(Clearwisdom.net) May 13 is the 12th World Falun Dafa Day and the 19th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. Many leaders from different circles and council members spoke at an event in South Korea to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.
On May 8, the South Korean Falun Dafa Association held a celebration at Olympic Park in Seoul. Practitioners demonstrated the exercises.
People study the poster boards that have information exposing the CCP's persecution.
The celebration was held in Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea, in the morning. First, several hundred Falun Gong practitioners demonstrated the five exercises.
Mr. Lee, Director of the South Korea Religious Special Committee, spoke on behalf of Mr. Pak, Director of the South Korea Confederation of Freedom
Mr. Pak, Director of the South Korea Confederation of Freedom, issued a letter of greeting that said, “In celebrating the 19th anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa, which improves people’s health, I hope the CCP's persecution of Falun Gong will end as early as possible.” Mr. Lee, Director of South Korea Religious Special Committee, read Mr. Pak's letter.
President Cheng of the Pan-Korean National Union of Judicial Reform gives a speech.
President Cheng of the Pan-Korean National Union of Judicial Reform said that it was amazing how, within such a short time, Falun Gong has spread to more than 100 countries and that more than 100 million people are practicing it. It demonstrated that Falun Gong is a good practice, different from what the CCP portrays. He was shocked at the CCP's organ harvesting from living Falun Gong practitioners and was sorry that many governments have kept silent in the face of the CCP's infringement of human rights. He called on South Korea “to pass a resolution calling for an end of the persecution like that passed by the United States Congress.”
Mr. Kim, President of South Korea National Power; Mr. Sin, a member of the National Assembly; Mr. Lee, President of the Korea Swimming Federation; Mr. Lee, Seoul City Council member; and Mr. Choe, Director of the Asian Philosophy Association, also sent greeting letters to the event.
Practitioners wish Master “Happy Birthday!”
Mr. Kwon Hong-Dae, chairman of the Falun Dafa Association of South Korea, said in his speech, “On this special day of celebration, it's a good opportunity for all of us to reflect on all the implications of Falun Dafa spreading all over the world. The world needs Truth-Compassion-Forbearance.”
Students from the Minghui School read poetry
The performance after the speeches included songs, instrumentals, poetry reading by Minghui School students, and a band performance. They were warmly applauded.
The South Korea Falun Dafa Association held a rally and parade in Olympic Park in Seoul on May 8, catching the attention of many visitors
After the performance, a parade started in Olympic Park and followed a route around Ishimura Lake for a full four kilometers. It was Sunday, and there were many visitors at the lake. Many people were curious and paid attention to the parade. Many of them read Falun Gong information flyers.
One Chinese lady was surprised to see so many Falun Gong practitioners in South Korea, which is quite different from how the CCP portrays the practice in China. She did not know that Falun Gong was so popular outside of China. She wanted to learn Falun Gong then and there, and asked practitioners to teach her. She was shocked at the photos on the poster boards exposing the CCP's persecution, which she did not know about.
Professor Kim of Tax and Accounting of Kyungil University
Professor Kim of Tax and Accounting of Kyungil University participated in the event. He said, “My wife started practicing Falun Gong first. She said it was very good and advised me to join. I was wary at first. But along with practicing and reading Dafa books, I felt great changes in my health and my life had meaning. I paid more attention to the preparation of my teaching materials and my teaching has improved a lot.”
Professor Kim said, “After practicing the five exercises, it is hard to describe the wonderful feeling. I hope more people can learn the practice and find the real meaning of life.”
Ms. Pak, a primary school teacher, recovered from her previous illnesses and depression after practicing Falun Gong
Ms. Pak, a primary school teacher, said, “As a teacher, I was not clear about the true moral standards before. Now I take Truth-Compassion-Forbearance as a standard to follow. I consider my students first, explain the standard to them and educate them to follow it.”
The event concluded at 3 p.m.
