(Minghui.org) Practitioners in Sydney, Australia, attended the Chinese New Year celebration in Bankstown on February 7, 2026. They demonstrated the exercises and spoke with passersby to introduce Falun Dafa and inform them of the ongoing persecution of the practice by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Falun Dafa practitioners in the Chinese New Year celebration on February 7 in Sydney

Many people stopped to watch the exercises being demonstrated and read the posters. After hearing about the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and the benefits of Falun Dafa, some were interested and asked how to learn the practice.

Some of the practitioners also shared how they found out about Falun Dafa and wished Master Li, the founder of Falun Dafa, a happy Chinese New Year!

Practitioners at the event were grateful to Falun Dafa and Master Li.

“What Our Society Needs”

Courtney, who had never heard about Falun Dafa before, agreed that the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance apply to everyone and are what our society needs.

“These principles would bring us a peaceful life and allow us to improve ourselves,” she said. She said she felt that Truthfulness means staying “true to oneself” and others, that Compassion means opening our heart to others, even though “we may not know their background or struggles,” and that Forbearance can be “challenging” but it is also important since we need to be tolerant of those we disagree with.

Courtney (left) and her mother at the Falun Dafa booth

Since such universal principles are important for every profession at all levels, she could not understand why the CCP would suppress such values. “No one should be persecuted for their beliefs,” she explained.

Courtney said she was thankful to Master Li for introducing these principles since they “will make our society a better place.”

A New Practitioner: Falun Dafa Brings Health and Happiness

Duong, a new practitioner, shared how Falun Dafa changed her into almost a different person.

After hearing about the practice from a friend in late 2022, Duong began to do the exercises and read the books. “My mind became clearer. I realized what I needed to change and how to live according to the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance,” she recalled. “Before cultivating, I lived without purpose and acted without thinking about right or wrong. Gradually, I let go of my bad habits.”

These changes also brought her a better family life. “When I applied these principles, my family environment improved. My children used to be afraid of me. Now they like me and often say, ‘I love you, Mom.’”

Duong said Falun Dafa means a lot to her.

The improvement in her health is also amazing. “I was often sick and exhausted,” said Duong. “After practicing daily, my health improved.” Her friend said her skin radiates a healthy glow, and her mind is filled with peace and happiness.

Looking back on her life, Duong said she is very fortunate to be a Falun Dafa practitioner. She wants to thank Master Li for everything and wishes him a happy Chinese New Year.

Practitioners tell people about Falun Dafa in the event.