Local Events

  • Netherlands: Introducing Falun Dafa in the City of Amersfoort

    On May 22, Falun Gong practitioners from The Netherlands came to Amersfoort to introduce Falun Gong to the local citizens. Practitioners demonstrated the exercises, passed out flyers and talked to local citizens. Several people learned the exercises at the activity. This was the first of a series of activities that practitioners plan to hold in various cities.
  • Finland: Falun Gong Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day in Helsinki

    On this sunny afternoon, practitioners put up a banner reading "Celebrating Falun Dafa Day" in the park and set up display boards and a table where people could sign a petition to condemn the CCP's brutal persecution of Falun Gong. During the activity, the practitioners also demonstrated the peaceful exercises, which drew a lot of interest from passersby.
  • Sweden: World Falun Dafa Day Celebrations in Stockholm

    On the morning of the 13th of May, 2010, practitioners in Sweden held group exercise demonstrations in the centre of Stockholm to celebrate the 11th World Falun Dafa Day and to wish the founder of Falun Gong, Mr. Li Hongzhi, a happy 59th birthday. Attracted by the mellow music and relaxing movements, many Swedes joined to learn the exercises.
  • United Kingdom: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day in London

    On May 15, 2010, the 11th World Falun Dafa Day and the 18th anniversary of Falun Gong's public introduction were celebrated at St. Martin's Square in London. The festivities expressed practitioners' gratitude towards Master Li, showcased the grace of Falun Gong, and called for public action to help stop the persecution of Falun Gong.
  • Poland: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day

    Practitioners in Poland held activities in Warsaw and Lodz to celebrate May 13, World Falun Dafa Day, the 18th Anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction and the 59th Birthday of Master Li Hongzhi. Many people wanted to find out more and signed a petition calling for an end to the human rights abuses against Falun Gong in China.
  • Germany: Falun Gong Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day and Master Li's Birthday

    May 13 was World Falun Dafa Day and the birthday of the founder of Falun Gong. To celebrate this, on May 8, Falun Gong practitioners from Munich and Bavaria held activities in front of the Munich Palace and the National Opera, showcasing the beauty of Falun Gong through exercise demonstrations and photo exhibits.
  • Czech: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Prague

    On May 15, Falun Gong practitioners in Czech held activities in downtown Prague in celebration of World Falun Dafa Day. Practitioners displayed photos to introduce the spreading of Falun Gong around the world, and expose the brutal persecution in China. Many people took informational materials.
  • Russia: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Moscow

    On May 15 and 16, practitioners held celebrations at in Moscow. They performed traditional Chinese dances, waist drumming and singing. They also demonstrated the exercises. Many people stopped to enjoy the performances.
  • Russia: Falun Dafa Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

    May 13 was the 11th World Falun Dafa Day and it is also Master Li Hongzhi's birthday. Practitioners in Russia celebrated the special day. On May 15, practitioners held a celebration in the park to promote Falun Dafa by performing waist drumming and dances. They also set up display boards to expose the CCP's persecution.
  • Ireland: Falun Gong Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

    On May 13, Falun Gong practitioners from Ireland held activities in downtown Dublin, celebrating World Falun Dafa Day. Practitioners conducted group exercises, and performed traditional Chinese dances and drumming. Many people were attracted to the activities and signed the petition to condemn the brutal persecution.
  • Netherlands: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day

    On May 13, Falun Gong practitioners from The Netherlands held group exercises at Randenbroek Park in Amersfoort, celebrating World Falun Dafa Day. It was a holiday in Netherlands, and many people in the park were attracted to the peaceful exercises.
  • Denmark: Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

    On the morning of May 13, 2010, Falun Gong practitioners in Denmark held activities to celebrate the 11th World Falun Dafa Day in Kongens Have park, Copenhagen. They wished Falun Gong founder Master Li a Happy Birthday. In the afternoon, the practitioners went to City Hall square in downtown Copenhagen to practise the five sets of exercises.
  • Austria: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Vienna

    The Falun Gong exercise demonstration attracted many tourists and local residents. People came one after another to ask about Falun Dafa and the persecution against the practice by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Many tourists asked for contact information so that they could learn Falun Gong when they got home.
  • France: Practitioners Explain the Facts About Falun Gong for Eleven Years

    On July 28, 1999, Falun Gong practitioners in France began an activity at Human Rights Square, near the Eiffel Tower. They erected banners reading, "Falun Dafa is Good" and "Stop Persecuting Falun Gong," and explained the facts to passersby, which include tourists from around the world. Over ten years have passed, and the practitioners have persevered.
  • Spain: Practitioners Share the Facts about Falun Gong in Alicante

    In early April 2010, Falun Gong practitioners from Madrid went to the coastal city of Alicante to tell people the facts about Falun Gong. They erected banners in the busiest pedestrian street in the city centre, gave out leaflets to passersby, and collected signatures for the petition supporting Falun Gong.