A group of over 120 high school students visited the Laogai Museum as part of Hampton University’s Young Diplomats Program on Wednesday, July 15. The students received guided tours of the museum from Laogai Research Foundation staff and were treated to a presentation delivered by Executive Director Harry Wu on his experiences in China’s Laogai…
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Congressman Chris Smith
“Too many people, especially in the West have forgotten… and many, especially in the government, have been far too accommodating of those who committed atrocities. The exceptionally powerful exhibit at Laogai museum should be a reminder to them.”
14th Dalai Lama
“The museum is much needed and the exhibition is great.”
visitor Bradley N.
“Never have my eyes been opened so much to such atrocities. This museum has really moved me.”
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Admission: Free of charge. Donations welcome. Address: 1901 18 St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 (on the southwest corner of 18th St. and T St. NW) Museum Hours: Monday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed on federal holidays) Metro: We are located two blocks north of Dupont Circle Metro’s North (Q St.) Exit on the…
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Special Photo Exhibition: Executions in China China executed approximately 2,400 people in 2013. China executes more people every year than the rest of the world combined. It puts more people to death per week than the U.S. does per year. Currently, 55 crimes are punishable by death, many of which are nonviolent or economic offenses….
visitor Mehreen A.
“The Laogai Museum is a constant reminder of the atrocities that are on-going in China. This museum is riveting. I am so glad Mr. Wu survived to tell his story and build this place because only after global attention is brought to this issue can we help end these labor camps. Everyone should come and…
visitor Rory S.
“A powerful testimony to an ongoing crime.”
visitor Brian D.
“It’s unfortunate that we Americans are so removed from this horrifying reality. Thank you for putting these sources and stories together to show us the truth.”