(Minghui.org) It has been 23 years since practitioners began clarifying the truth about Falun Dafa and the persecution to people in Hong Kong. Many residents say they can now see through the CCP’s (Chinese Communist Party) propaganda. They know that Falun Dafa is good, and some even began practicing. On the Chinese New Year, many Hong Kong residents and practitioners’ family members would like to wish the founder of Falun Dafa, Master Li Hongzhi, a Happy New Year and thank him for introducing Falun Dafa to the world.

They also expressed their gratitude to Falun Dafa practitioners for continuing their truth-clarification efforts in Hong Kong despite facing various obstacles. They hope that more people will come to know the truth in these difficult times.

Restaurant Owner: Everyone Should Stand Firm and Follow “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance”

Mother Xu, the owner of Xu Ji Kitchen Dim Sum, wishes every Falun Dafa practitioner a healthy and prosperous New Year.

Having interacted with Falun Dafa practitioners for years, Mother Xu, the owner of Xu Ji Kitchen Dim Sum, feels that they truly follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in whatever they do. She said that practitioners are very kind, “No matter what negative words others say about Falun Dafa, they only respond with kindness.”

Mother Xu stepped forward whenever the CCP-affiliated “Youth Care Association” attacked practitioners. “In 2014, the Hong Kong Youth Care Association hurled insults at practitioners. I called the police whenever I witnessed this.”

Mother Xu said that Falun Dafa is a role model for the rest of society with its principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. “Since my initial introduction to Falun Dafa practitioners, they have not wavered from their principles. Every single one of them remains in good health. In 2020, two practitioners taught our customers how to meditate. My customers still remember this experience. Practitioners teach those interested in the exercises every week. Our restaurant aspires to be like Falun Dafa practitioners—we strive to be honest and serve the best quality dim sum.”

She said that despite the deteriorating social environment in Hong Kong, Falun Dafa practitioners remain dedicated to running their independent newspaper. “Without Falun Dafa, I would not have the chance to learn the truth. We should support and love them.”

Mother Xu also hopes Falun Dafa’s physical and mental cultivation methods can help restore Hong Kong’s true essence. “We live in a very abnormal state now. Everyone’s body and spirit have suffered a serious blow, and we are struggling to recover. Through our food culture, I hope to convey the spirit of Hong Kong to the rest of the world. We can do it!

“Everyone should remain strong and diligent. Let the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance flourish and spread throughout the world. I wish every Falun Dafa practitioner good health and a prosperous new year. I hope practitioners will cherish Falun Dafa’s founder Mr. Li Hongzhi forever.”

Retail Clothing Outlet Owner: Falun Dafa Brings Hope to Hong Kong

Clothing store owner Jim.

For many years Jim, the owner of Chill JS Fashion Store, observed practitioners clarifying the truth about the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa to the public throughout downtown Hong Kong. “Thinking back, although the bloody images of the persecution were terrifying, at least the people of Hong Kong had freedom of speech and could express their own opinions.”

Over the years, Jim gradually learned more about Falun Dafa. “Its fundamental concepts are very sacred, adhering to the excellent principles Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Practitioners are also very steadfast,” he said.

“Practitioners continue to tell people the true situation while adhering to Falun Dafa’s principles. I hope this will continue. Every society must have its own voice, this cannot be completely obliterated. Falun Dafa practitioners’ continued efforts to clarify the truth represent hope for the citizens of Hong Kong. That they still dare to sing a different tune in Hong Kong is an incomparable act of courage!”

“I wish Mr. Li Hongzhi a Happy New Year and good health. I hope more people will learn the practice, and practitioners continue to uphold the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance!”

Film Producer: Experiencing the Spirit of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance

Film producer and actor He Junyi experienced for himself the goodness of Falun Dafa practitioners and their selfless consideration of others.

At first, film producer and actor He Junyi distanced himself from Falun Dafa. But in 2014, he came across various media publications and learned the truth about Falun Dafa. He realized that Falun Dafa is upright and righteous.

“From Falun Dafa practitioners, I feel the spirit of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, a trait rarely displayed by people now. In modern society, people rarely help each other unconditionally, but practitioners do! I want to take this opportunity to wish Mr. Li Hongzhi a Happy New Year, good health, prosperity, and fulfillment of all his wishes!”

Media Staff: Falun Dafa Encourages Many to Persevere

May, a Hong Kong media staff, said, “I completely respect Falun Dafa practitioners from the bottom of my heart.”

May, a media staff, has a deep understanding of Falun Dafa through her good friend, who is a practitioner. “Practitioners are very kind. The ‘compassion’ in Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is achievable and can be felt by others.

“I respect Falun Dafa practitioners from the bottom of my heart because they remain unwavering in their goals. They have influenced those around them to also remain steadfast! I wish Mr. Li Hongzhi good health and a Happy New Year!”

Pro-democracy Supporter: Falun Dafa Parade Inspired Me

Xiong Li, a Hong Kong pro-democracy supporter and friend of Falun Dafa.

Xiong Li is a friend of Falun Dafa and a pro-democracy activist. “I would like to wish great Master Li Hongzhi a Happy New Year. I hope Falun Dafa continues to spread across the five continents and eventually the rest of the world. May Master Li be able to return to his hometown in China to spread the teachings.

“My first impression of Falun Dafa was seeing the parade across Causeway Bay many years ago. The parade participants exuded an upright aura that impressed me greatly. This energy penetrated my heart and stirred my desire to join them.”

When practitioners were persecuted by the CCP’s Youth Care Association, Xiong Li stood up and supported them. “If not for the unreasonable suppression and bullying by the Youth Care Association, I might not have learned about Falun Dafa. Many Hong Kong people were disgusted by the Youth Care Association’s behavior. Having suffered many injustices, we raised our swords to help. Despite their mistreatment at the hands of the Youth Care Association, practitioners remained peaceful and continued to abide by the law.

“Falun Dafa practitioners are principled and have strong beliefs. They believe in Gods, have faith, and adhere to the universal characteristics of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Under the National Security Law, Falun Dafa remains a legal entity because it is in harmony with the characteristics of the universe and has the blessings of Gods. Without faith, they could not have persevered till today, nor succeeded in resisting the CCP’s powerful persecution.” Xiong Li hopes practitioners will continue to persevere and spread the truth about Falun Dafa to more Hong Kong citizens.

“This amazing practice can resolve illnesses, and many people became healthy after learning the exercises. I speak from personal experience. For over forty years, I suffered from chronic stomach problems. I took many Chinese and Western medicines to no avail. After practicing Falun Dafa, my gastrointestinal problems vanished within a short period of time. Now I feel completely reborn and my body is immune to all sorts of toxins.

“Falun Dafa is the only hope for human beings. This practice can save souls and uplift moral values. Falun Dafa’s book Zhuan Falun is sacred and amazing. It can move people’s hearts and purify their soul. Some are moved to tears while reading it. It can change a person’s life, allowing one to gain faith. What Master Li Hongzhi has given us is immeasurable!”

Xiong Li helped create a group to expose the Youth Care Association’s actions. The group also defended against the persecution of Falun Dafa, voiced support for the “one country, two systems” constitution, and petitioned for the dissolution of the Youth Care Association. From 2012, the Youth Care Association persistently harassed practitioners as they went about in public to clarify the truth about the persecution of Falun Dafa. The Association was disbanded on December 31, 2020.

Former New Territories Village Chief: My Wife’s Health and Temper Improved After Practicing Dafa

Chen Yingtian, a native resident and former village head of Ping Yeung Village, Fanling, New Territories.

Chen Yingtian, a native resident and former village head of Pingyang Village, Fanling, New Territories, is married to a Falun Dafa practitioner. An avid reader of The Epoch Times, he says his wife’s practice of Falun Dafa brought blessings to his family and inspired his staunch belief in the goodness of Falun Dafa and practitioners.

“This cultivation practice improved my wife’s health. She used to be short-tempered, but her temper improved drastically over the past two years. A formerly self-centered person, she has become more considerate of others. I feel Falun Dafa is very good.

“I admire the practitioner’s perseverance in spreading the truth, despite the oppressive situation in Hong Kong. I wish Master Li Hongzhi and all Falun Dafa practitioners a Happy New Year and good health. May the new year usher in an era of peace for the world!”

Background: What Is Falun Dafa and Why Is the CCP Persecuting It?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China, in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people who have embraced the teachings, which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and have learned the five exercises, have experienced improved health and well-being.

Jiang Zemin, former head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), perceived the spiritual discipline’s growing popularity as a threat to the CCP’s atheistic ideology and on July 20, 1999, he issued an order to eradicate the practice.

Under Jiang’s personal direction, the CCP established the 610 Office, an extralegal security organization with the power to override the police and judicial systems and whose sole function is to carry out the persecution of Falun Dafa.

Minghui.org has confirmed the deaths of thousands of practitioners as a result of the persecution over the past 23 years. The actual number is believed to be much higher. Countless practitioners have been imprisoned and tortured for their faith.

There is concrete evidence that the CCP sanctions the harvesting of organs from detained practitioners, who are murdered to supply China’s organ transplant industry.