(Clearwisdom.net) On January 15-16, 2005, Falun Gong practitioners held a two-day anti-torture exhibit in Omiya, Saitama-ken, north of Tokyo to help more people learn about the Jiang regime's persecution of Falun Gong, which has lasted over five years.
Anti-torture exhibit site
This was the first time practitioners held an anti-torture exhibit in this area to clarify the truth about Falun Gong. When local practitioners wanted to apply for permission but did not know how to go about it, the local police offered their assistance. With help from the local police, the anti-torture exhibit was successfully held at a location between the railway station and a busy shopping center in Omiya, where there is a huge flow of people.
Two groups of practitioners reenacted the torture scenes taking place in China. Some practitioners held a banner reading, "This torture is happening in China." Truth clarification photos were hung at several locations by the roadside, and many passersby slowed down to find out what was happening. Practitioners who distributed informational materials also answered people's questions, telling them about the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China.
A high school student from Ibaraki-ken looked at the photos of Falun Gong practitioners with blood all over their bodies after being tortured. He was shocked and angry. This was the first time he'd heard about the persecution. He said, "May I have some newspapers? I have many friends and classmates, and I want to give the newspapers to them, so they will also know about this. I love China very much, and cannot tolerate such torture." After accepting the newspapers, he kept saying, "Thank you." He also signed the petition to support the lawsuit against Jiang.
The anti-torture exhibit touched people's hearts and provided an opportunity for many people to learn about the Jiang regime's atrocities against Falun Gong. They expressed the hope that the persecution will end soon.
Category: Rallies & Protests
