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Ten Years of Falun Dafa: Interview By Guadeloupe TV station
(Clearwisdom.net) On the tenth anniversary of Falun Dafa's
introduction to the world May 12, 2002, France's Guadeloupe TV station
interviewed some local Falun Gong practitioners. The interview was broadcast on
local TV channel A1 news at 7 p.m. on July 16, 2002:
Footage of practitioners practicing the exercises with
voiceover by the Chairman of Guadeloupe Falun Dafa Association:
"To reduce stress and to be kind to everyone in our
society, please believe me, is by no means an easy matter. Stress has been
deeply rooted in the body of each and every one of us, but life can be more
wonderful if we are able to relax and take a step back."
Voice of the Narrator with Falun Dafa exercise music in the
background:
This is the spirit of Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong.
Practitioners describe it as a traditional Chinese way of cultivation that can
reduce stress, and enhance internal energy. Since it was spread from China in
1992, its development has brought about unbelievable controversy
A male practitioner:
This cultivation practice was very popular in China in the
first several years, and was praised and supported by Chinese government. In
1995, Master Li was invited by the Chinese Embassy in France to promote Falun
Gong in Europe. A few years later, Chinese President Jiang discovered that there
were seventy to one hundred million people practicing Falun Gong, and that these
people were at all levels of all walks of life, ranging from workers to
policemen, and from government employees to businessmen. Because of jealousy and
an attachment to power, Jiang Zemin felt that Falun Dafa was a threat to himself
and decided to crack down thoroughly on the practice. Falun Gong, which was
praised for several years prior, was banned. After that, oppression,
apprehension and the cruel physical punishment and torture of practitioners
ensued.
Narrator:
Estimates suggest that there have been more than 1,600 people
killed by police, 100,000 people apprehended and 25,000 people detained in labor
camps. At present, Falun Gong practitioners are all over the world, including
Guadeloupe. Though the real number is hard to estimate, they have done their
best to let the public know what has happened in China.
Male Practitioner:
Amnesty International, various human rights groups,
politicians, parliamentary members and mayors from all over the world have
expressed their support to us one after another. After learning what is
happening in China and how they are abusing human rights, [you will agree that]
China deserves condemnation. Recently, the Organization Committee of the Olympic
Games stated to China (Jiang Zemin's administration) that China's sponsorship of
the 2008 Olympic Games may be cancelled if it fails to improve its human rights
significantly.
Narrator:
In addition to exposing the persecution, practitioners also
practice the exercises in Guadeloupe. These harmonious exercises can bring
internal peace to people.
Female Practitioner:
These five sets of exercises can improve people's health
physically and mentally, and the movements are very simple. According to
everybody's personal situation, one can practice them repeatedly. They are easy
to learn, and suitable for the elderly, children and people of all ages. They
are very good for improving one's health.
Narrator:
Starting 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, Guadeloupe Falun Dafa
Association will hold an "Information Day" activity at Baie-Mahault
Business Centre.
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