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Published on 12/19/2000 On December 16, 2000,New York practitioners held a party to celebrate "Falun Dafa Month."

New York Practitioners Celebrating "Falun Dafa Month"

Published on 2/5/2001 New York practitioners invited local government officials at all levels to a dinner party to celebrate the Chinese New Year and to thank them for supporting Falun Dafa practitioners with their proclamations

Spring Festival Dinner Party to Thank Local Government Officials

Published on 2/10/2001 Falun Dafa Association of Canada held a luncheon banquet on the 8th of February on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Six Members of Parliament supported and helped make this event possible.
Over 40 guests attended the banquet, including more than 30 Members of Parliament (MP), city councilors of Ottawa, a Chinese community leader and presidents of human rights organizations. Approximately 40 Falun Gong practitioners from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and other areas joined in this activity.

Falun Dafa Association of Canada Luncheon Banquet on Parliament Hill in Ottawa

Published on 2/28/2001 On the evening of February 16, nearly 400 people cheerfully gathered at the "Bright Pearl Restaurant" at Center Chinatown in the beautiful city of Toronto. They came to attend the "Friends of Falun Gong" kick-off banquet in celebration of Chinese New Year. The "Friends of Falun Gong" is a non-profit association that is composed of over 80 different social groups. The attendants at this impressive gathering included government officials such as Members of Parliament (MP), Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP), City Councilors, Mayors and officials from the UN office in Canada, noted public figures such as lawyers, Chinese community leaders and university president, as well as religious people such as the clergy.

"Friends of Falun Gong" Chinese New Year Celebration Party

Published on 4/20/2001 On the evening of April 18, 2001, Falun Gong practitioners held a Reception Party in Geneva to express their thanks of supports.

Geneva: Reception Party in Geneva to Thank Supporters

Published on 10/5/2001 On October 1, over 70 practitioners invited representatives from city governments, Chinese communities and media to celebrate a Chinese traditional holiday,the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Chen Family Performs Pudu During Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Published on 12/3/2001 On the evening of December 1, 2001, Friends of Falun Gong held a banquet in Redwood City to express their appreciation to those who have been supporting the human rights of Falun Gong practitioners. About a hundred people attended the banquet. Falun Gong practitioners prepared delicious food and performed musical programs for the banquet on instruments such as cello, piano, and saxophone. The atmosphere was very cordial and enthusiastic.

Friends of Falun Gong in California Held Banquet to Thank Supporters

Published on 12/13/2001 On December 10, Toronto practitioners held a Christmas and New Year’s Party at North York Central Library to thank those who have shown their support to Falun Gong. About 350 people attended the celebration, including members of the Provincial Parliament(MPPs), City Councilors, leaders of the Chinese community, representatives from the business sector and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) as well as several news agencies.

Toronto Practitioners Celebrate Christmas and New Year with Personalities of Various Circles

Published on 12/13/2001 On December 10, Toronto practitioners held a Christmas and New Year’s Party at North York Central Library to thank those who have shown their support to Falun Gong. About 350 people attended the celebration, including members of the Provincial Parliament(MPPs), City Councilors, leaders of the Chinese community, representatives from the business sector and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) as well as several news agencies.

Toronto Practitioners Celebrated Christmas and New Year with Personalities of Various Circles

Published on 2/1/2002 To express our appreciation for the support given to Falun Gong practitioners by people from all walks of life over the past two years, Toronto Falun Gong practitioners invited friends and families to celebrate the Chinese New Year on the night of January 30th. Held in a downtown Toronto assembly hall operated by the municipal government, the Falun Dafa Chinese New Year Celebration attracted more than 1,200 people. The event included an informal buffet and artistic performances by practitioners and friends. Attending the event were politicians, elected officials, lawyers, professors, businessmen, leaders of the local Chinese community and foreign consular officials.

1,200 Torontonians Join Falun Gong Practitioners in Chinese New Year Celebration

Published on 2/1/2002 To express our appreciation for the support given to Falun Gong practitioners by people from all walks of life over the past two years, Toronto Falun Gong practitioners invited friends and families to celebrate the Chinese New Year on the night of January 30th. Held in a downtown Toronto assembly hall operated by the municipal government, the Falun Dafa Chinese New Year Celebration attracted more than 1,200 people. The event included an informal buffet and artistic performances by practitioners and friends. Attending the event were politicians, elected officials,lawyers, professors, businessmen, leaders of the local Chinese community and foreign consular officials.

1,200 Torontonians Join Falun Gong Practitioners in Chinese New Year Celebration

Published on 2/20/2002 February 17, 2002, Dafa practitioners from Paris, France celebrated the Chinese New year at the Taibei Culture Center in Paris with people from all social circles. Practitioners expressed their respect to Dafa and Master through dancing, reciting, singing, playing instruments and other talents.

Paris: Chinese New Year Party Performance

Singapore Practitioners Celebrate Yuanxiao Day with Families

Published on 2/25/2002 In the afternoon of February 23, practitioners invited their friends to celebrate Yuanxiao Day (the fifteen day of the Chinese New Year). They used the opportunity to clarify the truth and express their appreciation for the support and understanding the families and friends have given them. Practitioners held performances during the party and also demonstrated the Dafa exercises.

Singapore Practitioners Celebrated Yuanxiao Day with Families

Published on 3/5/2002 On March 1,New York practitioners held a lunch reception and offered an information seminar for UN NGOs in midtown Manhattan. The purpose of the seminar was to provide them with the information about the Jiang regime’s persecution of Falun Gong on the occasion of the 58th Session of the Commission on Human Rights that will convene from March 18 to April 26 in the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).

New York Practitioners Held Information Seminar for UN NGOs in Manhattan

Published on 3/7/2002 On March 5, 2002, after attending the opening ceremony of Zhang Cuiying’s Painting Exhibition, Italian reporter Laura held an art salon and dinner banquet at her home for Zhang Cuiying to clarify the truth about the persecution against Falun Gong in China. She invited over 40 celebrities including artists, poets, musicians, reporters, and doctors from Turkey, Iran, USA, France, Germany, Australia and Italy. The former Culture Minister of Iran also attended the party.

Italian Reporter Holds Art Salon and Dinner Banquet for Zhang Cuiying

Published on 5/14/2002 On May 13,2002,the 3rd World Falun Dafa Day and the 10th anniversary of public introduction of Falun Dafa, practitioners from Vancouver, Canada held a large scale evening party to celebrate this special day.

Celebrating 3rd World Falun Dafa Day and the 10th Anniversary of Public Introduction of Falun Gong

Published on 5/14/2002 On the evening of May 9, 2002, "Friends of Zhao Ming" and the Trinity College Graduate Student Association hosted a "Zhao Ming Is Back" celebration held at the Graduate Student Hall in Dublin Trinity College to express appreciation for the support and help they have received. Over 60 people attended the celebration, including Zhao Ming, "Friends of Zhao Ming," students and faculty members from Trinity College, representatives from Amnesty International, a member of Ireland’s House of Representatives, Irish members of the European Parliament and Falun Gong practitioners. People were all very happy to see Zhao Ming’s return after appealing for his freedom for two years.

"Friends of Zhao Ming" Celebration Party for His Return

Published on 5/14/2002 On the evening of May 9, 2002, "Friends of Zhao Ming" and the Trinity College Graduate Student Association hosted a "Zhao Ming Is Back" celebration at the Graduate Student Hall in Dublin Trinity College to express appreciation for the support and help they have received. Over 60 people attended the celebration, including Zhao Ming, "Friends of Zhao Ming," students and faculty members from Trinity College, representatives from Amnesty International, a member of Ireland’s House of Representatives, Irish members of the European Parliament and Falun Gong practitioners. People were all very happy to see Zhao Ming’s return after appealing for his freedom for two years.

"Friends of Zhao Ming" Celebration Party for His Return

Published on 5/14/2002 On May 12, 2002 - Mother’s Day - the day before World Falun Dafa Day, practitioners from Taipei held a party at the New Dianwen Mountain Farm with their mothers, other family members and friends.

Falun Gong Exercise Demonstration During Mother's Day Gathering

Published on 5/28/2002 On the afternoon of May 23, 2002, Friends of Falun Gong USA invited about one hundred honoured guests to a reception party on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.This reception party was held to celebrate the "Asian Heritage Month" and to thank the supporters from all walks of life. At the reception party, female Falun Dafa practitioners from New York City showed the ancient Tang Dynasty dresses to the audience to introduce the traditional Chinese culture. Falun Gong practitioners also demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises.

Falun Gong Practitioner Conducts Tea Etiquette Ceremony During "Asian Heritage Month" on Capitol Hill

Published on 5/28/2002 On the afternoon of May 23, 2002, Friends of Falun Gong USA invited about one hundred honoured guests to a reception party on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.This reception party was held to celebrate the "Asian Heritage Month" and to thank the supporters from all walks of life. At the reception party, female Falun Dafa practitioners from New York City showed the ancient Tang Dynasty dresses to the audience to introduce the traditional Chinese culture. Falun Gong practitioners also demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises.

Tang Dynasty Fashion Show During "Asian Heritage Month" on Capitol Hill

Published on 7/4/2002 St. Louis Falun Gong practitioners held a "Music of Summer" party on the afternoon of Sunday June 30, 2002, in the Women’s Building at Washington University.

St. Louis Falun Dafa Practitioners Held a "Music of Summer" Party to Entertain Overseas Chinese People

Published on 7/4/2002 St. Louis Falun Gong practitioners held a "Music of Summer" party on the afternoon of Sunday June 30, 2002, in the Women’s Building at Washington University. Guests enjoyed the delicious food after appreciating calligraphy, paintings and musical performances

"Music of Summer" at Washington University

Published on 2/5/2003 On February 2,2003,the Chinese Community Association of Ottawa presented an annual Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration,which is a grand gathering of Chinese people to celebrate the spring festival.Various booths were set up and artistic performances were given.

Group Photo of Canadian Government Officials and Chinese Community Leader with Lotus Flower Art Troupe

Published on 2/5/2003 On February 2, 2003, the Chinese Community Association of Ottawa presented an annual Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration, which is a grand gathering of Chinese people to celebrate the spring festival. Various booths were set up and artistic performances were given.

Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Performance

Published on 2/6/2003 On 2003 Chinese Spring Festival in Queensland, Falun Dafa practitioners decided to invite their friends and relatives to celebrate together so that they would have an opportunity to get to know the goodness of Falun Dafa.

Australian Dafa Practitioners Performing Traditional Fan Dance During the New Year Celebration

Published on 2/6/2003 On January 29, 2003, Falun Dafa practitioners in Toronto, Canada and Toronto Friends of Falun Gong jointly held the third "Spring Festival Celebration Party." The party attracted about 1,700 attendees and won good feedback from the public, especially from the Chinese communities.

Toronto Friends of Falun Gong Held the 3rd "Spring Festival Celebration Party"

Published on 2/6/2003 On January 29, 2003, Falun Dafa practitioners in Toronto, Canada and Toronto Friends of Falun Gong jointly held the third "Spring Festival Celebration Party." The party attracted about 1,700 attendees and won good feedback from the public, especially from the Chinese communities.

Toronto Friends of Falun Gong Held the 3rd "Spring Festival Celebration Party"

Published on 2/9/2003 On February 8, 2003, in the beautiful East Seashore Park, more than 100 Singapore Falun Dafa practitioners got together to study Zhuan Falun and share their cultivation experiences. In the evening, practitioners invited their non-practitioner relatives and friends to have dinner together and utilized this opportunity to introduce Dafa and explain the facts about the persecution to them.

Practitioners Performed at a Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Party

Published on 7/2/2003 On Monday, June 30, 2003, "Falun Dafa New England Association" held a "Thank You" party in the Massachusetts State Capitol building to show appreciation to the people, especially the government officials, who supported Falun Dafa over the past four years.

"Thank You" Party Held By New England Falun Dafa Association

Published on 7/2/2003 On Monday, June 30, 2003, "Falun Dafa New England Association" held a "Thank You" party in the Massachusetts State Capitol building to show appreciation to the people, especially the government officials, who supported Falun Dafa over the past four years.

Massachusetts Government Officials Receives "Certificate of Appreciation" from New England Falun Dafa Association

Published on 7/19/2003 On the evening of July 16, 2003, Falun Gong practitioners held a reception in a Senate Office Building to thank senators for their support of Falun Gong over the last four years, and to help more people come to understand Falun Gong and the brutal persecution in China.

Falun Gong Calligrapher Thanks US Members of Congress for Their Support

Published on 7/19/2003 On the evening of July 16, 2003, Falun Gong practitioners held a reception in a Senate Office Building to thank senators for their support of Falun Gong over the last four years, and to help more people come to understand Falun Gong and the brutal persecution in China.

Washington DC Practitioners Held Thank You Reception for US Members of Congress

Published on 7/25/2003 Many Taiwanese Falun Gong practitioners traveled a great distance to come to Washington DC to join the July 20th appeal activities and rally for the trial against Jiang Zemin.

Mr. Tsai Ming-Tsian, Deputy Representative of Taipei's Liaison Office in U.S. Gave a Speech

Published on 7/25/2003 Many Taiwanese Falun Gong practitioners traveled a great distance to come to Washington DC to join the July 20th appeal activities and rally for the trial against Jiang Zemin.

Oversea Chinese and Taiwanese Practitioners Gather for Dinner Party in Washington DC

Published on 8/7/2003 A practitioner just finished his Ph.D. studies and would move out of the state to take a job in another city. On his last day at school, he invited his friends, colleagues and those who had practiced Falun Gong with us before but had quit practicing due to various reasons.On the day of the picnic about 50 people showed up to say goodbye to him.

Practitioner from China Describing the Torture He Suffered in a Chinese Forced Labor Camp

Published on 12/24/2003 On December 21, 2003, Dafa practitioners from Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast and other areas in Brisbane went to a nursing home in the suburbs to have a party with the elderly people who live there. Practitioners performed songs and dances, and demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises.

Falun Dafa Practitioners Performs at Party for Elderlies in Queensland, Australia

Published on 2/12/2004 On the eve of February 7, 2004, Singapore Falun Gong practitioners held a New Year party at YWCA to celebrate with friends and relatives.Close to 400 people attended the celebration.

Singapore Falun Gong Practitioners Held a New Year Party

Published on 2/12/2004 On the eve of February 7, 2004, Singapore Falun Gong practitioners held a New Year party at YWCA to celebrate with friends and relatives.Close to 400 people attended the celebration.

Singapore Falun Gong Practitioners Held a New Year Party

Published on 9/16/2004 On September 12 2004, "Friends of Falun Gong" organized the annual Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival) Celebration in Milliken Park. Over one thousand residents attended the celebration. City Council member Mr. Bas Balkissoon gave a speech praising how Falun Gong could benefit the next generation.

"Friends of Falun Gong" Organized Annual Moon Festival

Published on 1/21/2005 On the evening of January 12, 2005, Toronto Falun Gong practitioners held the 4th Chinese New Year’s Celebration Party at St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto.

Toronto Falun Gong Practitioners Held the 4th Chinese New Year's Celebration Party

Published on 1/21/2005 On the evening of January 12, 2005, Toronto Falun Gong practitioners held the 4th Chinese New Year’s Celebration Party at St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. The party combined a New Year’s celebration, truth clarification, and a demonstration of the beauty of Falun Dafa. Nearly 2,000 guests not only tasted nearly 200 delicious dishes prepared by practitioners and watched the excellent performances, they also deepened their understanding of the truth of Falun Gong.

Mr. Clement Rodrig of Ontario Liberal Party Addressing the 4th Chinese New Year's Celebration Party, Toronto, Canada

Published on 1/21/2005 On the evening of January 12, 2005, Toronto Falun Gong practitioners held the 4th Chinese New Year’s Celebration Party at St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. The party combined a New Year’s celebration, truth clarification, and a demonstration of the beauty of Falun Dafa. Nearly 2,000 guests not only tasted nearly 200 delicious dishes prepared by practitioners and watched the excellent performances, they also deepened their understanding of the truth of Falun Gong.

Renowned Lawyer Joel Etienne, Co-chair of Toronto Friends of Falun Gong Proposed a Minute of Silence

Published on 1/21/2005 On the evening of January 12, 2005, Toronto Falun Gong practitioners held the 4th Chinese New Year’s Celebration Party at St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. The party combined a New Year’s celebration, truth clarification, and a demonstration of the beauty of Falun Dafa. Nearly 2,000 guests not only tasted nearly 200 delicious dishes prepared by practitioners and watched the excellent performances, they also deepened their understanding of the truth of Falun Gong.

Mr. Geoge Smitherman, Ontario Minister of Health at Toronto's Grand New Year's Celebration Party