Exhibitions and Cultural Events
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Sweden: Introducing Falun Dafa at “Culture Night” in Uppsala
2012-10-23On September 8, practitioners participated in the Culture Night festival in Uppsala. Many people stopped to watch the exercise demonstration and were moved when they learned about the persecution. People signed the petition to support Falun Gong and some learned the exercises. -
United Kingdom: Introducing Falun Gong at Kingston Carnival
2012-10-19The annual Kingston Carnival was held on September 2. The theme of this year's carnival was “Bringing the World to Kingston.” Falun Gong practitioners in the U.K. participated for the 4th time in this popular summer festival celebration, and once again brought information about Falun Gong to the carnival-goers. -
Poland: People in Warsaw Support Falun Gong at Multicultural Festival
2012-10-19On August 26, the annual Multicultural Festival in Warsaw once again opened with the Flower Street Parade. Falun Gong practitioners have been invited to participate in the event for six consecutive years. A beautiful float, peaceful music and Falun Gong practitioners’ slow and curved exercise movements attracted the attention of many Polish people. -
Denmark: Practitioners Introduce Falun Gong at Multicultural Festival
2012-10-16A multicultural festival in Copenhagen attracted over 5 million people on September 1-2. Danish practitioners participated in the event to introduce Falun Gong to the public. Practitioners carried banners with words "Falun Dafa is good!" and "Truth-Compassion-Forbearance” in Danish. They also handed out information flyers to the spectators. -
United Kingdom: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Inspires Young People in London
2012-10-09On August 18, the two-week-long Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition came to a close at La Galleria Pall Mall in central London. 3,000 people from various countries saw the exhibition. The moral power, courage and justice that transcends culture and age depicted in the paintings inspired a lot of the young people who came to see the artworks. -
Belgium: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Makes Quiet Impact in Hasselt
2012-10-05The Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition opened in an art gallery in Hasselt on August 25. Many visitors were profoundly moved by the exhibition. The opening speech at the exhibition was delivered by the Mayor of Hasselt, Ms. Hilde Claes. -
United Kingdom: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition in London Leaves Visitors Both Amazed and Disturbed
2012-09-28On August 6, The Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition opened in the famous La Galleria Pall Mall in central London. The evening's opening ceremony brought together dozens of artists, entrepreneurs, academics and invited guests from all walks of life, including five mayors from different London boroughs. -
Italy: The Art of Zhen Shan Ren Exhibition Touches People's Hearts in Historical Loro Ciuffenna
2012-09-25Presenting the story of Falun Dafa, a peaceful spiritual practice rooted in the principles of Truthfulness (Zhen), Compassion (Shan), and Tolerance (Ren), the exhibition has been viewed in over 500 cities around the world since 2004. -
United Kingdom: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Makes Profound Impression in East Grinstead
2012-09-20On July 19, 2012, the "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition" went to East Grinstead, a small town in the southeast of England, after its successful two-week exhibition in Leeds in the north of England. The arrival of the exhibition made an impact in East Grinstead, a community with a long history. -
UK: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Opens in Leeds
2012-07-27The Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition opened on July 5, 2012 in Leeds. The exhibition was held in the historic Leeds Corn Exchange in the city centre. The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, the Right Reverend John Packer, was given the honour of cutting the ribbon for the opening of the exhibition. -
France: Paris City Government Invites Falun Gong Practitioners to Participate in Paris Tropical Carnival Parade
2012-07-24Twenty-two countries participated in the event, including more than 40 groups and more than 4,000 singers, dancers, and musicians. Crowds of close to 200,000 locals and visitors lined the road to watch the parade. The Falun Gong contingent stood out, as it was the only Chinese group invited to take part in the celebration. -
United Kingdom: International Truth-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Held in Rye
2012-06-22The International Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition tour in the U.K. kicked off in the town of Rye in East Sussex, England, on the morning of June 2, 2012. The deputy mayor of Rye cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony. Ms. Amber Rudd, member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye, was also in attendance. -
Russia: Promoting Falun Dafa at a Rehabilitation Centre Event
2012-06-22The event attracted about 500 people, including patients, staff and family members. Falun Gong practitioners performed two dances. Before their performance, they gave a brief introduction of Falun Dafa and the ongoing persecution of the practice in China. The practitioners later demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises -
Poland: Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance Art Exhibition in Warsaw
2012-06-13From February 17 to March 6, the Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance Art Exhibition was shown in Warsaw, jointly hosted by the Association of Free Speech and the Falun Dafa Association. Many local artists had high praise for the artworks. Karol Pudowski, an artist and educator, believes that more people should come see it. -
Croatia: “Falun Gong Works to End the Persecution” Photo Exhibition Held in Split
2012-06-10A “Falun Gong Works to End the Persecution” Photo Exhibition was held on March 23, 2012, at the Information Area Exhibition Centre in Split, the second largest city in Croatia. The exhibition ran for 20 days. Since the opening of the exhibition, many locals in Split have come to visit, as well as tourists from different countries.