(Minghui.org) May 13, 2017 is the 25th anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction, and the 18th World Falun Dafa Day. Falun Gong (also known as Falun Dafa) practitioners across the world celebrate the anniversary by holding various events, including parades, rallies, group exercises, art performances, and so on. The following photos are from celebration events in Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec, and Edmonton, Canada.
Falun Gong Practitioners in Toronto Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
Practitioners held rally in Clarence Park at noon of May 6, followed by a grand parade in Toronto’s Chinatown. They were welcomed by spectators along the path. People who learned about the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution and the CCP's state-sanctioned live organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners condemned the CCP's atrocities. Some Chinese people renounced their memberships in the CCP and its affiliated organizations after learning the nature of the CCP and its crimes.
Falun Gong practitioners have a group photo taken in Clarence Park before the parade.
Falun Gong practitioners hold a grand parade on May 6, 2017 in Toronto to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.
Toronto residents Patrick Gallagher (left) and his friend Giles ask for more informational materials to learn about Falun Gong.
UK electrician Keith Johnson says, “Stop organ harvesting!”
Chantelle Sequeira (right) and her friend Anna Dube (left), students from Ryerson University, indicate that Falun Gong practitioners should have freedom to practice their belief.
Practitioners in Vancouver Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
Practitioners held celebration in front of Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown on May 6, 2017. They expressed their appreciation to Master Li and called on all people to help stop the CCP's persecution. Eleven elected officials sent congratulatory greetings to the event and commended the practitioners’ service to the community.
Group photo of practitioner in front of art gallery.
The Tian Guo Marching Band performs.
Music performance.
Falun Gong exercise demonstration by young practitioners.
Chorus
Waist drum team performs.
Young practitioners do sitting meditation.
Practitioners hold greeting letters from 11 elected officials.
Passersby sign petition against the CCP's persecution.
Practitioners in Quebec Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
Practitioners in Quebec held a parade in Ville de Québec on May 6. The Tian Guo Marching Band performance in the parade drew the attention of many passersby. Spectators applauded warmly.
Group photo of practitioners celebrating World Falun Dafa Day.
Tian Guo Marching Band performs in the parade.
More than 100 practitioners held celebration programs on Frantina Castle Square to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day after the parade. They also demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises. Many people including Chinese tourists watched their art performance and exercise demonstration. Some people learned the Falun Gong exercises on the spot.
Practitioners in Edmonton Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
Practitioners in Edmonton held celebration in a park on May 6. They also raised awareness about the CCP's persecution. Eleven elected officials sent greeting letters to wish the event success, and commend the contribution of Falun Gong to local communities. They also condemned the CCP's persecution and expressed their support for the practitioners' efforts to end the persecution.
Group photo of the practitioners celebrating World Falun Dafa Day.
Art performance.
Practitioners hold the greeting letters from eleven elected officials.
Falun Gong exercise demonstration. Passersby learned more about the practice.
Letter from Tany Yao, member of Legislative Assembly in Alberta.
Letter from City Council member Mike Nickel.
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