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Issued by Clearwisdom Net
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From the 10th to the 17th of July, practitioners from Italy and Germany held three activities at Parliament Square, Premier House Square and the Coliseum during "The Night of the University City" which lasted for a week.
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There were crowds of people in Rome during July. Many touring groups from China were shocked when they saw there were so many Western Falun Gong practitioners. Some asked for leaflets, while more of them excitedly took pictures. Many Italian people and tourists from other countries signed petitions supporting Falun Gong and condemning the savage acts of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Many people shed tears after viewing the pictures of torture used in attempts to force practitioners to renounce their beliefs.
The size of the square where the practitioners held their activity was quite limited. When they were peacefully doing the exercise demonstration, many passers-by stopped to watch. They asked, why are these gentle, solemn, and peaceful people being persecuted by the CCP?
On Parliament Square, a woman stopped and watched for a long time and then she approached me ad asked, "I am a member of Parliament, what can I do for you?"
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This was the second time I had heard this question on the same square. I was really moved. From her voice, I could feel her genuine wish of wanting to do something for Falun Gong. I answered: "Thank you very much. You've already done the first thing - offer your precious support. The second thing is relatively specific. We'd like to do a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Rome, but the Roman police never give us a good position. We can hold peaceful activities freely in Parliament Square and Premier House Square, but we can't protest in front of the Chinese Embassy for the innocent persecuted Chinese people. We hope we can change this situation."
She said: "I will certainly try my best to help you!"
Chinese version available at http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2005/8/4/107687.html
Snoqualmie is a small town in Washington State near both mountains and water. The town is located on a fertile plain 410 feet above sea level. It was known historically as, "fertile land." The residents are uncomplicated and easygoing. On August 6, 2005, the annual Railroad Days holiday and parade were celebrated in this small town about 25 miles from Seattle. This year's celebration was different from previous ones in that Falun Gong practitioners participated for the first time.
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 Exercise demonstration on float |
 Practitioners' procession won first prize in the Snoqualmie Railroad Days parade |
People Welcome Falun Gong and Present Award
As soon as the Falun Gong procession stepped off on the parade route, spectators applauded. Many people waved to the practitioner dressed as a heavenly maiden on the float and exclaimed, "Beautiful!" The waist drum team played to the accompanying music of "Falun Gong is great" and "Jubilance." Viewers applauded warmly after each performance. When the procession passed by the reviewing stand, the host introduced Falun Gong to the spectators, explaining that it is an ancient Chinese practice based on "Truth, Compassion, Tolerance." Practitioners in 78 countries practice Falun Gong. The announcer said, "Everyone, look. The gentleman (the Western practitioner who was practicing the second set of exercises) has been holding the same hand gesture for the whole parade. Can you imagine? Very good! Very impressive!"
The practitioners' float won first prize for floats in the parade.
After the parade, the practitioners went to the park to have a picnic beside a waterfall. Many people came to ask for Falun Gong introductory literature.
Participating in the Seafair Parade in Lake City
In the evening, the practitioners drove to north Seattle and participated in the Seafair Parade in Lake City. It was the fifth time for the practitioners to participate in the parade. In front of the podium, the host introduced Falun Gong and said, "Thank you for coming! Thank you!" Among the viewers, some applauded and some acknowledged the practitioners with the thumbs up sign. After the parade, a middle-aged woman passed by the practitioners' float and said happily, "Your procession is so beautiful!"
 Practitioners participate in the Seafair Parade for the fifth time |
 The practitioners' waist drum team in the Seafair Parade |
