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Remembering the Tragic Events of July 20, 1999, in China

On July 20, 1999, a day of terror for many in China that would change their lives forever. For many, their most basic human rights were taken away, and the right to practice peaceful meditation and gentle exercises and to believe in Heaven and gods was taken away. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) banned the ...

Trisha Haddock

The Tian Guo Marching Band outside the Victorian State Library in Melbourne.

‘Voices’: A Song to Lift the Persecuted

Voices, a shimmering song with crystal clear sounds and a poignant message, was released today, a day that marks the 22nd year the persecution of Falun Gong in China began.  On July 20th, 1999, the Chinese Communist Party launched a crackdown against the spiritual practice of Falun Gong. It is the largest persecution in modern ...

Jessica Kneipp

Close-up of a ballet dancer.