(Minghui.org) May 13, 2013 marks the 14 th annual World Falun Dafa Day as well as Falun Dafa founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s 62th birthday. Practitioners held a series of celebration activities on May 12 at Shilin Mansion to celebrate the day and show their gratitude Master Li.
Practitioners form the characters for Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and shout out “Happy Birthday Revered Master!” 
The practitioners set up posters that show the history of Falun Dafa in the past years, drawing a lot of attention from passersby.
Bus after bus of tourists from China came to see the Mansion. Many of them read the posters carefully despite the rain. A practitioner brought the 109 rare udumbara flowers he has from his home so the passersby could see the miraculous flower that only blossoms once every 3,000 years. Tourists took out their cameras and took many pictures, considering themselves very lucky.
Several practitioners in celestial maiden costumes greeted the visitors and gave out paper lotus flowers and Falun Dafa fliers. A Chinese tourist gave a thumbs up and said “Falun Dafa is good” to show his support.
On the stage, the NTDTV Chinese Flag and Drum Team performed. Their majestic beat and uniform movements drew many visitors to the audience. The performance from little practitioners from Doudou Kindergarten won loud applause. Every practitioner performed with the purest heart and best skills to show the people how wonderful Falun Dafa is.
The NTDTV Chinese Flag and Drum Team performs on stage
Little practitioners from Doudou Kindergarten perform
Several practitioners shared their experiences in the practice. Ms. Yu Mingduan, 66 years old, said that she once had to visit hospitals 80 times a year. After reading the Falun Dafa book Zhuan Falun 12 times, she began to live by the teachings every day. Now her complexion is rosy and she is illness-free. Mr. Cao Jingcong, 70 years old, also gained health because of the practice. His face looked healthy and he spoke with a strong voice.
Mr. Cao Jingcong, 70 years old, is healthy because of the practice
Mr. Chen Cianqi, 27, became a practitioner when he was 15 years old. The teachings allowed him to make peace with his sister. His parents and sister became practitioners too after seeing the improvements in his character.
Mr. Chen Cianqi, 27, became a practitioner when he was 15 years old
Ms. Liao Yuting and Ms. Liao Xiuyin are sisters. They had been poor since they were little and none of their relatives was willing to help them. They were disappointed with people until they began to practice Falun Dafa nine years ago. The improvement in Liao Xiuyin’s character solved her family problems. Now her parents-in-law and sister-in-law are very happy with her. Liao Xiuyin’s second oldest sister’s chronic depression was cured after reading Zhuan Falun . That is why Liao Yuting, the oldest sister, also became a practitioner a year ago.
Ms. Liao Yuting (left) and Ms. Liao Xiuyin (right) are sisters
Mr. Huang Mingsheng and Ms. Zeng Jinhui have an one-year-old son. They are happy with their family life. They work hard and get along with their coworkers. When they have a fight, they follow the teachings to solve their problems. Mr. Huang said that the biggest gain from practicing Falun Dafa was that now he has a purpose in life and feels more solid in his heart. He no longer feels helpless.
Mr. Huang Mingsheng and Ms. Zeng Jinhui and their one-year-old son
After all the activities, all the practitioners gathered to form the characters for Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance on the lawn. With their most sincere hearts, together they shouted, “Happy Birthday Revered Master!” “Falun Dafa is good!”
