(Minghui.org) The 22nd annual Winter Magic Festival in the City of Blue Mountains Australia attracted an estimated 40 thousand spectators this year. “It is the weekend when artists, musicians, dancers, drummers, choirs, stalls and community take over one of Australia's most famous towns,” according to the festival's official site.
“Peace” was the theme for this year's festival, which took place on June 20, 2015, in Katoomba, the chief town of the City of Blue Mountains, in New South Wales.
The Divine Land Marching Band and “Celestial Maidens” with their colorful costumes, both comprised of Falun Dafa practitioners, were a big hit in the festival's Grand Parade. The crowd cheered and applauded as the Falun Dafa procession approached. One spectator shouted, “You're spectacular and amazing! Where can I learn to practice Falun Dafa?” Some spectators posed for photos with the band.
Falun Dafa's procession in the Winter Magic Grand Parade in Katoomba on June 20, 2015
John Deller, coordinator for the Falun Dafa procession, was interviewed by reporters from a local TV station. They commented, “Your procession looked especially beautiful in the parade,” and wanted to know more about Falun Dafa, including where they could learn the practice in the Blue Mountains area.
John said that Falun Dafa cultivates inner peace, which fits into this year's theme. “We hope to bring the benefits of this ancient Chinese cultivation method to everyone,” said John.
