Practitioners' Words, Peaceful Protests, Exhibitions and Cultural Events, Local Events, Press Conferences , Meeting VIPs & Officials
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Germany: Hanover Information Day Exposes the Persecution of Practitioners in China
2003-02-16The information day was most successful. We demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises every hour. Many people took the leaflets and Video-CDs, and showed an understanding of Falun Gong and the persecution occurring in China. Many Chinese who were passing were very glad to accept the materials. -
Sweden: Letter to the US Ambassador about Imprisoned US Resident Charles Li
2003-02-16"In Sweden, we got to know that hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners have been tortured to death. Outside Mainland China peaceful practitioners are subjected to slander by Chinese officials. We have also observed that even those who support their peaceful struggle for basic rights are being subjected to threats and intimidation." -
UK: And the Rain Poured Down in Leicester Square! (photos)
2003-02-15Before the final group performance, we expressed a hope that the spectators had enjoyed our presentation and that it had helped them feel the grace and peace of this traditional and spiritual meditation practice. On behalf of all Falun Gong practitioners everywhere, we wished them a Happy Chinese New Year and a bright and happy future! -
Holland: Dafa Practitioners Exercise Demonstration was judged the Best Performance
2003-02-15One Chinese person who had been engaged in human rights work in the past, said from his heart, I experienced a lot in my life. I have been in jail several times. And I have not wept like this for a long time. During the human rights conference in Geneva last year, when I saw so many Falun Gong practitioners sitting in meditation, I could not hold back my tears. What I really want to say is, Falun Dafa is good! -
Germany: A letter to the Chinese Ambassador from the German Branch of the Global Falun Gong Practitioner Rescue Association
2003-02-15The literal meaning of "Germany" in Chinese is the country with morality and justice...When the Chinese dictator is persecuting innocent and kind-hearted people, the government of the country with morality should take the lead to speak up for the kind-hearted people. -
Sweden: Families of Practitioners Meet together for Chinese New Year
2003-02-15The children had a lot of fun and an opportunity to study the Fa and do the exercises together on their own terms. They also made a painting with a Happy Chinese New Year Greeting to all children in China. -
Latvia: Dafa Practitioners Send Chinese New Years Greetings to Master Li
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Ireland: Letter from a Practitioner to an Irish Member of Parliament
2003-02-14"The Chinese government have blocked the media so that the Chinese people don't get to hear the truth about Falun Gong. I am sending you this e-mail to ask you to condemn the persecution and also to ask the Irish Government to condemn it. The more people that know the truth about Falun Gong the better." -
UK: Falun Gong Practitioners Hold Outdoor Performance in London's Leicester Square
2003-02-13Their songs and dance expressed their praise and belief in "Truth, Compassion, Tolerance." A drama created by an English writer based on the kidnapping and imprisonment of a UK practitioner's fiancée and another UK practitioner's sister exposed the brutal persecution Falun Gong practitioners face from Jiang's regime. -
Czech Republic: Revealing the Facts about Dafa during a Celebration Party for Chinese New Year
2003-02-13One Chinese person heard that people were handing out information about Falun Gong and then approached the practitioners asking for all the materials that they could offer. After listening to the practitioners discuss the contents of the Video-CDs, a lady said I will seriously watch them right away, after I get home tonight. -
YMTV: News report on Falun Dafa activities in York, UK
2003-02-13RealPlayer On-lineRealPlayer DownloadThese are both low resolution Realplayer files. For High resolution, please see main article. -
UK: Rally and March Against Article 23 in London
2003-02-12The Chinese people's responses were very good. In order to let the passers-by know the goal of the march more clearly, a gentleman shouted in Chinese and English as he marched on: "Article 23 jeopardises freedoms. Stop the enactment of Article 23...Call for equal human rights. Call for equality and freedoms." Passers by, many of them Chinese, patted his shoulders to show their respect and gratitude. Also, many Chinese people who drove by gave a thumbs up. -
Video: Falun Dafa Day in Lerum, Sweden
2003-02-12On January 30 2003 Mr. Bengt Hörnlund, a member of the Swedish Parliament announced January 30 as Falun Dafa Day in Lerum. This is the third Falun Dafa day so far in Sweden. -
Norway: Promoting Falun Gong at the Nobel Peace Price festivities in Oslo
2003-02-12As they have done during the past three years, Falun Gong practitioners form Sweden and Norway promoted Falun Dafa and informed people about the Jiang regimes persecution during the Nobel Peace Prize Festivities. -
Ireland: Letter from a Practitioner to a Member of Irish Parliament
2003-02-12"The Chinese governments policy towards Falun Gong is one of genocide - all means are being used to eradicate Falun Gong and its adherents. In March 2002, a direct order was given to Kill them without mercy. This is an extremely urgent matter."