(Minghui.org) Sydney saw another heat wave on November 23 as temperatures climbed above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). While the heat kept most people inside air conditioned buildings, Falun Gong practitioners in Parramatta, a bustling commercial and business area of Metro Sydney, including four in their 70s, continued to raise awareness of China's persecution of Falun Gong.
“This is something I choose to do,” said Ms. Wang Xiaofang, a 70-year-old Falun Gong practitioner who had been holding an information display board in the heat for three hours and still appeared firm and energetic.
“The Communist Regime is still persecuting Falun Gong in China. Many practitioners are arrested and jailed. My sister-in-law was recently held in Jishui County Detention Center in Jiangxi Province.”
Pedestrians signed the petition condemning the state-sanctioned organ harvesting from living Falun Gong practitioners in China. Several office workers left their buildings and signed the form.
Parramatta City Councilman Andrew Wilson made a visit to show his support. Having already signed the petition, he said that he would continue to support Falun Gong practitioners' peaceful resistance to the persecution.
Signing a petition in Parramatta, Sydney, to condemn the Chinese Communist Party's forced organ harvesting
Several Chinese also walked by. “They don't need a lot of persuading,” said Rachel, a younger practitioner at the event. "They are willing to quit the Party and its affiliated organizations.
“I met one Chinese man, about 30 years old. At first he was not interested.” Rachel explained why and how the CCP launched a political campaign to eradicate Falun Gong, including harvesting organs from Falun Gong prisoners of conscience.
“I told him that the Communist Party is no different from a criminal organization. I said, 'You are a righteous man--you should make a moral and conscientious choice and withdraw from it.' He agreed to quit the CCP and its affiliates,” said Rachel.
Ms. Wang Shuru, 69, held a banner for hours. She calmly said, “I probably wouldn't have come out in such heat just for myself. I came here because I believe it is my duty to let more people learn the truth about the persecution in China and to help bring it to an end.”
Ms. Wang used to be a dedicated teacher in China. In middle age, she had many health problems, including arthritis, gastritis, cervical hyperplasia, neurasthenia, and insomnia. The first night she practiced Falun Gong, she slept soundly. After practicing the exercises for some time, all her ailments disappeared.
