Zhen Shan Ren International Art Exhibition, Vancouver, BC

 (Photo Credit: Epoch Times) 

ART THAT AWAKENS THE SOUL

The Truth-Compassion-Tolerance International Art Exhibition showcases award-winning pieces by eminent world-class artists of classical realism called "new renaissance". Realistic oil paintings and Chinese water colours from mostly Chinese artists give a unique insight into the spiritual discipline of Falun Gong. These artists' main purpose is to spark reflection and inspire the human spirit.

The exhibit has toured in more than 50 countries, including 500 exhibitions across the globe inspiring millions of viewers.

"This is the best classical arts I have seen. Words cannot describe how precious these paintings are."
-- Renowned Pennsylvania sculptor Karl Stirner

WHERE AND WHEN

Moat Gallery
Vancouver Central Library, Lower Floor
350 West Georgia, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1 View map
Feb. 3-28, 2013
Sundays: 10am-6pm
Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm

Everyone is encouraged to come see this inspiring, deep, and beautiful art show. Free admission

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Vancouver: Matas launches 'State Organs: Transpland Abuse in China'

BOOK LAUNCH

State Organs: Transplant Abuse in China

David Matas presents a collection of essays from four continents that provide facts and witness accounts on the practice of illegal, forced organ harvesting from prisoners in China. Referring to the international code of ethics, the author will discuss what needs to be done to end the killing of Chinese prisoners for their organs.

Co-editor and contributor David Matas is the co-author, with David Kilgour, of “Bloody Harvest: The Killing of Falun Gong for Their Organs.” For their efforts in combating Chinese organ transplant abuse, Matas and Kilgour were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010.

October 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Vancouver Public Library, Alice MacKay Room
350 W Georgia Street

Free admission

Presented by Seraphim Editions

Vancouver: Forum on China’s political turmoil and future - 26 May, 2012

Public Forum on China in Vancouver

Expert panel discusses China’s political turmoil and future

Insights into recent political turmoil in China and its impact on China and the world

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Tianliang Zhang, Professor at George Mason University, Senior China Analyst with NTD. Dr. Zhang has provided over 40 commentaries since the explosive Wang Lijun case began making headlines in February. Traffic to NTD website has increased sevenfold since February. Will participate through TV from Washington DC.

Jason Loftus, Chief Editor of The Epoch Times (Canada), which has won national awards in both Canada and the US for its China coverage. The paper has reported ahead of the curve on events unfolding in China and its Chinese website has had upwards of 6 million hits per day recently due to its coverage of the current political turmoil there. 

Yiyang Xia, Senior commentator with NTD. Mr.Xia has presented his research and analysis at the European Parliament and United Nations. Will participate through TV from Washington DC.

Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Room B
   181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z-2W3 

The past three months have been anything but ordinary times in China. Headline-making developments include a high-profile defection attempt to the US consulate, the ousting of a prominent Party official, and the dramatic escape of a blind rights lawyer from house arrest--all prior to the upcoming power transition in China. With the downfall of a few hardliners in the leadership, many wonder whether there is an opportunity for China to move toward greater respect for rule of law and human rights.

We welcome your participation in this forum. See you there!

Sponsored by New Tang Dynasty TV (NTD)

An award-winning multilingual TV and broadcaster of uncensored news into China

 Channel 541/Shaw Cable

Vancouver: Shen Yun Feb. 3-5 2012 - Be there!

REVIVING 5,000 YEARS OF CIVILIZATION Shen Yun. For Chinese, the words evoke a sense of wonder, magic, and the divine. To audiences who have seen it, they recall the experience of a lifetime—a moment so powerfully beautiful it touches the soul. Discover the glory of a fantastically rich culture, that of classical China, brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral compositions. Magnificently costumed dancers—the world's elite—move in poetic arrangements that evoke pastoral beauty, imperial drama, and the glory of an ancient civilization. This season, discover what art was meant to be. Discover Shen Yun. • Go behind the scenes • Watch video profiles of principal dancers Buy Tickets "So inspiring, I think I may have found some ideas for the next Avatar movie." —Robert Stromberg, Academy Award-winning production designer for Avatar "An extraordinary experience...exquisitely beautiful." —Cate Blanchett, Academy Award-winning actress "A dazzling show... A spectacle" —Globe and Mail What audiences are saying... Read more reviews on Shen Yun's website: Read More

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Shen Yun Stages Its Own Chinese Cultural Revolution on a Grand Scale

China is living through an intellectual and creative dark age. While the nation's economy booms and consumer culture thrives, the totalitarian government has "overhauled" the nation's arts communities to bring them in line with its political dogma. Historical relics and traditions have been destroyed or suppressed because they are seen as obstacles to progress. Yet 5-millennia-old tradition in a country of more than 1 billion people dies hard, and there is an active resistance. This week its name is Shen Yun. The New York-based arts group, whose name translates to "the beauty of divine beings dancing," was formed in 2006 to preserve and present traditional Chinese dance and music. It now has more than 200 performers, including dancers, vocalists, and an orchestra. It performs at the War Memorial Opera House through Sunday. ​Among the instruments used is the two-stringed erhu, sometimes called the Chinese violin.

Shen Yun employs stunning costumes, sets, and dance moves, and uses bilingual hosts and subtitles to explain the content of the pieces. Its online FAQ answers questions such as "What should I wear?" and "Why would I enjoy a Chinese show?"

Some people have criticized the group for covertly promoting the dissident Buddhist spiritual practice known as Falun Gong. But based on what we know about this sect, the worst that might happen is you begin to pursue better health and spiritual enlightenment after seeing an amazing show. Sounds like a good start to 2012 to us.

Shen Yun performs through Jan. 8 at the War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness (at Grove), S.F. Admission is $60-$220.

Shen Yun will play at the Vancouver Queen Elizabeth Theatre Feb.3-5.

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Letters Re: "Chinese consulate urged mayor to boycott (Falun Gong) show"

Letters of the week

Vancouver Courier - Apart from the flagrant attempts to influence Canadian politicians by the Chinese Communist Party, I'd like to draw attention to another aspect of the article.

Using artistic expression to share spiritual belief has been common since the dawn of history. Christianity inspired most of the great art of the West, such as the world famous painting of the Sistine Chapel to give one example. I am sure many of us enjoyed the masterpieces of Handel (The Messiah) and Schubert (Ave Maria). Such are the riches bequeathed to a multifaceted society that offers freedom of belief.

Before the Chinese Communist Party violently enforced its own state religion of atheism upon the Chinese people, there was a rich spiritual environment of Buddhism and Taoism. The CCP's Cultural Revolution saw the mass destruction of monasteries and temples, and the public humiliation, torture and murder of monks, nuns and other spiritual believers. Unfortunately, these barbaric practises have not gotten any better in the 21st century as witnessed by the violent suppression of Falun Gong practitioners, Christian house leader Uyghurs and Tibetans, plus any Chinese people of conscience who would support them. Using the power of art to expose persecution has been used by many valiant causes, many of which have been supported by Amnesty International.

The mission of Shen Yun is to revive 5,000 years of divinely inspired Chinese culture. After more than 60 years of Communist rule in China, however, Shen Yun is showing that the deeper spiritual core of the ancient Chinese culture, with its values of benevolence, honour, propriety, wisdom and sincerity, as well as a reverence for the gods and the heavens, cannot be destroyed.

Sophia Bronwen, Vancouver

Letters of the week

Vancouver Courier (Canada) - Why am I not surprised. A Chinese official again tries to interfere in Canadian affairs, this time by asking Mayor Robertson not to attend the Shen Yun Performing Arts show. This is par for the course for Chinese consulates around the world when it comes to anything related to Falun Gong. They don't like Shen Yun because, in part at least, it uses art to expose the repression of Falun Gong and the horror Falun Gong practitioners go through in Chinese jails. Through the Cultural Revolution and other violent campaigns, the Chinese government gutted the traditional culture of China, and Shen Yun is reviving it. Beijing doesn't like that either, so they try to interfere with the show and bad-mouth it. The good news is, nobody really listens. From what I know, many government officials have gone to the show even though they received letters similar to Robertson's. Good for them for not allowing themselves to be bullied by a dictatorial regime.

Joan Quain, Victoria