(Clearwisdom.net)
On the morning of June 12, practitioners held Marrickville Falun Dafa Week at a square located in the center of the city. Mr Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Ageing and Seniors and Mr. Stephen Sim, Host of 2NSB Radio, co-hosted the opening ceremony and gave speeches.
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| Mr Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Ageing and Seniors is speaking | Practitioner from Marrickville presenting flower to Mr. Stephen Sim |
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| Practitioners in traditional Chinese costume is distributing flyers | Resident reads information on flyers carefully |
Mr. Stephen said, "Two year ago when I hosted a celebration in Ryde, Falun Gong was one of the organizations participating in the activity. Since then I learned Falun Gong and know the true story of persecution of Falun Gong in China. I was deeply touched by Falun Gong. Falun Gong left deep impression on me. I raise my both hands, as an Australian everyone of us should do something to stop Chinese government's persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China."
When asked what he thought about genocide lawsuit brought against Chinese former dictator Jiang, Mr. Stephen said, " From the point of justice, this is a very good thing. Genocide has happened throughout history. Unfortunately it is still happening. Jiang's regime started the brutal persecution four years ago. Now he is being sued. He will be proved to be guilty and should be punished according to law. I hope justice will prevail." Mr. Albanese said, "The important thing is that people's basic human rights should be respected. People in democratic countries should stand up against the persecution of Falun Gong in China. Chinese people should have the right to practice and believe in truth, compassion and tolerance. People's basic rights such as religious beliefs and viewpoints should be not persecuted."
At the opening ceremony, Falun Gong practitioners performed traditional Chinese costume dances and vocal performances.
The Falun Dafa Week celebration runs from June 11 to 17, featuring exercise demonstrations and a Journey of Falun Dafa Photo Exhibition.