(Clearwisdom.net) On June 20, Vancouver Falun Gong practitioners were invited to Langley's summer parade and warmly welcomed by the local residents. This was the third consecutive appearance for the practitioners at this annual celebration.

"Falun Dafa is Good" banner

Practitioners' waist drum troupe

Locals applauded as the practitioners went by

This summer parade in Langley has a history of over fifty years. Every year, local residents line the streets, waiting for the colorful parade procession. The Falun Gong group was the only predominantly Chinese group in the parade.

The practitioners presented a Divine Land Marching Band, a Heavenly Beauty Dancing Group, a Waist Drum Troupe, and a decorated float. Since many local residents already knew about Falun Gong, when the practitioners' procession passed by, many exclaimed: "Falun Gong!" and expressed their approval with their cheers or applause.

An elderly Chinese man from northwest China brought two nephews to see the parade. He was very happy to see Falun Gong there. Though he did not know much about the practice, he believes that Falun Gong is good and he doesn't believe in the Chinese Communist regime's propaganda against the practice. After talking with one of the practitioners, he decided to quit the Chinese Communist Party.

There were quite a few practitioners in their 60's or 70's in the parade. Each has gained a healthy body from the practice. They now travel to many cities to participate in community parades in order to help people know the beauty of Falun Dafa.

Practitioner Ms. Jing had just come from China one month before, and this was the third parade that she has participated in. On May 13, along with her sister and brother-in-law, she landed in Canada and immediately participated in the World Falun Dafa Day celebration held by Vancouver practitioners.

Ms. Jing said: "For practicing Falun Dafa, my sister and I were sentenced to prison for 13 years and my younger brother got 10 years. We were released when we were at the brink of death. Although we are in this free land, I cannot forget my fellow practitioners in China. I will work continuously to help them, as they are still being relentlessly persecuted."

Ms. Jing's brother is still in a Chinese prison.