The annual Christmas parade in Wellington, New Zealand, the Tip Top Santa Parade, was held on November 15th. Thousands of people lines the streets to watch. The Falun Gong entry consisted of about 100 practitioners and was warmly welcomed by the spectators.

November 14th, is the 32nd birthday of Wanda Elementary School. The principal of the school, Mr. Tseng, has often seen local Falun Gong practitioners doing exercises in a nearby park. The peaceful exercises made a deep impression on him.

The first book that depicts organ removal from living Falun Gong practitioners in China- Bloody Harvest, The killing of Falun Gong for their organs has recently been published. David Matas, one of the book's authors and a human rights lawyer as well, held a book signing event on November 15th, 2009 in Toronto.

Vancouver practitioners held a signature collection activity on November 14th, 2009. They made a strong appeal to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is scheduled to visit China on December 2nd, 2009, to help rescue the relatives of Canadians during his visit.

On November 8th, the Divine Land Marching Band, consisting of Falun Gong practitioners from Taiwan and Japan, performed at the Music Festival held by the Saitama City government, the Department of Education and a non-governmental cultural affairs association.

On the afternoon of November 13th, 2009, Falun Gong practitioners in Singapore held a rally in Hong Lim Park, demanding Hu Jintao, head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), to bring an immediate end to the persecution of Falun Gong in China.

During the rally, many citizens passing by stopped to read the banners, and service center volunteers handed out informational materials and explained to them why 63 million Chinese people have quit the CCP at this point in history.

The director of the parade, Mr. Huang Guoren, was glad that practitioners agreed to be in the parade this year. He said, "Their performances are always great. I hope they will attend future parades. Their principle is Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. They are welcome in our communities."

The Missouri State University Falun Gong Club participated in the homecoming festival parade and won two first-place awards, for best float and best group on foot. Last year the club won the first-place award for student clubs in the homecoming festival.

Falun Gong practitioners in Japan participated in the 5th Iichan Culture Festival in Kamiina-Gun, Nagano Prefecture on Oct. 31st and Nov. 1st, 2009 and introduced the benefits of Falun Gong.

On November 1st, Falun Gong practitioners from Sydney participated in the Carnival of Cultures in Ashfield. The Divine Land Marching Band performed at the event. Practitioners also demonstrated the exercises.

Falun Gong practitioners in Japan participated in an open market activity held at the stadium of Nagoya University on Sunday, November 1st, 2009. The practitioners handed out informational materials about Falun Gong and the persecution to participants, including local people and some Chinese.

On October 31st, the First Vice-Premier of China and member of the Chinese Communist Party Politburo Standing Committee, Li Keqiang arrived in downtown Brisbane. Falun Gong practitioners rallied outside Stamford Plaza to condemn the 10-year persecution of Falun Gong that is taking place in China.

The Falun Gong Society at the Taiwan Superior Court held its first group exercises during lunchtime on October 15th, 2009. The court staff enjoyed learning the five exercises from organiser Ms. Zhuang Huiping. She said that the society, which had been established and approved in mid-October, would provide staff members with another option for relieving work-related stress and improving physical and mental health.

Parliamentary Friends of Falun Gong (PFOFG) was founded in Ottawa by an all-party group of senators and members of Parliament concerned about adversities facing followers of Falun Gong. It is the first such group of Parliamentarians in the world lending focused support to the practitioners of Falun Dafa, that has suffered a decade of persecution in communist China.

Shen Yun Performing Arts, an artistic performance group that has swept the world, is scheduled to perform in Hong Kong in January 2010. People from all circles are looking forward to seeing the Shen Yun shows.

Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to participate in the annual Homecoming Parade at the University of Missouri in Columbus, Missouri, on October 24th, 2009. They promoted Falun Dafa to thousands of spectators.

On October 20th, 2009, Zhou Zhenhong, Member of Guangdong Provincial CCP Standing Committee, arrived at Kaohsing Airport, Taiwan with his delegation. Falun Gong practitioners held a protest and exposed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s persecution of Falun Gong.

On October 21st, 2009, Falun Dafa practitioners demonstrated their exercises on the stage at the First Harmony Health Soul Fair at the South Bank Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Queensland.

At noontime on October 15th, the Taiwan Supreme Court's Falun Gong Club held its first-ever group practise. Led by Mrs. Zhuang, court employees learned the exercises with great interest and joy. Mrs. Zhuang said that the club was formed to provide court employees with another choice for stress relief and cultivation of mind and body.

In a relaxed and peaceful environment, everyone shared their understandings of the Fa. The practitioners have improved based on the Fa and eliminated attachments, and they encouraged and helped each other find their shortcomings. They reached a common understanding on the importance of group Fa study and Fa conferences. Studying the Fa well is the only way to truly improve.

On October 17th, Falun Gong practitioners from Sydney attended the annual Granny Smith Festival in Eastwood. This was the 9th time that they were invited to this festival.

The Divine Land Marching Band in Taiwan appeared in historical Douliou City in southern Yunlin, Taiwan. The majestic music and magnificent atmosphere of the band impressed the audience. As one of the entries in the Yulin Music Carnival, the band brought local residents good cheer and peace.

An annual health expo was held on October 17th and 18th, 2009 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Canada. Practitioners hosted a booth at the expo to help more people know about Falun Gong. Many people said that they had learned about Falun Gong and the brutal persecution by the CCP.

Recently, civilians attending a quitting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) rally in Ansan, South Korea were assaulted by thugs, likely backed by the Chinese Communist regime. Ansan Congressman Mr. Bai (phonetic spelling) said that this was a serious incident which cannot be tolerated and it should be treated seriously.

On October 11th, 200 people held a rally and parade in Chinatown, Brooklyn, to support the 61 million Chinese that have withdrawn from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Dozens of Chinese people quit the party at the rally.