(Minghui.org) Falun Gong practitioners participated in the Newark Days parade on September 19, 2026, in Newark, California. The parade was part of the city’s 71st annual birthday celebration.
Practitioners' procession in the Newark Days parade on September 19 (Minghui.org)
The parade featured over 100 entries. People cheered when practitioners marched by, and some imitated their movements when practitioners demonstrated the exercises. Some people said they came each year to see practitioners’ group, and others said the world needs Falun Gong’s guiding principles: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.
When practitioners passed by the main stage, the host introduced the practice and added that they did the exercises every weekend at Fremont Central Park.
Importance of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance
Host Edward Moore thanked practitioners for being in the parade. (Minghui.org)
Edward Moore, a host at the main stage, introduced Falun Gong to spectators during the parade. Afterward, he said, “They seem very professional. They did an outstanding job!” Regarding Falun Gong’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, he said, “This sounds exactly like what we need. Especially during this current period where everybody and the whole society are in a state of chaos, these principles are very helpful.”
Mel Chavez (Minghui.org)
Climate action researcher Mel Chavez watched practitioners demonstrate the exercises. She noticed how calm each person seemed and that no one was disturbed by the surrounding chaos.
She said she agreed with the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance and that it is important to follow them. She added that the world today is filled with toxins and negative energy and that people should not let these negative elements affect their physical and mental health. She thinks spiritual practices like Falun Gong are the best way to keep one’s mind at peace.
Tisha Tinsley (Minghui.org)
Schoolteacher Tisha Tinsley said after seeing the practitioners’ procession, “This is great! After all that clamor and bustle, this group makes one feel at peace. This is a wonderful and welcome surprise. I like this group very much. Our community is exactly in need of this kind of atmosphere.”
She agreed that Falun Gong’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are important in our current society considering what is happening in the world.
She emphasized that everyone—regardless of their color, race, faith, or background—is part of the human race and that everyone needs Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.
Roxanna, who came to see the parade with her child, said after watching the exercise demonstration, “I really like.”
She believes that Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are important for today’s society and can calm people’s minds and hearts.
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Business analyst Vanessa Chavez said that the practitioners’ entry was her favorite in the parade. She said that she watches the parade every year so she can see them.
Vanessa Chavez (Minghui.org)
She was very much in favor of Falun Gong’s principles: “They are very important, and everyone should follow them.”
People Want to Learn More About Falun Gong
After Elizabeth learned about Falun Gong, she said, “This practice looks very peaceful. I want to know more about it and learn it.”
Elizabeth (center) with her family and friends (Minghui.org)
After learning that Falun Gong is based on Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, she said, “Perfect! I will definitely learn more about it.”
Pooja Sharma (Minghui.org)
Pooja Sharma, a computer engineer who works in the software industry, said that she originally thought meditation was only about sitting and focusing on breathing. She found it interesting that Falun Gong also included standing exercises and read the flyer.
She said after learning that Falun Gong not only enhances physical health but also emphasizes the improvement of one’s character by living by Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, “Great principles. If we can incorporate more sincerity and compassion into our daily lives, everyone would benefit. These are beautiful concepts that can inspire everyone.”
As someone who meditates, she said that she would like to learn more from the website and try out this body-and-mind practice.
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