Practitioners' Words, Peaceful Protests, Exhibitions and Cultural Events, Local Events, Press Conferences , Meeting VIPs & Officials

  • Switzerland: Falun Gong Practitioners Attended Lausanne Health Exhibition

    From March 26th to 29th, 2009, the biggest natural medicine, health protection exhibition in Switzerland was held in Lausanne. Falun Gong practitioners from Geneva and Lausanne attended this exhibition. The practitioners' exhibition booth enabled more people to understand the story of Falun Gong.
  • Finland: "Let more Finnish People Know the Truth"

    On March 28th, 2009, Falun Gong practitioners in Finland held an activity at the train station in Helsinki city centre, protesting the Chinese Communist regime’s brutal persecution of Falun Gong and appealing to the general public to help Falun Gong practitioners who are still being illegally detained in China.
  • Three Packed Performances in Poland

    On Saturday, March 28th, 2009, the New York-based Divine Performing Arts group (DPA or Shen Yun) staged two performances in Wroclaw, Poland. Everyone was deeply moved by the pure kindness and pure beauty of Shen Yun’s art. Similar to the first two performances, the Saturday night show was all sold out.
  • Ireland: Assembly Supporting Fifty-one Million People Quitting CCP

    On March 14th, an assembly to support the fifty-one million people who have quit the CCP was held in Dublin. The Irish Youth Labour Party Chairman, Brian O’Connor, the Youth Green Party Chairman, Barra Routree and others came to support and give speeches.
  • Russia: Art Exhibition in Novorossiysk

    On February 27th, 2008, an art exhibition entitled "Truth, Compassion, Tolerance – Art Inspired by Gods" was officially opened in one of the largest rooms in the Novorossiysk Historical Museum. On the third day of the exhibition people talked about it in trolleybuses – this news spread all over the city.
  • Exposing the Chinese Communist Party's Persecution of Falun Gong During the United Nations Human Rights Council

    The tenth regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council is held this month in Geneva. The Falun Gong Human Rights Working Group invited Falun Gong practitioners who had suffered from the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution to expose the brutal persecution to government officials and human rights organizations during the session.
  • Oslo, Norway, a Teacher of Drama: "It takes you to another dimension, a divine world"

    Despite the fact that at this time of year, many Norwegian people head to the mountains to ski, many came to see the DPA perform at the renowned Oslo Konserthus. The afternoon show was packed and the evening show was also very well-attended.
  • Germany: Chinese Tourists in Cologne Learn about Quitting the CCP

    On February 28th, 2009, in front of Cologne cathedral, volunteers from Cologne Quitting the CCP Service Centre and supporters from other cities assembled in front of the church to celebrate 50 million people withdrawing from the Chinese communist party and its affiliated organizations.
  • London: "The show can purify human hearts and minds, and upgrade people's spirits."

    On March 4th, 2009, the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) performed an afternoon and evening show at the New London Theatre. Spontaneous rounds of applause burst forth throughout the performance. After watching the show, Chinese people were deeply touched. They felt proud to watch this renaissance of China's 5,000-year history and culture.
  • DPA's Debut Performance in Denmark Amazes and Delights: "We Really Appreciated This Show!"

    As it graced the stage at the prestigious Musikhuset Aarhus, Divine Performing Arts (DPA) 2009 World Tour was very warmly received with two long standing ovations. The opening night performance on March 9, marks the first time this highly acclaimed show has played in Denmark. Audience members enthusiastically applauded DPA.
  • Chinese in Germany: "I felt the power of compassion"

    After seeing the performances, Yao Tong, a student from mainland China who studies engineering in Germany, sighed, "I am very moved! What all these performances are manifesting is the Chinese traditional culture. At the same time, they are really demonstrating Falun Gong's principles of cultivation, which is stirring." He said that he was moved by the power of compassion from these performances, "Because what they (artists from Shen Yun) represent is compassion with a just state of mind.
  • London: Distinguished Guests Applaud Divine Performing Arts

    One of the distinguished guests was Lord Pendry--better known as Tom Pendry MP--a former boxing champion. When a reporter asked him what he thought of the show, he replied, "First of all it was very spectacular. ... It was a very professional, spectacular show, and it was very moving. "There is a philosophical message here, isn't there? And also is it a question of human rights? I hope I got that from the show, because I certainly believe in that.
  • Denmark: Audience Continues to be Deeply Moved by Divine Performing Arts

    Divine Performing Arts (DPA) continued to be very warmly received by Danish audiences. Throughout the performance, the audience spontaneously burst into applause and gave the show long standing ovations. As the final curtain closed, enthusiastic theatergoers shared their impressions.
  • Paris: Actor and Magazine Editor Impressed by "Incredible" Show

    Divine Performing Arts (DPA) performed four shows at the Paris Palais de Congres from February 27 to March 1, 2009. Paris, also known as the City of Light, has warmly welcomed this internationally acclaimed show. DPA is presenting traditional Chinese culture as it is meant to be: brilliant and full of beauty, grace, and energy.
  • Finland: "We should sign the petition today !"

    On February 20th, 2009, Falun Gong practitioners from Finland came to the square on the north side of the central railway station in Helsinki. They held an activity to expose to people how the evil Chinese Communist Party has been cruelly persecuting Falun Gong practitioners for more than nine years. Many people signed the petition against the persecution one after another.