(Minghui.org) May 13 marked the 15^th annual World Falun Dafa Day. We have reported on numerous celebrations taking place all over the world, yet more reports keep coming in. The following is a report on a Dafa Day event held by Falun Gong practitioners in Seattle on May 11.

Group exercises in downtown Seattle

Talking to people about Falun Gong

Practitioners demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises and set up display boards and passed out flyers, to introduce Falun Gong to the public. They also staged a peaceful protest against the 15-year persecution of Falun Gong that has been taking place in China. Many people signed a petition expressing support for ending the persecution.

Dennis, a retired government official, said that he had heard about Falun Gong, but didn't realize that the persecution was so severe until he read the information at the event. He also added that he had never seen such a peaceful protest. “Thank you for your efforts,” he said. “For so many years, you have been fighting for your fellows in China. It is admirable.” He added that he is against trading human rights for cheap made-in-China goods.