(Clearwisdom.net) The 2007 Penghu International Marathon was held on November 18. More than 8,000 people ran in the race. The event sponsors invited the Divine Land Marching Band and Tianwei Drum Team, both comprised of Falun Gong practitioners, to perform at the opening.

The band plays ahead of the speed-walking group

The drum team performs along the route

Locals look on as the marching band passes by

Mr. Hong Doglin, head of the tourism bureau in Penghu County, said that the Marching Band has a great reputation after other branches of it performed in North America, Europe, Australia and other Asian countries. He praised the band, as it added to the event and drew more spectators.

The marathon started at 7:00 a.m. The speed walking group, consisting of 7,000 people, was preceded by the marching band. The drum team followed and helped add to the festive atmosphere. After the race, the Divine Land Marching Band performed at several tourist spots in Penghu.

Young Falun Gong practitioner in the drum team

County Head Mr. Wang Ganfa issues an award of appreciation to the Falun Gong practitioners

Mr. Wang shares a photo opportunity with the practitioners

Children enjoy lotus flower bookmarks that were distributed by practitioners