‘Stand Up and Tell the Truth’: Toronto Falun Gong Practitioners Mark 25th Anniversary of CCP Persecution

On the 25th anniversary of the Chinese communist regime’s persecution campaign against Falun Gong, a large crowd gathered in downtown Toronto on July 20 to demand an end to what they described as the most egregious human rights violation in history. The event included a public performance of Falun Gong’s meditative exercises and a rally at which politicians and human rights advocates gave speeches. A parade through downtown Toronto featured a band performance and the display of banners calling for an end to the persecution. Later in the evening, practitioners were scheduled to hold a candlelight vigil outside the Chinese Consulate to peacefully protest....