(Clearwisdom.net) During the Easter holiday on April 15 and 16, 2006, Falun Gong practitioners in Scotland organised a series of activities to help more people know about the Chinese Communist regime's brutal persecution of Falun Gong, especially the recently exposed crimes in the Chinese secret concentration camps, where organs from living Falun Gong practitioners have been harvested for commercial profit and then their bodies were cremated to destroy the evidence. They appealed to the UK and international communities for their concern and demanded a thorough investigation into the labour camps in China and to bring criminals to justice.

Falun Gong practitioners' banners, posters exposing the brutal torture and Falun Gong exercise demonstrations drew many people's attention in the streets of Edinburgh.

Exposing the CCP's atrocities in Edinburgh

A western student said: "I know about Falun Gong. I often visit your web sites. My essay concerns the relations between human rights of Falun Gong and economics. I fully support your struggle for human rights."

After reading posters and their illustrations, a Jewish person came over to sign our petition to show his support. He said that these criminals should be brought to justice wherever they go.

A young Scottish couple were shocked to learn that Falun Gong practitioners' organs were harvested while they were still alive. They couldn't believe this violence could occur in the 21^st century. When practitioners explained to them with data and relevant evidence, they said they would write to their MP to ask for an investigation.

A mother came to sign our petition with her child. Practitioners reminded the mother that because some posters were quite shocking, it might not be suitable for the child. The mother said: "It is very unfortunate these terrible things happen. Children should learn that human rights abuse still exists in this world. They should also express their support to your just actions."

"I saw Falun Gong in Prague."

A tourist said after signing the petition: "I saw Falun Gong in Prague. I also showed my support to you there."

Another tourist said to practitioners that he learned from London practitioners about the atrocities committed against Falun Gong practitioners in Chinese secret concentration camps. He encouraged practitioners to continue their efforts to help more people know the truth and push for a thorough investigation.

A few Falun Gong practitioner from Czechoslovakia who currently live in Scotland drove three hours to come to Edinburgh for the activities. Although they didn't say much, they could be seen everywhere.

Arousing children's inborn nature

During the Easter holiday, the Edinburgh government organised many performances in the parks near the city centre. Falun Gong practitioners have joined the celebration for many years. They also had a stand near the stage this year. Practitioners taught children how to make paper lotus flowers. They also gave out paper lotus flowers with the words "Falun Gong Truthfulness Compassion Forbearance" to children and their parents as Easter gifts.

A long queue was formed before the stand. A mother said: "My child and I like your lotus flower very much. I feel that when the Lotus flower is together with Truthfulness Compassion Forbearance, it is quite meaningful."

Practitioners also demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises onstage.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. It is a renowned administration, finance, tourist, culture and art centre. Falun Gong group has joined many times the city's Easter and art festival activities and received prizes quite a few times.

Posting date: 4/24/2006
Original article date: 4/24/2006
Category: Falun Dafa Worldwide
Chinese version available at http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2006/4/20/125647.html

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