(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) practitioners were again invited to participate in the Festival of Globe India Day Parade in Fremont, California, on August 17, 2025. They were warmly received by the mayor, the organizer, and the parade spectators.
The practitioners’ entry consisted of an exercise team, a dragon dance team, and a waist drum team–the largest lineup since they began participating. Many spectators cheered and applauded the practitioners and gave them the thumbs up. After the parade, practitioners demonstrated the five Falun Dafa exercises on stage.
Falun Dafa practitioners participate in the Festival of Globe India Day Parade.
Practitioners were invited to demonstrate the Falun Dafa exercises on stage.
Mayor of Fremont: “I Will Support Anyone Who Advocates These Principles”
Mayor Raj Salwan (right)
Mayor Raj Salwan said that he welcomes Falun Gong practitioners to join the parade. “We thank you. We thank Falun Gong for participating in the parade. We look forward to working with you in our city. Thank you very much. Thank you, I’m honored,” Mayor Salwan said.
He said that as mayor of Fremont, he supports community diversity and is proud that there is such a large Asian-American group. “I welcome everyone to participate in it and celebrate the festival together,” he said.
Mayor Salwan praised the dragon dance. “So impressive! When people see this dragon, it will definitely get their attention. Wow! This is really impressive. I think it will be the most dazzling star in the parade.”
He said that he had heard of Falun Gong and knew that it was a form of spiritual practice. When he learned about Falun Gong’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, he said, “I will support anyone who advocates these principles.”
Parade Organizer: “I Ask Everyone to Learn About Falun Gong”
Parade organizer Rini
When the practitioners’ group passed by the reviewing stand, parade organizer Rini said, using a microphone, “Coming now is Falun Dafa’s group. The Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance of Falun Dafa are what our world needs. Falun Dafa is also called Falun Gong. It has five exercises, including meditation. It is an ancient body and mind practice.”
Rini was interviewed later and mentioned, “We just watched the performance by Falun Gong’s group. We were happy to learn that through cultivation, you gathered people of all ages to learn to tolerate, have self-discipline, and learn a lot from practicing Falun Gong. I think this is great. You have made extraordinary contributions to the community. Thank you very much.
“Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are what everyone should follow. So I ask everyone to learn about Falun Gong and join the practice. Thank you,” she added.
“Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance Will Bring the World Peace”
Dharmendran (left) and Hema
Dharmendran and his wife Hema also enjoyed the practitioners’ group. Dharmendran said, “We were just cheering them on here. We’ve seen this group in previous events. We are familiar with Falun Dafa and enjoy watching their performances very much. They performed very well and were full of energy.”
Hema added, “Falun Gong practitioners exude very good energy. They also had an exercise team and I liked their outfits. The waist drum team’s outfits were even brighter: yellow and blue scarves with red crowns on their heads; very beautiful and colorful.”
She said that all practitioners’ steps were in sync. “I also saw seniors in the group. This is great. Very inspiring,” she said.
Hema remarked, “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are closely related to our culture. They will bring the world peace.”
“Our Cultures Are Connected”
Aurandeep
When practitioners started to demonstrate the exercises on stage, yoga instructor Aurandeep took a seat in the center of the first row. When he heard that Falun Gong’s principles are Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, he started clapping. After practitioners finished the exercise demonstration, he applauded with his hands high above his head.
Aurandeep said, “I liked Falun Gong’s exercise demonstration very much. I feel that our cultures are connected. With respect to strengthening the body, we have a lot in common. So I was very happy to see the Falun Gong exercise demonstration.
“Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are what our world needs. More people should learn this information. They are truly powerful principles that enable people to live a good life,” he said.
“Full of Energy”
Computer engineer Kumar praised Falun Dafa’s principles.
Kumar, a computer engineer, received a brochure from a practitioner while watching the parade and said, “This group is great. I enjoyed watching them. I especially liked their outfits, which were full of energy. I think the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are very good. I will carefully read the brochure again when I get home.”
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