future artwork. -
Lithuania: A Letter to the President from Zhang Cuiying during her Art Exhibition
2003-03-23"I would like to express my lofty respects to you and your people. Please kindly accept the gift of a painting, entitled The Beauty, which I have created...It is my heartfelt wish that Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance brings to you and the people of Lithuania everlasting happiness." -
Geneva: Falun Gong Practitioners Continue Large-scale Appeal at the United Nations to Rescue Charles Li
2003-03-23On March 20 2003, more than 500 Falun Gong practitioners continued their large-scale appeal at the Palais des Nations, which is the main United Nations building in Geneva. At 11:30 a.m., a press conference was held to appeal for the rescue of American citizen Charles Li. -
Falun Gong Practitioners Appeal for the Rescue of their Relatives in Front of the United Nations
2003-03-22These three Falun Gong practitioners came to Geneva to appeal to kind-hearted people and governments of the world to support Falun Gong, to help end the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, and to rescue thousands upon thousands of Falun Gong practitioners persecuted in China, just like their family members. -
Photo Report: Practitioners Appeal Opposite the United Nations Building in Geneva
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Forum on Rescuing Falun Gong Practitioners' Family Members Held in Geneva
2003-03-21The forum was initiated by an NGO with its headquarters in Geneva and was held at the United Nations Building. The organisation hoped that through the forum, more countries, international organisations and people with a sense of justice would pay attention to the serious violation of Falun Gong practitioners' human rights and help rescue detained Falun Gong practitioners.