(Clearwisdom.net) On January 3^rd, 2006, two London Falun Gong practitioners attended a New Years Day Award Ceremony and VIP's Thank You Meeting for the participants of the London Parade at The Mayor's Parlour in Westminster Town Hall, London. The Falun Gong group entry received a commemorative plaque and a certificate presented by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Tim Joiner, along with the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London Mr. Roger Bramble DL and the event director, on behalf of the patrons, supporters and organizers of the 2006 New Year's Day Parade and Festival in recognition and appreciation of their participation in the parade.

From left to right: The Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Tim Joiner, two Falun Gong practitioners and the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London Mr. Roger Bramble DL

London parade commemorative plaque

London parade commemorative certificate

The ceremony was attended by many of the parade participants as well as Mayors of other London districts. The Mayor, the Lieutenant and the event director expressed thanks to the two practitioners and asked them to convey their gratitude to the rest of the group for having such a colorful and interesting display as a part of the London parade. They also expressed their heartfelt wish for Falun Gong to continue being a highlight of the parade.

On January 1, 2006, U.K. Falun Gong practitioners marched in the "Largest European Street Parade." More than 10,000 marched for the 20^th London New Year parade, which attracted about 450,000 London spectators. Practitioners performed traditional Chinese cultural arts and demonstrated the five sets of Falun Gong exercises. Wherever they appeared, their performance was acclaimed for its exceptional beauty and peace.

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