(Clearwisdom.net) Falun Gong practitioners in Yunlin, Taiwan held a candlelight vigil at Douliu

Roundabout on July 16, 2011, in memory of their fellow Falun Gong practitioners in China who died in the persecution. Many political leaders attended the vigil and gave speeches. They expressed their support of Falun Dafa and called for justice and collaboration to end the persecution of Falun Gong.

Councilwoman Lai Shu-nei attended the vigil on behalf of Legislator Hsu Shu-po. Legislator Liu Chien-kuo, Interim Mayor Hsu Ken-wei and Councilman Chiang Wen-Teng sat together with Falun Gong practitioners to mourn those who died in the persecution. Mayoral candidates Hsie Shu-ya and Chang Chong-ming also showed their support of Falun Gong and condemned the CCP at the vigil.

Councilwoman Lai Shu-nei said “Falun Dafa is great” to open her speech. She also sat quietly with Falun Gong practitioners to express her support.

Mayoral candidate Hsie Shu-ya was very touched. She said Falun Gong brought miraculous power to people's health and spirit. People gained great health from doing the Falun Gong exercises. Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance were ideals that the whole world should strive for. Falun Gong practitioners' peaceful activities around the world expressed their strong faith.

Another mayoral candidate, Chang Chong-ming, paid his highest salute to those who sacrificed their lives for their belief. He called on all people to support Falun Gong and expressed his good wishes to Falun Gong practitioners.

Legislator Liu Chien-kuo sat down with Falun Gong practitioners as soon as he arrived. He said that he would support Falun Gong's efforts against the persecution until the end.

Councilman Chiang Wen-Teng expressed his support of Falun Gong, and called for all people to help stop the CCP's persecution.

Interim Mayor Hsu Ken-wei of Douliu City said it was very touching that Falun Gong practitioners devoted their time, work and money for justice and freedom of belief. He said that the city government fully supports them.

Many tourists from Mainland China who stayed in the hotels around Douliu Roundabout witnessed the activity and learned the facts about Falun Gong. Many residents nearby also support Falun Dafa. One of them once told a practitioner that Falun Gong banners were the only banners allowed at the Roundabout.