Exhibitions and Cultural Events
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United Kingdom: Anti-torture Exhibition in Huddersfield Arouses People’s Sympathy
2005-04-12The purpose of this activity was to introduce Falun Gong to local residents and to tell them about the brutal persecution against the practice in China. The few torture methods re-enacted were just the tip of the iceberg; over 100 forms of torture are used under orders from the Chinese Communist Party. -
Italy: Anti-torture Exhibition held in Cordusi Square to Expose the Persecution
2005-04-06On the 27th of February, a group of Falun Gong practitioners from Switzerland and Italy held an anti-torture exhibition in Milan’s Cordusi Square to expose the persecution against Falun Gong practitioners by former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin and the Chinese Communist Party. A petition calling for Jiang Zemin, Luo Gan, Liu Jing and Zhou Yongkang to be punished by a court of law for their crimes against humanity caught the attention of passers-by. -
Ireland: Anti-torture Exhibition calls for the Safe Return of Imprisoned Practitioner Fang Yang
2005-04-05Dun Laoghaire is a beautiful sea-side town in south Dublin. Fang Yang, who was arrested when she went to appeal in China and is still not allowed to come back to Ireland, was a college student in Dun Laoghaire. Irish Falun Gong practitioners went to the town and held an anti-torture exhibition to get support for Fang Yang's safe return to Ireland. -
Ukraine: Police Support the Anti-Torture Exhibition outside the Embassy
2005-04-01Practitioners in Ukraine held an anti-torture exhibition at the Chinese Embassy, hoping that more people would get to know about the cruel persecution against the spiritual practice in China. Two of the most common tortures used by the Chinese Communist Party in attempts to force practitioners to give up their beliefs were re-enacted. -
Switzerland: "Uncompromising Courage" Art Exhibition Moves Visitors in Geneva
2005-03-30The 61st session of the UN Commission on Human Rights is currently convening in Geneva. At the same time, the "Uncompromising Courage" Art Exhibition sponsored by the Swiss Falun Dafa Association was unveiled on March 21st 2005, in the Grutli Art Centre, Geneva. The exhibition will be held for a month and conclude on April 22. -
Germany: Anti-Torture Exhibition Awakens People's Hearts
2005-03-30In the background of this scene hung a banner, which contained photos of torture victims and a line reading “SOS! Rescue Falun Gong Practitioners: Deadly Torture in China.” An information stand was set up by German practitioners who hoped that they could bring people's attention to the suppression and brutal persecution happening in China. -
Ukraine: People from Slavic City Enjoy a Falun Gong Painting Exhibition
2005-03-28Ukrainian practitioners held a painting exhibition on March 22nd in Slavic City. They also put on a video screening of Master Li’s nine day lecture. Many visitors who attended the exhibition learned about the persecution that the 100 million Falun Gong practitioners in China have been suffering for the last six years. -
Russia: Learning about Falun Gong and the Persecution through a Painting Exhibition in Stavropol
2005-03-26Practitioners from Stavropol put on a painting exhibition. Practitioners’ paintings, replicas of art works from the International “Truthfulness, Compassion, Benevolence” Painting Exhibition and pictures describing the persecution of Falun Gong in China were put on display. A dance performance and poetry recitals also accompanied the art works. -
Switzerland: Practitioners hold an Anti-torture Exhibition during a Parliamentary Meeting in Bern
2005-03-25During the United Nations Human Rights Convention, a meeting of the Swiss Parliament was held in the capital city of Bern. To let more people know about the campaign of genocide being waged against Falun Gong practitioners in China, Swiss practitioners held an anti-torture exhibition in the city centre on 17th March. A similar exhibition was held in front of the United Nations building. -
Switzerland: Anti-Torture Exhibition held outside the United Nations Building during the UN Human Rights Commission
2005-03-22On the 14th of March, the annual United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) opened in Geneva. Dafa practitioners in Switzerland applied to hold an anti-torture exhibition in the afternoon of the 16th of March. They exposed the Chinese Communist Party’s atrocious persecution of Falun Gong practitioners to the people taking part in the UNHRC. -
Ukraine: “The Journey of Compassion” Exhibition receives Public Support
2005-03-22Ukrainian practitioners held a painting exhibition in the Slavic City Library. Visitors took a deep interest in Falun Gong and asked questions to find out more about the persecution against practitioners in China. Those who came to understand the facts were shocked by the severity of the persecution against Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party. -
United Kingdom: Media and Public Support for the First Anti-Torture Exhibition in Belfast
2005-03-21On March 4th and 5th, Falun Gong practitioners from Scotland, England and Ireland held an anti-torture exhibition in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Before holding the exhibition, practitioners sent out an invitation letter to all UK MPs, MEPs, libraries, police stations, city councillors and some other non-governmental organisations. -
United Kingdom: The People of Liverpool Show their Support for China’s Persecuted Falun Gong Practitioners
2005-03-17On Saturday 12th March, UK practitioners held an anti-torture exhibition in Liverpool. The event, which took place in the busiest part of the city centre, attracted a great deal of attention, drawing people away from their shopping to find out more about the persecution against the peaceful meditative practice Falun Gong in China. -
Czech Republic: Heartfelt Support from Attendees of a Charitable Concert and Exhibition in Moravia
2005-03-15On March 5, Falun Gong practitioners were invited to an evening charity event held in the southern Moravia town of Mikulcice to tell people the truth about the ongoing brutal persecution against Falun Gong practitioners in China. Dozens of people expressed their gratitude to us for coming to the event and helping them learn about the persecution. -
United Kingdom: Belfast Telegraph reports on the City’s “Persecution Meets Principle” Exhibition
2005-03-13British newspaper The Belfast Telegraph published an article entitled “Show to focus on torture in China” on March 4th 2005. Marie Foy reported that Falun Gong practitioners held anti-torture exhibitions in fifteen cities in the UK to expose the brutal torture that the regime in China has conducted against them because they refuse to abandon their belief.