(Clearwisdom.net) As the third largest city in Turkey, Izmir is also one of the oldest cities of the Mediterranean world. On April 9, 2006, Turkish Falun Gong practitioners went to Izmir to introduce Falun Gong to people belonging to a local Culture and Arts association.

Introducing Falun Dafa at a local Culture and Arts association

Practitioner Ters introduced both the principles and the exercises to the audience. The audience showed their interest by asking questions about dual cultivation of mind and body and suggested that a local Falun Gong association be set up. Practitioners were also told that they had heard of Falun Gong from practitioners in Ankara.

Practitioner told the audience that they could understand and learn more by reading the books, particularly Zhuan Falun, the main text of Falun Dafa..

The audience photocopied the two books and suggested that a nine day introductory class be held in the city. They also presented flowers to practitioners to show their gratitude.

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