(Clearwisdom.net) From May 2 to 7, 2009, the Truth-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition was open to the public in the main exhibition hall of the Kaohsiung City Library. The paintings, by 15 practitioner artists, illustrate the true stories of Falun Gong practitioners, the beauty of Falun Dafa, and practitioners' path of validating Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, the principles of Falun Dafa. The artworks, with their brightness and compassion, gave the visitors a feeling of purification and uplifted their hearts.

Many guests attended the opening ceremony on the afternoon of May 2nd, including directors of government offices, scholars, business owners, friends and representatives from several media outlets. The Divine Land Marching Band performed for the guests, and guides showed guests through the exhibit and explained the paintings. After the ceremony, the Divine Land Marching Band marched through the streets of Kaohsiung to promote the exhibition.

Art lecturer Mr. Wu Yongde from Kaohsiung Normal University guided visitors through the exhibition

The Divine Land Marching Band marched through the streets of Kaohsiung to promote the exhibition and attracted many spectators

Flower baskets presented by officials and local luminaries

Guests attending the ceremony included: Ms. Chu Manlun from the Kaohsiung City Library Promotion Department; Director Wu Hefang from the Kaohsiung Department of Culture, Visual Art Division; National Exhibition Committee Member and Chairman of the Kaohsiung Art and Culture Association and well-known painter Mr. Li Chuncheng; Master Instructor Prof. Zeng Shangwei of Taiwan National University of Arts; Dr. Igor Bbckih from the Ocean Research Center of Chungshan University; Principle of Kaohsiung Youjia International High School Mr. Wu Youqin; sculpture specialist Mr. Yan Chaoqin; well-known oil painter Qiu Zhengfen, PhD; Director and Secretary of the Kaohsiung Gangdu Art Exchange Institute Guo Meitong; artists Mr. Xie Pingyang, Tian Jinsheng, Wu Yingmei, and Huang Lijuan; CEO of Dubas Charm Mr. Chang Likai; Chief Advisor of the Press Association Mr. Chen Zhengxing; Radio Kaohsiung News Department Mr. Hai Ming; and many others.

The Mayor of Kaohsiung, Mr. Chen Ju, and many other officials, as well as principals of schools sent flower baskets to honor the exhibition.

Painter Mr. Li Chuncheng: Every painting is first class

National Exhibition Committee Member, Chairman of the Kaohsiung Art and Culture Association, and well-known painter Mr. Li Chuncheng said that every painting was first class. He added that many were masterpieces and he couldn't find anyone in Kaohsiung or Taiwan comparable. "It is rare to see art of such high level and with such rich content. It would be worthwhile for Taiwanese artists to come and learn from them, to purify and uplift their hearts."

National Exhibition Committee Member, Chairman of Kaohsiung Art and Culture Association, and well-known painter Mr. Li Chuncheng had high praise for the show

CEO: I must quickly finish reading Zhuan Falun

CEO of Dubas Charm Mr. Chang Likai.

CEO of Dubas Charm Mr. Chang Likai said, "Through this exhibition, I deeply understand that Falun Dafa is a very good cultivation practice. I hope you will notify me of more Dafa-related activities. I can feel that there is an environment of compassion and serenity here. This time, I brought a few colleagues and clients to the exhibition to enjoy the paintings. After I go home, I must quickly finish reading the book Zhuan Falun given to me by a friend. I would like to become a Falun Dafa practitioner."