Argentina: Government Authorities Welcome the Art of Zhen Shan Ren Exhibition

(Minghui.org) Practitioners held The Art of Zhen Shan Ren (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance) International Exhibition in the Honorable Chamber of Deputies in the Province of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Due to the importance of the universal values it promotes, the art exhibition was declared to be of provincial, social, legislative, and cultural interest.

The Art of Zhen Shan Ren International Exhibition was held in the Honorable Chamber of Deputies in the Province of Santiago del Estero.

Members of the Honorable Chamber, more than a hundred employees, local and European officials, journalists, representatives of national organizations, and visitors to the Chamber viewed the paintings.

Several news channels covered the opening ceremony, which was attended by the highest authorities of the Honorable Chamber. The Provincial Deputy who promoted the exhibition and the declaration of interest stressed the importance of practicing the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance in one’s daily life. The deputy said the artworks highlighted stories of tenacity and perseverance and thanked the Falun Dafa Association for promoting these values that make human beings better.

The President, Vice-President, and provincial deputies of the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of Santiago del Estero were present at the opening of the exhibition.

Text of the declaration of provincial, social, legislative, and cultural interest granted by the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of the Province of Santiago del Estero, Argentina

The Rector of the National University of Santiago del Estero (middle) views the paintings.

The Rector of the National University of Santiago del Estero was also present and viewed the exhibition with great interest. He expressed his desire to read Zhuan Falun, the main book of Falun Dafa’s teachings, to learn more about the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.

After viewing the artwork, visitors were interested in reading about the true story of the swastika.

The person in charge of the Legislative Cultural Center of the Honorable Chamber of Deputies read about Shen Yun Performing Arts.

The story of how the exhibition was presented twice in three months in the same city is almost miraculous. The first exhibition was held at the Casa de la Cultura Argañaraz Alcorta from August 9 to 16. Hundreds of people stopped by and learned about the beauty of cultivation and the terrible persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in China and were reminded of the power of the human spirit and its ability to confront and overcome acts of evil.

Even in the last minutes before the exhibition closed, people came to see the artworks and learned about Falun Dafa. They were moved, many to tears, and expressed their appreciation after learning the facts about the persecution. They also gave their support by signing petitions to encourage the Argentine government to negate the CCP’s diplomatic influence over the cultural agenda of the Teatro Colón, a classic icon of the capital’s mainstream society, where Shen Yun is expected to perform in the future. Viewers were pleasantly surprised to learn about the various activities that practitioners hold to spread their core values that promote a re-connection with goodness.

However, there were quite a number of schoolchildren and interested parties who were unable to attend, and then the unexpected happened. On the last day, a provincial deputy who understood the truth about the persecution decided to sponsor the exhibition so it could also be presented in the Honorable Chamber of Deputies. At the opening ceremony, he said that learning about the fundamental principles of Falun Dafa inspired him to host a second exhibition.

The Artworks Touch People’s Hearts

Sandra heard about the exhibition through social media and decided to come with her family. She said, “Twenty years ago, I saw practitioners doing the exercises, and I heard about the persecution. There was no social media at that time like we have today, so when I saw the exhibition was to be held, I decided to come. I did not want to miss it. I find the exhibition impressive, very beautiful... Truth, Benevolence and Tolerance—people need that. We need these values to be closely connected with God and the universe.”

A man who works in the Chamber of Deputies said he has vision problems. He told one of the exhibition attendees that after several days of walking around the building, he was surprised to notice that he could see the paintings clearly even though they were far away. He decided to get closer and found that he was able to look at them for a long time but his eyes did not get tired. He told a coworker, “You have to see those paintings, they are good for the eyes.” He wanted to learn more about Falun Dafa and bought a copy of Zhuan Falun.

Some people said they felt good and relaxed being near the artworks. There were armchairs if people wanted to stay longer. A young man came one morning looking for something in the building. After he walked around a few times, practitioners asked if he wanted to see the exhibition. After looking at the paintings he said, “I don’t know why I’m here today, but I feel better. I coordinate young people. There was a big event today, but I didn’t go because I didn’t feel well. I didn’t know there were paintings here. Now I feel better. Can I stay a little longer?”

One official said, “Thank you for bringing us these great artworks, which are of such quality and have a spiritual and historical content. It was a pleasure to meet you and to learn about Falun Dafa.” Another official said, “I hope the exhibition will be presented again.”

Students from different schools visit the exhibition.