Indonesia: Parade in Bali Celebrates World Falun Dafa Day

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2025 was the 26^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 33^rd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. May 13 is also the birthday of the practice’s founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi.

To celebrate the occasion, Falun Dafa practitioners from across Indonesia gathered in Denpasar, Bali, and held a parade at Renon Square on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The event served not only as a celebration of this historic day, but was also an opportunity to share the goodness of Falun Dafa and its universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance with more people.

Falun Dafa practitioners in Indonesia held a parade in Denpasar, Bali to celebrate the 26th World Falun Dafa Day.

The parade featured a vibrant lineup that included the Tian Guo Marching Band, waist drum team, celestial maidens, and practitioners dressed in traditional attire from various regions of Indonesia. It also showcased banners representing Falun Dafa from different countries, along with messages celebrating World Falun Dafa Day.

The parade route circled the Bajra Sandhi Monument, a museum known for its distinctive Balinese architecture and one of Denpasar’s popular landmarks. The procession lasted approximately one hour and 30 minutes, and covered a distance of 3 kilometers.

Coinciding with the city’s weekly Car Free Day, the event drew large crowds of locals and tourists who were out exercising or sightseeing. The colorful procession captured the attention of many onlookers, with numerous people stopping to watch and take photos.

People taking photos during the parade on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Spectators Praise Falun Dafa and Send Wishes for a Happy World Falun Dafa Day!

Chandra, a high school principal from Denpasar, expressed her excitement after watching this year’s Falun Dafa parade. “I’m truly happy to see such a positive event. I feel that I really need this practice to help soften my hardened spirit. I will start practicing, and I’ll invite my husband to join me as well. Happy World Falun Dafa Day!” she said with enthusiasm.

Mira (the second woman from the left), Dima (the third woman from the left), and their friends watched the Tian Guo Marching Band perform.

Meanwhile, Mira, Dima, and two of their friends warmly welcomed the Falun Dafa practitioners’ participation in the parade and listened attentively to information shared by practitioners. “I was fascinated and inspired by the Tian Guo Marching Band. Its members are not only young people, but also elderly who performed with great passion. Falun Dafa is truly inspiring!” one of them said.

Sudharka (the man in a white shirt) and his wife watch the parade.

Komang Sudharka watched the event and received informational materials about Falun Dafa. “I was just walking by and saw the activities today. Falun Dafa really touched my heart. Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance—these values resonate deeply with me. They align perfectly with the principles I live by,” he said. Sudharka also extended his greetings for World Falun Dafa Day and expressed his hope that the spiritual practice will continue to thrive and inspire more people around the world.

Practitioners Share Profound Benefits of Falun Dafa and Express Gratitude to Master Li

Made Sunarya, 64, recovered from hypertension and back pain after he began practicing Falun Dafa in 2005.

Made Sunarya, a 64-year-old private sector employee, has practiced Falun Dafa since May 2005. He reported significant improvements in his health after he began practicing Falun Dafa and reading the main text, Zhuan Falun. “I suffered from hypertension and lower back pain for many years. After I practiced Falun Dafa, my condition gradually improved without me even realizing it. Thank you, Master Li!” he shared gratefully.

Sunarya also expressed his joy at participating in the parade as part of the Waist Drum Team. “I’m very happy to be part of the Waist Drum Team during the parade. Thanks to Falun Dafa’s guidance, we are able to work together harmoniously and share kindness with others. I hope more people can come to know Falun Dafa and benefit from it, just as I have,” he said.

Made Tariani does the second Falun Dafa exercise before the parade

Made Tariani was introduced to Falun Dafa by an old friend in October 2008. She was drawn to the practice after feeling a profound sense of peace and calm while watching her friend perform the exercises. Over time, she experienced significant emotional improvement, noting that her previously short temper and emotional outbursts gradually became more manageable.

Tariani also expressed joy at being able to overcome her excessive curiosity about others’ lives and learning to consider others before taking action. She said that the teachings of Falun Dafa helped transform many of her negative traits, allowing her to become a better person.

On the occasion of World Falun Dafa Day and the birthday of Falun Dafa’s founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, Tariani extended her heartfelt gratitude. “I sincerely thank Master Li for introducing Falun Dafa and the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance to the world. My family, fellow practitioners, and I have received countless benefits because of it,” she said.