Issued by Clearwisdom Net

On August 26, the photography exhibit of Falun Gong practitioners' journey of validating Falun Gong, which has been in preparation for a long period of time, was solemnly held on the second floor in the community education hall in Taipei. Some precious historic photos recording Falun Gong practitioners' journey of validating Falun Gong since Falun Gong was widely spread in Mainland China, were presented to the Taiwanese people through this exhibition.

Most of the photos exhibited this time focused on displaying the magnificent feat of practitioners from all over the world peacefully resisting the persecution. The 120 photographs depict various kinds of activities that practitioners have conducted to validate Falun Gong. Moreover, the photos also reflect Falun Gong practitioners' indestructible righteous faith in the truth of the universe and their righteous thoughts and righteous deeds.

The Falun Gong Art Center provided these hard to find photos. Some photographers risked their lives to capture some of the valuable scenes. Starting from Falun Gong's first introduction in China, the photos portray each step in Falun Gong practitioners' journey of validating Falun Gong. The truth of Falun Gong is unfolded through the exhibition.

Many people stopped to view the photos. One after another, people expressed their admiration for Falun Gong practitioners. A lot of people expressed their opposition to the persecution that is still going on in China. The sponsors arranged for some volunteers to provide detailed explanations of the exhibit and tell the story behind each of the photos.

According to the exhibit's sponsor, the photographic exhibit of Falun Gong practitioners validating Falun Gong will be displayed in different places in Taiwan. In addition to on-site exhibits, the Falun Gong Art Center will also authorize the Qihang publishing company to print photographic collections which reflect practitioners' journey of validating Falun Gong. A collection entitled "Journey of Fa rectification" is already published.

Chinese version available at http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2005/8/29/109402.html

August 17, 2005 was the 60^th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. It has become a tradition that a parade is held on the weekend closest to the anniversary. On August 20, the parade was held on TG Pinang Island. Falun Gong practitioners from Singapore and Indonesia participated in the parade with a waist drum team and exercise demonstration.

The waist drum team performs for the mayor by invitation

The waist drum team from Singapore was eye-catching in the parade

Exercise demonstration float moves through streets and lanes

Though it was cloudy on Saturday, many people still came out to watch the parade. More than 100 groups participated in the parade, including beautiful wedding and festival costumes of the various races and nationalities in Indonesia.

Waist drum team

Costumes of various nationalities

A practitioner from Singapore participating in the parade for the first time said, "I recall that two years ago we came here to introduce Falun Gong to the public. The Indonesian people, especially Chinese people here, had been misled by the Chinese Communist Party's slander and lies. They even spoke abusive words towards us. Through two years of truth clarification and setting up practice sites and Falun Gong book-study groups, the participation of practitioners this time is welcomed in the parade."

The parade started at 1 p.m. and suddenly there came a heavy rain. As people were hurrying to avoid the rain, the mighty sound of waist drums appeared like a wave and stunned the busy street. Everyone became quiet and listened to the sound of the practitioners' drums. All along the parade route, onlookers accepted truth-clarification literature and asked for information about practice sites and where to buy "Zhuan Falun" in Indonesian.

The parade ended at 6 p.m.

Chinese version available at http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2005/8/26/109155.html

The Ninth Ukrainian Festival on Bloor Street of Toronto entered its second day on Aug. 27, 2005, with more than twenty groups participating in the 11 a.m. festival parade. It was the first time the Falun Dafa Association was invited to take part in this largest Ukrainian festival in North America as the only Chinese Canadian group. About 300,000 people were attracted to this activity according to sponsor's estimate.

Falun Gong procession

Falun Gong practitioners' dance performance

Twelve motorcycles led the parade from High Park to Jane Street. Among the participants were the Ukrainian Youth Band, and organizations, music and dance schools and day care centers in the Ukrainian community.

The Falun Gong parade, composed of a drum troupe, fan dance, Taiwanese mountain dance and exercise demonstration, was in the middle of the procession. Falun Gong practitioners' bright banner that read, "Falun Gong Is Good," their resonant drums and beautiful dances were refreshing and energizing.

A Falun Gong practitioner introduces Falun Gong to a parade spectator.

Parade spectators give Falun Gong practitioners waves of applauses

There are very few Chinese Canadians in Ukrainian Town, so it was the first time that most people had heard about Falun Gong. A Ukrainian mother asked the reporter, "What is Fa?" Falun Gong practitioners also received similar questions from parade spectators. The warm Ukrainian Canadians rewarded the Falun Gong parade with applause and cheers. Many took pictures with Falun Gong practitioners.

People sign their names in support of Falun Gong.

Ukrainian performers take group photos with Falun Gong practitioners.

A couple told the reporter that such a beautiful performance should be included in the stage performances in the afternoon and evening. They were very happy to know that Falun Dafa Association would be there.

An elderly lady put down her crutch and started dancing with some young women Falun Gong practitioners.

Falun Gong practitioner Ms. Li, who was the contact person for this activity, told the reporter that she heard about the festival on the internet. She sent an email to the sponsor but didn't hear anything back until two weeks before the festival. Ms. Li said that many people in this community hadn't had the chance to hear about Falun Gong. But today, many of them signed to support Falun Gong and to call for the end of the persecution.