(Minghui.org) World Falun Dafa Day, May 13, is observed across the globe to celebrate the public introduction of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) in China on May 13, 1992. Practitioners hold events to celebrate this special day, as well as to introduce the benefits of the practice to others and raise awareness about the Chinese Communist Party's 19-year persecution of Falun Dafa in China.
Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Moscow
Falun Gong practitioners in Moscow held events in a park to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2018. They demonstrated the exercises, introduced Falun Gong to the public, and performed music and dancing.
Falun Gong practitioners in Moscow celebrate World Falun Dafa Day in a park.
Introducing Falun Gong to passers-by
Practitioner Kirill, a doctor, has practiced Falun Gong for ten years.
Practitioner Nastya said that practicing Falun Gong helps her relieve stress and think of others first.
Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Slovakia
Falun Gong practitioners in Slovakia held celebration events on Heze Dorslav Square, across from the State Opera, in the old city of the capital Bratislava on May 13. They set up a signature collection table and poster boards with Falun Gong information. Some practitioners demonstrated the exercises. Many tourists paused to watch and learn about Falun Gong.
Falun Gong practitioners celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
People sign the petition against the persecution in China.
Practitioners introduce Falun Gong to the public.
Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Warsaw, Poland
Falun Gong practitioners in Poland held events on old city square in Warsaw on May 13. They demonstrated the exercises, introduced Falun Gong, collected signatures and performed dragon dancing.
Falun Gong practitioners wish Master Li a happy birthday
Demonstrating Falun Gong exercises
Dragon dancing
Tourists sign the petition against the CCP's persecution.
Tourists look at posters with Falun Gong information
Introducing Falun Gong to tourists
Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Latvia
Falun Gong practitioners in Latvia hold celebration event in Riga on May 13.
Introducing Falun Gong to the public and exercise demonstration
A passer-by learns Falun Gong
Introducing Falun Gong to a passer-by
Introducing Falun Gong to passers-by
Demonstrating Falun Gong meditation
A practitioner performs fan dancing
Learning to fold paper lotus flower
Falun Gong practitioners wish Master Li a happy birthday.
Related articles in Chinese: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Solvakia, Poland, and Latvia.
