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Taipei, Taiwan: Groups from Twelve Schools Visit the International Truth-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition (Photos)

Sept. 18, 2009 |   By a practitioner in Taiwan

(Clearwisdom.net) The International Truth-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibition was held in Taipei from September 4 to 13.

Viewing the paintings

From September 7 to 11, there were visiting groups of teachers and students from a total of 12 schools. Some classes in the schools have been practicing Falun Gong exercises since a few years ago.

Taipei County Council member Wang Qi gives a speech for the exhibition

Taipei County Council member Wang Qi said the countries holding the exhibition have freedom of belief and that each painting has its own value and spiritual manifestation.

Professor Chang Hsin-hua (left) and Taipei County Council member Li Hsian-ping at the opening ceremony

Principal Luo of Rongfu Primary School

Principal Luo of Rongfu Primary School, Taipei, said, "Viewing the paintings lead us to not only enjoy the beauty of the art, but elevate our humanity, as well as learn about Falun Gong practitioners' noble efforts to stand up for the truth."

Vice director Chang Chin-ting of Wugu township representative committee attended the opening ceremony with her daughter

Vice director Chang Chin-ting of Wugu township representative committee attended the opening ceremony with her daughter. She also explained the meaning of each painting for her daughter. She said, "I am shocked. The eyes of the girl in the painting 'Pure Call' and the banner in her hands that says, 'killed for their belief' are very touching. The Chinese Communist Party's persecution of Falun Gong is horrible."

Teachers and students of Hsiude Primary School view the paintings

Teachers and children of Yulin Daycare view the paintings

Director Wang of Yulin Daycare thought that viewing the paintings would leave kindness in the children's hearts. She said the paintings are inspirational.

Children of Hsinyongfu Daycare view the paintings

Mr. Chou, his sister and friends view the paintings

Mr. Wu and his wife listen to a guide's explanation

Mr. Wu wanted to know more about Falun Gong since the main executive officer of his company Mr. Hsiu is a practitioner. Mr. Wu came to view the paintings on the last day of the exhibition with his newlywed wife. After viewing the paintings, he said he wanted to read Zhuan Falun to learn about Falun Gong.