(Clearwisdom.net) In April 2010, Falun Gong practitioners in British Columbia's beautiful Okanagan Valley participated at the annual health expo in the lakeside city of Kelowna. They introduced Falun Gong and demonstrated the exercises. Many people learned the exercises on the spot and expressed their wish to join group practice at the local practice site. The practitioners also told people about the brutal persecution of Falun Gong in China. Many local people signed a petition calling on the Canadian government to help stop the persecution and to safeguard human rights and freedom of belief.

A boy learns to meditate in Vernon

In May, the practitioners were invited to participate in the mind and body health expo in nearby Vernon. The organizer was pleased to see the practitioners. He invited some exhibitors to learn Falun Gong on the spot. Later, he said excitedly that he would tell more people about Falun Gong.

A local practitioner talked to people about the great health improvements she has experienced after practicing Falun Gong.

Many people had heard of Falun Gong before. Some people felt relaxed after learning the exercises. Some said that they wished to learn it but could not find a local practice site, so practitioners agreed to establish a practice here this summer.