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Pro-Falun Gong Protest; Hong Kong, SAR China, June 2016

Pro-Falun Gong Protest; Hong Kong, SAR China, June 2016

Taken on 2016-06-12

The image shows a Falun Gong practitioner protesting against the Chinese Communist Party's 'persecution' and 'slandering' of the spiritual practise. The protest took place in Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Immediately opposite this, an anti-Falun Gong protest was taking place.

Uploaded by Alison Cooke on 2016-06-20

Anti-Falun Gong Protest; Hong Kong, SAR China, June 2016

Anti-Falun Gong Protest; Hong Kong, SAR China, June 2016

Taken on 2016-06-12

The image shows an anti-Falun Gong protest taking place in Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. This was occurring directly opposite a pro-Falun Gong protest.

Uploaded by Alison Cooke on 2016-06-20

Falun Gong Members Participate in Memorial Day Parade; Rockville, Maryland, USA, May 2016

Falun Gong Members Participate in Memorial Day Parade; Rockville, Maryland, USA, May 2016

Taken on 2016-05-30

Images are from Rockville, Maryland's, 72nd Annual Memorial Day Parade which included around 60 parade units. Practitioners of Falun Gong participated in the parade with 70 other ethnic groups. Among the Falun Gong activities included appeals for support to stop the persecution of the practice in China. "Falun Gong practitioners’ positive contributions to the community have been well recognized in Maryland. In May, numerous federal level senators, congressmen, state representatives, state senators and mayors issued proclamations to Falun Gong, praising the teachings of “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.” Most of these proclamations were for World Falun Dafa Day, which is observed each year on May 13."

Source: minghui.org

Uploaded by Alison Cooke on 2016-06-05

Candle Vigil for Falun Gong; Washington, USA, July 2007

Candle Vigil for Falun Gong; Washington, USA, July 2007

Taken on 2007-07-20

A candle vigil is held for practitioners of Falun Gong in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC. This commemorated the anniversary of the persecution of those who practice Falun Gong.

Source: longtrekhome/Flickr

Uploaded by Alison Cooke on 2016-04-09

Falun Gong Parade; Berlin, Germany, May 2007

Falun Gong Parade; Berlin, Germany, May 2007

Taken on 2007-05-14 *

Image shows a parade to support Falun Gong, a Chinese spiritual practice. Practitioners from various European countries gathered to campaign for an EU-China Human Rights Dialogue. Members of Falun Gong have been persecuted by the Chinese Chinese Communist Party since the launch of their 1999 campaign initiated to eliminate the practice.

Source: longtrekhome/Flickr

Uploaded by Alison Cooke on 2016-03-08