Toronto: "Peace and Compassion Day" at Nathan Philips Square


On November 3, 2001 Toronto Falun Gong practitioners initiated a celebration activity called "Peace and Compassion Day". Organized by Falun Dafa and Friends of Falun Gong, the "Peace and Compassion Day" festival was supported and/or sponsored by more than 20 organizations, caring professionals and elected officials, including City Councilors, United Nations Association in Canada (Toronto Region) - Human Rights Committee, South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Peace Brigade, University of Toronto Student Administrative Council, Ryerson University Student Administrative Council, Members of Parliament Colleen Beaumier and John Godfrey, Member of the Provincial Parliament George Smitherman, "Eye for the Future" Magazine, "Strand" Newspaper, and Laurence Cohen & Associates, Barrister & Solicitor. The purpose of the event was to promote the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and help create a more peaceful and harmonious society.

Zhen-Shan-Ren pinwheels Young practitioners practice exercises The release of white doves
Speech by Canadian Falun Dafa Association representative Speech by an organizer Speech by a MP
Photo exhibition of the Path of Fa Rectification Sending forth righteous thoughts Young practitioner plays the Chinese zither
Vocal solo by a practitioner Dance: My home is in a village Singing Canadian national anthem
Speech by SOS! Global RescueWalk walkers Chorus by practitioners

Chinese version available at http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2001/11/6/19076.html

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