Exhibitions and Cultural Events
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Turkey: “Peaceful Resistance” Photo Exhibition Held in Istanbul
2012-06-05The “Peaceful Resistance” Photo Exhibition, which shows the spirit of Falun Gong practitioners during the 12-year-long persecution in China, was held in Istanbul, Turkey, March 20-24. The exhibition consists of 70 photos that cover the spread of Falun Gong around the world and the CCP's persecution against the practice. -
Italy: Falun Gong Photo Exhibition Held in Lucca
2012-06-02On April 27-May 1, 2012, Europe's largest vegetarian festival (Veganfest) was held in Seravezza, Lucca Province, Italy. At this festival, Falun Gong practitioners held a photo exhibition entitled “Falun Gong's Peaceful Resistance," to raise awareness about the persecution of Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). -
France: Visitors to the Falun Dafa Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition in Bordeaux Condemn the Violence Perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Party
2012-05-26The Zhen Shan Ren Art Exhibition has toured over 200 cities around the world. In March 2012, with sponsorship from City Hall, the Exhibition was held in Bordeaux. Over 60 paintings by 15 artists gave many people an opportunity to learn about Falun Gong. -
France: The Zhen Shan Ren International Art Exhibition opens in Bordeaux
2012-05-12The Zhen Shan Ren International exhibition opened in Bordeaux on March 2nd at the Halles des Chartrons, where it was on display until March 26th. Ms Chantal Bourraqué, Member of Parliament for the Gironde region, attended the preview and welcomed the exhibition on behalf of the Mayor Alain Juppé. Many visitors were moved to tears. -
Ukraine: International “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance” Art Exhibition Makes Major Impact
2012-03-09The International Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition was held on January 10-20, 2012 at a gallery in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. This was the seventh time that the art exhibition has been held in Ukraine. -
Austria: Practitioners Introduce Falun Dafa at Life Expo
2012-03-04A Life Expo was held January 22 and 23, in Graz, Austria. Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the event. They introduced the cultivation practice of Falun Dafa to visitors and demonstrated the five sets of exercises in the broad space beside their booth. Their shimmering golden exercise outfits and graceful exercise movements drew visitors to watch for a long time. -
Russia: Falun Dafa Group Invited to Perform and Raise Awareness at a Community Event
2012-01-11On December 23 and 24, local Falun Gong practitioners were invited to perform at an event held by a police training center in Moscow. Practitioners performed a traditional Chinese lion dance and dragon dance outside, and a “celestial maiden” dance inside, which were warmly welcomed by the audience. -
Russia: The Art of Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance Exhibition Held in Kotlas
2011-12-28The Art of Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance International Exhibition was held in Kotlas on December 6-18, 2011. The art exhibition moved many visitors to tears and many promised to return with their relatives and friends as they were leaving. Almost every visitor wrote comments in the guestbook expressing support and appreciation for the exhibition. -
Turkey: Falun Dafa Photo Exhibition Held in the Ancient City of Urfa
2011-12-11From November 23 to 27, 2011, Falun Dafa practitioners held a "Peaceful Journey of Falun Dafa" photo exhibition in Urfa, a historic, ancient city in southeastern Turkey. The exhibition was held to raise awareness about Falun Gong and the brutal persecution by the Chinese Communist regime. -
Sweden: “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance” Exhibit Held in Orebro
2011-12-10The Swedish non-profit Arts and Culture organisation held the “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance” Art Exhibition in the City of Örebro from November 12-26, at a business centre in the middle of the city. The artists are Falun Gong practitioners, some of whom have been subjected to persecution and torture in China. -
Spain: Falun Gong Booth Shines at Madrid Health Expo
2011-12-03On November 13, the annual National Health Exposition was held in the Madrid convention centre. Falun Gong practitioners hosted an information booth for the ninth year. Their booth was one of the most visited, and the practitioners met many people who were interested in learning about the practice. -
Turkey: Falun Gong Photo Exhibition Raises Awareness
2011-11-27From November 11 to 17, Falun Gong practitioners from Turkey held a photo exhibition titled “Peaceful Resistance” in Adana, the fourth largest city in Turkey. Many local citizens went to the exhibition. They expressed their support for Falun Gong and condemned the persecution after viewing the photos. Some of them also learned the exercises at the exhibition. -
Germany: Falun Gong Wins Second Prize at Freimarktumzug Parade in Bremen
2011-11-02On October 22, 2011, Falun Gong practitioners in northern Germany participated in the annual Freimarktumzug (Free Market Parade) in Bremen, the second largest harbour city in Germany. Practitioners’ float won second price among the 147 participants. Close to 200,000 spectators watched the parade. -
Greece: The Art of Truth, Compassion, Tolerance in the City of Naousa
2011-10-24The Art of Truth, Compassion, Tolerance Exhibition started a two-week run in the city of Naousa of Central Macedonia, Greece on Saturday October 15th. The exhibition consists of paintings by Chinese artists who started the exhibition to raise awareness about the genocide against Falun Gong practitioners by the Chinese communist regime. -
Croatia: Introducing Falun Gong at the Zagreb International Autumn Fair
2011-10-11Croatian practitioners introduced Falun Gong to people attending the second International Expo for Alternative and Healthy Living, a part of the Zagreb International Autumn Fair, on September 14-18, 2011. The practitioners spoke to visitors about Falun Gong, explaining to them the principles of cultivating body and mind.