With the spotlight on human rights and fair trade in the world with China recently
hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners and supporters will join a large-scale
candlelight vigil and street parade this Sunday (19/07/09) to mark 10 years
of brutal persecution against Falun Gong practitioners by the Chinese communist
regime.
"Prime Minister Rudd, we urge you to seize the moment and publicly affirm
your concern for an immediate end to the persecution of Falun Gong adherents
in China," say Falun Dafa spokesperson, John Deller.
"61 Members of the US Congress have urged President Obama to ‘speak very
clearly and specifically’ in support of Falun Gong practitioners in China who
are suffering as one of the most unjust and cruel persecutions of our times.
At this crucial time, the 10-year anniversary of the persecution of Falun Gong,
there is an opportunity for governments that have the courage of conscience,
to change the course of history for the better."
Sunday 19 July
12:30pm Street Parade and public rally
Location: Sydney Town Hall to The Entertainment Centre forecourt
3:30pm Large scale Falun Gong exercise practice
Location: Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour (near Imax Theatre)
5:00-6:00pm Candlelight vigil and meditation
Location: Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour (near Imax Theatre)
Monday 20 July
5:30pm Candlelight vigil and meditation
Location: George Street, Town Hall
Survivors of persecution available for interview.
Background information:
www.faluninfo.net. The official website of the international Falun Dafa Information
Centre covering the efforts of Falun Gong practitioners in China and abroad
to end the persecution.
www.falundafa.org. The official website of the Falun Dafa practice. Includes
freely accessible teachings and exercise instructions by Master Li Hongzhi in
many languages.
www.falunau.org. The official website for Falun Dafa activities in Australia.
Posting date: 19/July/2009
Original article date: 19/July/2009
Category: Media Release