Two Falun Dafa Practitioners in Toronto Honored by City Government (Photos)

(Clearwisdom.net) On June 25, the annual convention to honor the outstanding voluntary workers for the community was held solemnly at the Parliament Hall in the Toronto City Hall. In the convention the city government commended people from different nations for their outstanding long-term contributions to the advancement of peace in the community. Two Falun Dafa practitioners, Mr. Zhang Zhaojin and Ms. Zhang Tiejun were among the 66 people honored. They received award certificates issued by the president of the Toronto Canada Day Celebration Council, representing the City Government.

An Open Letter to the People and Government of Hong Kong Regarding the Trial of Falun Gong Practitioners

June 25, 2002

To the people and government of Hong Kong :

We are a group of Falun Gong practitioners and supporters writing to express our deep concern about the current trial of 16 Falun Gong practitioners occurring in Hong Kong, and the repercussions of this trial on the future of democracy in Hong Kong.

Photo Report: Falun Gong Practitioners Hold Candlelight Vigil in Hong Kong to Protest Jiang's Persecution

(Clearwisdom.net)

AP photo: Hong Kong, Sunday evening, June 30, 2002--- Falun Gong practitioners sitting in lotus position in a candlelight vigil to protest [Jiang's] persecution of their fellows on the Mainland. The protest was held after Chinese President Jiang and Vice Premier Qian arrived in the territory to attend ceremonies commemorating Hong Kong's 1997 return to Chinese rule. Falun Gong practitioners said that more than 90 practitioners who intended to take part in demonstrations were barred from entry into Hong Kong.

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