(Clearwisdom.net) The “Peaceful Resistance” Photo Exhibition, which shows the spirit of Falun Gong practitioners during the 12-year-long persecution in China, was held in Istanbul, Turkey, March 20-24. The exhibition was held in Adana and Urfa, Turkey, last year.
The exhibition hall
An 80-year-old lady cried in front of the portraits of Falun Gong practitioners who were tortured to death during the persecution
A Falun Gong practitioner explains the stories behind the photos to visitors
The exhibition consists of 70 photos that cover the spread of Falun Gong around the world, the persecution of Falun Gong and organ harvesting, and the peaceful resistance of practitioners around the world.
The exhibition was held in the cultural center in the Bakirkoy District. Many people came to see the exhibition, and some returned with their families. Due to the show's popularity, the hours of the exhibit were extended to 9:00 p.m. every day.
Visitors came from all walks of life. They were shocked by the brutality of the persecution. Many wrote comments condemning the persecution and calling for its end. Some were also interested in learning Falun Gong.
An older couple was interested in learning the exercises and bought a copy of Zhuan Falun
People left their comments
Practitioners demonstrated the exercises
Practitioners demonstrated the exercises several times every day. Many people learned the exercises and bought the Turkish translation of Zhuan Falun. In five days, practitioners passed out 1000 flyers, 250 DVDs, and 800 handmade paper lotus flowers.
