(Minghui.org) Canada celebrated its 156^th National Day on July 1, 2023. The Tian Guo Marching Band, Falun Dafa exercise team, and waist drum team, all composed of practitioners from Toronto, were invited to participate in the Canada Day parade held in Mississauga.

As the three groups of practitioners marched along the parade route, spectators on both sides applauded and cheered. Some spectators shouted, “Happy Canada Day!” while others followed the exercise group’s movements as they did the exercises and said that they wanted to learn Falun Dafa.

The Tian Guo Marching Band, Falun Dafa exercise team, and waist drum team in the Canada Day parade in Mississauga on July 1

“I Want to Join You!”

Anna expressed her commitment to begin learning Falun Dafa

Anna has practiced energy healing for 25 years. When she saw the Tian Guo Marching Band she said, “The band’s music has very strong energy yet is peaceful at the same time. Their blue outfits also brings me a sense of calm.”

When she saw the Falun Dafa exercise group that followed the Tian Guo Marching Band, Anna copied their movements. She pressed her palms together in front of her chest to thank practitioners at the end and said, “They are remarkable and their exercises are so serene. I saw the words on their banner that describes Falun Dafa as a practice that involves meditation and self-cultivation. It’s truly beautiful!”

Anna said she was very interested in the practice and wanted to know how to get started. “I know energy can have a healing effect because I used to practice meditation,” Anna told a practitioner. “Your practice looks different from what I learned. Can I join you and learn Falun Dafa?” She searched for Falun Dafa online and said that she was committed to learning more about it and would begin practicing.

She also commented, “We need to coexist with everything around us in heartfelt harmony. But people have become selfish, self-centered, and unsympathetic. They are not kind to each other. It’s as if they’ve forgotten how to interact in a friendly and loving way.

“I believe that Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance can awaken their dormant hearts and bring them back to their original kind nature. I believe Falun Dafa can help people’s physical and mental health, because when one is stressed, diseases follow, so practicing the exercises and meditation can help one relax. It is effective.”

When she heard that the practitioners drove from Toronto to participate in the parade, Anna exclaimed, “I’m from Toronto, too. I really hope to see you in Toronto!”

“Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance Are Principles and Qualities Worth Pursuing”

“The music of the Tian Guo Marching Band is beautiful. It makes me feel joyful!” Rosvita said. “I’ve seen the band before. Their members look sincere, friendly, and enthusiastic.”

When the Falun Dafa exercise group passed by, Rosvita commented, “It seems that this practice can regulate the body, emotions, and spirit. There is a negative side in this world, including discrimination and hatred, making Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance very important!”

Elizabeth said she very much liked the Tian Guo Marching Band’s music.

This was the first time Elizabeth and her husband Robert had ever seen the Tian Guo Marching Band, and they danced in time to the music. Elizabeth said, “It’s fantastic! The music and their steps are so well-coordinated, and their music is delightful!”

Robert added, “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are principles and qualities worth pursuing.”