Across the globe, friendships prosper in some communities while others live with indifference, and some live in a hostile environment. This is what Epoch Times reporters from areas such as Sweden to Chile discovered when they asked locals,
“Is there friendship between neighbors where you live?”

Ystad, Sweden: Hanna Palm, 23, Preschool Teacher: Yes, absolutely, there is friendship between us neighbors. We help each other when in need, for example with the post, water the flowers, and support each other with different things, and drink some coffee, or tea together—that's very nice.