First Falun Dafa Day in Sweden

On May 15, 2002, the government of Biskopsgarden District, Gothenburg proclaimed the first "Falun Dafa Day" in Sweden. The district government also held a ribbon cutting opening ceremony at the centre square of the district for Falun Dafa Day.

Ms. Kristina representing the government gives a speech at the ceremony.	Ribbon cutting ceremony.	Representative of Sweden Falun Dafa Association thanks the district government.
Practitioner Representative introduces the benefits of practising Falun Dafa.	Practitioners demonstrate the exercises.	Practitioners sing songs composed by Dafa practitioners

At the opening ceremony, the representative of the government Ms. Kristina gave a speech. In her speech, she appraised that Falun Dafa has brought benefits to both people and society. She wanted the residents of the district to follow the principles of Truth, Compassion, Tolerance.

According to Swedish customs, Ms. Kristina cut the ribbon for the opening of Falun Dafa Day. After cutting the ribbon, the representative from Sweden Falun Dafa Organization expressed the appreciation to the district government and to Ms. Kristina by presenting her with a gift, the books of the books Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong. Another practitioner introduced her personal experiences practising Falun Dafa and how many positive changes Falun Dafa had brought to her. Next, practitioners demonstrated the five sets of exercises and sang Falun Dafa songs. Many residents participated in the event. The May 15TH Falun Dafa Day signals a bright future to the district and the people of this district.

From July 20, 1999, when China started to persecute Falun Dafa to the present day, many countries including Canada, America, Australia, New Zealand and France have proclaimed a "Falun Dafa Day", "Falun Dafa Week" or "Falun Dafa Month". More countries and cities have issued nearly 700 supportive resolutions and proclamations.

Source:
http://www.yuanmingeurope.net/articles/200205/8062.html