Exhibitions and Cultural Events
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Latvia: International Art Exhibition “The Art of Zhen Shan Ren” visits Riga
2013-06-06On 2nd April 2013, International Art Exhibition “The Art of Zhen Shan Ren” opened at the Latvian Artists' Union Gallery (AUL) in Riga. At the opening, there were many famous Latvian artists, politicians and well known people. The exhibition was opened by Mr. Igors Dobichins, Chairman of the AUL, and Mr. Lauris Fisers, curator of the exhibition. -
France: The Art of Zhen-Shan-Ren in the Town of Caen was “Absolutely Magnificent!”
2013-06-02International exhibition The Art of Zhen-Shan-Ren (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance), which has been shown in over 40 countries, is now being shown in French towns. The first of these was Caen from April 19th to 23rd 2013 at the gallery Place des Arts. -
Italy: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day
2013-05-28On May 11 and 12, Italian Falun Gong practitioners held activities in Milan to celebrate the 14th anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day and the 21 st anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public. They also celebrated the birthday of the founder of Falun Gong, Master Li Hongzhi. -
Spain: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
2013-05-28On May 11, 2013, Falun Gong practitioners held activities at the Plaza de Callao in the centre of Madrid, Spain, to celebrate the 14th annual World Falun Dafa Day and the 21st anniversary of Falun Dafa's spread throughout the world. -
Portugal: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
2013-05-28Portugal practitioners celebrated World Falun Dafa Day from May 12-13, 2013 in the capitol city, Lisbon, marking the 21st anniversary of Falun Gong's introduction to the public as well as founder Master Li Hongzhi's birthday. -
Poland: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day and Wish Master Happy Birthday
2013-05-28On May 12, 2013, practitioners in Poland gathered in the Capitol City of Warsaw to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public and the birthday of Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong. -
Russia: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day
2013-05-19May 13, 2013 was the 14th World Falun Dafa Day. Russian Dafa practitioners in St. Petersburg celebrated the special day at Finland Station Square near the banks of the Neva River. Practitioners wished Master Li Hongzhi (the founder of Falun Dafa) a Happy Birthday, and expressed their thanks to Master Li. They also demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises and introduced the practice to passersby. -
Austria: Music and Arts Professionals in Vienna Awed By Shen Yun's Breathtaking Artistry
2013-03-18The New York Touring Company of Shen Yun Performing Arts caused quite a sensation at the Wiener Stadthalle, in Vienna, Austria, on March 1-2, 2013. Audiences were treated to two high-spirited shows put on by the world's best Chinese dance and music group. -
London Audiences Moved by Shen Yun's Inner Honesty and Light
2013-03-15Shen Yun Performing Arts' hallmark display of classical Chinese dance was well received during six packed shows in London’s West End Barbican Theatre, from March 5-9, 2013. Many of London's top singers, songwriters, film directors, and other professionals attended Shen Yun. -
Russia: Introducing Falun Gong and Chinese Culture in St. Petersburg
2013-02-15Practitioners in St. Petersburg held activities to introduce Falun Gong and expose the Chinese Communist Party's persecution in a seniors' activity centre and an orphanage. Many people learned the exercises on the spot. Falun Gong practitioners also gave traditional Chinese performances. -
Human Rights On Show in Houses of Parliament
2013-01-11Andrew George, the MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, sponsored the exhibition because he wanted UK lawmakers to “keep our eyes open.” He said he was “very keen to make sure we extend the breadth of our knowledge” and that the exhibition was extremely powerful. -
Spain: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition Held in Barcelona
2012-12-28The Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition was held at the Urgell Culture Centre in Barcelona, Spain, from November 8 through the 30. More than 100 guests left comments, expressing how much they were touched by the artworks. -
Turkey: Organ Harvesting by the CCP Disturbs Visitors to the “Peaceful Resistance” Photo Exhibition in Ankara
2012-11-13After a successful showing in Istanbul in March, the “Falun Gong's Peaceful Resistance” Photo Exhibition opened in Ankara on September 20. The exhibition sought to introduce Falun Dafa to local residents as well as to expose the Chinese Communist Party's persecution against the peaceful practice. -
Greece: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition Held in Salonica
2012-10-30From September 8th to the 16th, the Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition was held in Salonica (also known as Thessalonica), the second largest city in Greece. More than 1500 people came to view the works. The largest local newspaper reported on the event in detail. A local TV station created a special programme just for the exhibition. -
Denmark: Raising Awareness at the Aarhus Festival
2012-10-23The Aarhus Festival is a week-long cultural event. At the event, Falun Dafa practitioners introduced the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and displayed the eastern tradition of cultivating the mind and body. Many visitors asked why the Chinese regime persecutes a group of peaceful people.