(Clearwisdom.net) The 24^th Chinese New Year Gala in Quincy, MA, was held by the Chinese Association and Chinese Medical Center in Quincy at a local high school on February 12. Falun Gong practitioners had a booth at the gala, and raised awareness about Falun Gong and the persecution.

Demonstrating the exercises

U.S. Senator Scott Brown, State Representatives Bruce Ayers and Tackey Chan, and the mayor of Quincy, Tom Koch, attended the celebration. They also visited the Falun Gong booth and spoke with the practitioners.

Senator Scott Brown takes a picture with a practitioner

Senator Scott Brown talked with the practitioners at the booth. The practitioners shared with him up-to-date facts regarding the persecution of Falun Gong in China, and he accepted some informational materials. He took a picture with a practitioner.

State Representative Bruce Ayers encouraged practitioners to continue their efforts

State Representative Bruce Ayers watched the demonstration of the Falun Gong exercises. He talked to practitioners, and praised them for their perseverance. He encouraged practitioners to persist in their faith and continue their efforts to stop the persecution.