(Minghui.org) Continued from Part 1

Many people who saw the flying golden dragon, lively lion dance, and energetic waist drum team said they were impressed. Others said the music played by the Tian Guo Marching Band and the beautiful exercise demonstrations made them feel spiritually uplifted. The lively and peaceful parade drew many peoples’ attention.

From the banners carried by the parade team, people could see that they were Falun Dafa practitioners who were celebrating World Falun Dafa Day. Many people heard about Falun Dafa for the first time, and they agreed with its principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. They also signed petitions to end the persecution in China.

Falun Dafa practitioners from Germany and other European countries held events in Berlin to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day on May 9 and 10, 2025. They hoped to share with people the story about the 33rd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and the wonders of Falun Dafa and the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. They hoped that everyone could join in the World Falun Dafa Day celebrations.

Practitioners held a parade in the former West Berlin area on May 10 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day. The parade passed through well-known business areas.

A car tour traveled through the streets of Berlin to tell people about Falun Dafa through the display boards on top of the cars.

“We Found Peace”

During the parade, the team stopped at scenic spots or hubs to give speeches and tell people about Falun Dafa.

“They have a unique look. Their beautiful smiles, the colors, and the music are all very appealing to us. They made us feel the beauty of the human world.” After the team finished its performance in front of the Berlin Cathedral, four ladies from Spain applauded and expressed their appreciation. They also took photos in front of the parade. They said they were so happy because they felt the event was peaceful. They said they thought the world had become jaded, but from Falun Dafa practitioners’ parade, they felt something peaceful. They said they planned to share the photos with their families and tell them about their experience that day.

A group of friends from Spain took photos together in front of the parade.

They said they saw practitioners demonstrate the Falun Dafa exercises in front of the Brandenburg Gate that morning and it felt very good. They did not expect to see the parade in the evening. They agreed with Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and said they also practice them. They have very different personalities and have been best friends since they were four years old. It is sincerity, kindness, and mutual tolerance that kept them close for decades.

Eleonoree Vasinee stood quietly at the Alexanderplatz watching Falun Dafa practitioners. She is from Ukraine and would soon return home. When she talked with practitioners and heard about Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, she shed tears. At that moment, it seemed that the pressure brought by the war and the uncertainties in life were all released. Ms. Vasinee hugged the practitioner and thanked her for telling her about Falun Dafa and comforting her. “This event is very important. It can bring freedom to the Chinese people and China. I support you,” she said. “The event shows the joy of celebrating the holiday, but when I read the flyer, I learned that the situation (of Falun Dafa in China) is very concerning.” She wished that practitioners could “obtain victory and freedom.”

Eleonoree Vasinee from Ukraine said the event in Berlin was very important

“I Want to Learn Falun Dafa”

Many people accepted fliers about Falun Dafa when the parade passed by, and some said they planned to learn more about it.

“It’s very beautiful,” said Sabine. She said she especially liked, “The banners and the exercise demonstrations.” A practitioner told her about Falun Dafa and she said, “The explanation was so good that I’m planning to go to the practice site. That kind of peace can help people find their own peace. Putting aside everything, then we can quietly find ourselves.” She also said that Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance were, “Very good, truly great. It would be great if it could be spread more widely and farther. Especially in today’s society, it is really outstanding.”

Habashia Salah, who was having a meal at a coffee shop, noticed practitioners passing by and immediately asked how he could learn Falun Dafa. He previously read about Falun Dafa online so knew about it: “It’s very quiet, everyone is very friendly, and it’s suitable for all ages. It’s very good.” However, due to his busy work, he never had the opportunity to learn it. The parade made him think that he could relieve his knee pain by practicing Falun Dafa. Over the past more than ten years, fifteen surgeries did not help. Not only did his knee problem not get solved, but he also suffered mentally. He said that he hoped that practicing Falun Dafa, “Can make my mind clear and help me relax, so I want to learn Falun Dafa.”

Hope That One Day Falun Dafa Day Is Celebrated in China

People sign a petition to support practitioners.

Danny, a consultant from the United States, asked after learning that the event was to celebrate Falun Dafa Day, “Can this be celebrated in China too?” He knew what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) did and signed the petition to support Falun Dafa practitioners. After learning that Falun Dafa Day could not be celebrated publicly in China because of the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa for more than 20 years, he said, “It would be great if this could be celebrated in China as well. I wish you good luck.”

Albrecht Seifert was a power plant engineer before he retired. “The parade left a deep impression on me. It was a wonderful presentation and very peaceful,” he said. He also thanked practitioners for bringing the information to Germany. His wife also said, “(Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are) very good, and this practice is good for the body.” They both hoped to: “End the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa.” They also wished practitioners success.

Besides the Seifert couple from Germany, Danny from the United States, and Eleonoree from Ukraine, many passers-by who signed the petition in support of Falun Dafa hoped that practitioners in China can practice freely and practice their faith as soon as possible.

Practitioners hope that soon, World Falun Dafa Day can be celebrated in China publicly, so that hundreds of millions of Chinese people could see and enjoy the wonders of Falun Dafa and Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.