Sydney, Australia: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day with a Grand Parade and Rally

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2021 was the 22^th World Falun Dafa Day. At 8 a.m, people heading to work were greeted by the peaceful scene of practitioners demonstrating the exercises on the plaza in front of the Customs House building next to the world renowned Sydney Opera House. The group morning exercises kicked off the day’s activities.

People heading to work on May 13, 2021 were greeted by the peaceful scene of practitioners doing their morning exercises. 

Next, a rally in celebration of World Falun Dafa Day was attended by practitioners and supporters, including Members of Parliament. 

After the rally, the Tian Guo Marching Band led the procession of the Falun Dafa Day parade, which also featured the spirited performances of a colorful flag team and waist drum team. 

Practitioners took a group photo at Belmore Park on May 13, 2021 to wish the founder Master Li a happy 70^th birthday.

Practitioners held a grand parade through the main streets in central Sydney.

People stop to listen as practitioners introduce the spiritual discipline.

Falun Dafa Has Made the Greatest Contribution to Humanity

Mr. Zhang who practices traditional Chinese medicine brought his friend to see the day’s activities. He said, “Falun Dafa has made the greatest contribution to humanity. These people were driven out of China, but wish to save China. They help the whole world see the evil nature of the CCP. I admire and respect practitioners, they are great! My friend and I came to participate in the activities and show our support. I oppose the CCP because it is an inhuman regime. I will do my best to support Falun Dafa.” 

He also said that he's observed practitioners and feels they are the best people. They send a strong positive energy to the world. He thinks people should have gratitude and faith. He said, “From their actions, I feel that practitioners are shining lights. I read the book, Zhuan Falun. I went to Hong Kong and saw practitioners raising awareness about the persecution everywhere. I think they are incredible for bravely resisting the CCP.” 

Falun Dafa’s Pure, Positive Energy Is Most Important to Earth and Humanity

Marie Minamba, a spiritual therapist said Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance guides the world's society on the right path.

Marie Minamba is a spiritual therapist. She said, “This is the first time I saw such a joyous scene. I can feel the pure, positive energy coming from the band’s music. This is what’s most needed in our world, especially amid the pandemic.”

“Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are what society needs. We need these values to help us perfect our lives. We also need this to love one another.” 

She said she loved the traditional costumes worn by practitioners and how the colors complement one another. She felt the blue and yellow looked lovely and reflected positive energy. She also said she was very interested in learning the exercises. She was shocked to learn of the persecution. She said, “Humans should learn to respect and love one another. One should look within to find one’s true, kind nature and return to the path of tradition. Especially after the pandemic broke out, we must stop the CCP from persecuting Falun Dafa and infringing on human rights and freedom of belief. The beauty of ‘Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance’ should be spread everywhere on earth.”