China - Robert Thivierge

Protest at Chinese Consulate

May 25, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

After leaving the Lilac Festival, I was walking downtown and happened upon a protest march by the Vietnamese Canadian community in Calgary, specifically against recent acts by China, but also there was an expression of opposition against the communist government of Vietnam, which is why you see the flag that was flown by South Vietnam. The protesters marched through the streets downtown (travelling several blocks) until they arrived at the Chinese Consulate. I'm not sure how many there were, but it was in the hundreds.

Rise Up Tibet

March 10, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On March 10, 2014 protesters gathered across from the Chinese Consulate in Calgary, Alberta marking Tibetan Uprising Day.

I (heart) Tibet

March 10, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On March 10, 2014 protesters gathered across from the Chinese Consulate in Calgary, Alberta marking Tibetan Uprising Day.

Tibetan Uprising Day

March 10, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On March 10, 2014 protesters gathered across from the Chinese Consulate in Calgary, Alberta marking Tibetan Uprising Day.

Falun Gong Remembers

April 25, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I spotted this demonstration outside the Chinese Consulate, while I was riding the train to go see the Comic Expo. So, I had to go take some pics. I beleive they were marking the anniversy of the first large scale crackdown on Falun Gong followers.

Undercover(?) Cop Harasses Photographer in Calgary

June 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

note: Initially the face of the self-declared "undercover" cop (2nd from right) was pixilated. But, since then, I have revealed it, as I believe there is a serious threat to public safety from people who say they're police, fail to provide any ID, and who engage in secret/undocumented detentions.

Freedom of Speech needed in China

June 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Protesters in Calgary gathered outside the Chinese consulate to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, which took place on June 4, 1989. It was a peaceful gathering, watched by a typically oversized police presence.

It was a long day, with a long march, in the sun. Time for a rest. This concludes the protesting day, we'll be back again.

Tibetan Freedom Fist Jab

August 23, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

However, Fox News (and maybe the PRC) may call this a "terrorist fist jab".

Wearing buttons for Tibet

August 23, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the pictures I took in downtown Calgary of a protest for Tibetan freedom against the Chinese government. Protesters started at Olympic Plaza and marched to the Chinese consulate, which is where these protesters are. The girl is wearing assorted pro-Tibet buttons.

Denise rides off with cops

August 23, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Protester Denise Ogonoski can be seen in the back seat, being taken away by police. She was taken in because she had climbed up a light pole to put up a Tibetan flag outside the Chinese consulate. One thing that concerned me after this happened, was I overheard another protester asking where Denise was taken, and the police officer didn't seem to know or care to find out.