By a practitioner in Long Island, New York
(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners in New York participated in the 81st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Huntington, Long Island, New York on Sunday, March 8, 2015. The procession included a flag team, waist drum team, and demonstrations of the Falun Dafa exercises.
When the Falun Dafa procession passed by the main stage, the parade organizers and state representatives shook hands with the practitioners and expressed thanks for Dafa's presence in the parade.
Long Islanders lining the streets waved to the practitioners, applauded and took photos of the brightly-colored Falun Dafa procession as it passed by.
Some people approached practitioners during the parade to ask for introductory materials about Falun Dafa.
“Falun Dafa,” “Beautiful!” was often heard from the crowd.
“I love Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance!” a resident exclaimed.
Practitioners warmly received at the 81st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Huntington, Long Island, New York on Sunday, March 8, 2015.
