(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners participated in seven Christmas parades in New Zealand from December 6 to 12, 2023. Practitioners’ waist-drum team, Chinese dragon performances, and Tian Guo Marching Band left many in awe. They were awarded “Best Participant” at the Waiuku Santa Parade. Many people praised the practitioners after learning that they abided by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

The Tian Guo Marching Band participated in the Papatoetoe Santa Parade on December 6, the waist-drum team participated in the Mangere Santa Parade on December 7, and the waist-drum team, Chinese dragon dance, and Tian Guo Marching Band participated in the Christmas parades in Hikurangi, Rotorua and Waiuku on December 9. The waist-drum team also participated in the parade in Papamoa, and the Tian Guo Marching Band participated in the Howick Santa Parade on December 10, 2023.

Practitioners participated in the Papatoetoe Santa Parade on December 6, 2023.

Practitioners participated in the Christmas parade in Mangere on December 7, 2023.

Practitioners participated in a Christmas parade in Rotorua on December 7, 2023.

Practitioners participated in a Christmas parade in Waiuku on December 7, 2023.

Practitioners participated in a Christmas parade in Papamoa on December 7, 2023.

Practitioners participated in a Christmas parade in Howick on December 7, 2023.

Auckland Councilor Admires the Principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance

Lotu Fuli praises Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

Lotu Fuli is a councilor in the Manukau ward. She praised the waist drum performances, and said, “Practitioners’ performances are always amazing and full of vitality. I also see many elderly practitioners who look very healthy and energetic. This is great!”

Ms. Fuli said, “I like the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance a lot. I really like the idea that if we all care about each other, build an inclusive, close-knit community, and treat our neighbors well, then we will be better off as a community and as a society.”

Community Officer: We Should Pass on the Principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance

Lorraine Anderson said the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are beneficial to society.

Lorraine Anderson, a community liaison officer, said, “Falun Dafa practitioners’ performances are marvelous. The parade is very eye-catching and it is great that they can come and participate in this parade. Their costumes design looked smart.”

She said the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are beneficial to society, “We are facing hard times now. Many people are losing focus in their lives. Some people resort to drugs while others avoid mingling with others. The older generation grew up with traditional values. It is a pity that so many people are lost. We do not have the right way to resolve this. Parents do not know how to care for their children. Some parents are irresponsible and even resort to domestic abuse, and the crime rates are high. I think we ought to pass down the traditional values of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.”

Falun Dafa’s Principles are Important for Everyone

Bernadette Rawiri enjoys the Chinese dragon dance.

Bernadette Rawiri is a sales assistant at an artwork company. She said, “I’ve never seen a Chinese dragon dance. I like the design of the Chinese dragon. Their costumes are beautiful and the dragon symbolizes good luck.”

She also liked Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and said, “I’ve tried my best to abide by these principles. People and children are influenced too much by social media. It’s hard for people to follow the truth and live an honest life. People are forgetting their true selves. I’ve taught my children to be kind and compassionate. I believe that Falun Dafa’s principles are important to everyone, as well as family and friends.”

University Student Wishes to Learn More About Falun Dafa

Shelby

Shelby is a university student majoring in psychology. She said, “I like the waist-drummers’ costumes. Their dancing is cool and they are in sync.”

She likes to meditate because she sometimes feels anxious. Meditating helps her calm down, and she feels clear-headed and energized afterward. She was happy to receive information about Falun Dafa and said she is interested in learning more about the practice.

Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are Great Universal Principles

Ali Naqvi and Salme Naqvi from Pakistan said they enjoyed the Tian Guo Marching Band performance.

Salme said, “I like the marching band’s performance a lot! It is perfect!”

The couple agreed with the principles of Falun Dafa, and Salme said, “These principles are absolutely important to live a healthy and beautiful life. Mental health, being kind to others, and having a peaceful mind are so important in today’s society. The principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are great values.”

Her husband Ali Navqi said he meditated. After learning how the Chinese Communist Party persecutes Falun Dafa, he said, “I think the CCP ideology is the complete opposite of Falun Dafa practitioners. I am personally very much against the persecution. It is terrible.”

He told the practitioners, “Keep up the great work!”