(Clearwisdom.net) On October 8, the first "Truthfulness Compassion Forbearance" International Art Exhibition in Italy was inaugurated in the town of Andorno Micca. The art exhibition was held in the exhibition hall of the Artist Association. The exhibition was held for two weeks and concluded on October 23. Association members felt honored that these outstanding paintings by artists who practice Falun Gong were displayed in their exhibition hall. They provided much help and gave many constructive suggestions to the exhibition.

A corner of the exhibition

A corner of the exhibition

Andorno Micca Mayor views a painting

Andorno Micca Mayor speaks at the opening ceremony

During the inauguration ceremony, a spokeswoman for the art exhibition, organized by the Falun Gong Association, greeted the guests. A Falun Gong practitioner demonstrated the exercises, and the Mayor of Andorno Micca gave a speech. The mayor stressed the importance of such a wonderful art and cultural activity. He invited guests to contemplate the importance of paying attention to the people who are suffering from persecution. He also said that the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance are what everyone should believe in around the world. A female artist, a member of the Artist Association, praised the artwork for both its message and quality.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a great number of people visited the exhibition until late at night. Visitors were shocked by the contrast between the beauty of Falun Gong and the brutal persecution by the Chinese Communist Party. The guests earnestly viewed the paintings, read the introductory material about the paintings, and exchanged their opinions.

One visitor said that it is hard to accept that such a cruel persecution is still happening. A 69-year-old man shed tears in front of the painting, "A Tragedy in China." Some visitors said that they would come back to view the paintings again.

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