World Falun Dafa Day Celebrated in Romania with a Series of Activities
(Minghui.org) This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the public introduction of the spiritual practice Falun Dafa (or Falun Gong) on all continents, and the 25th annual World Falun Dafa Day celebration. Since 2000, practitioners around the world have observed May 13 as a special day, since it was the day the practice was introduced to the world and is also the birthday of the practice’s founder, Master Li Hongzhi.
In Romania, World Falun Dafa Day was celebrated with a series of activities that began on the coast on May 5 and culminated in the capital on May 14.
In the seaside city of Constanta, Falun Dafa practitioners set up an information booth on May 5, providing locals and tourists with informational materials, answering their questions.
On May 11, the practitioners organized an informational event at the entrance to King Michael I Park in Bucharest. On May 13, they held a peaceful demonstration at the Chinese Embassy.
Practitioners demonstrated the exercises at the practice site in King Michael I Park in Bucharest during these days.
People Praise Falun Dafa’s Values
At the event in Constanta, many passersby expressed support for Falun Dafa’s guiding principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance and commended practitioners for their efforts in living according to these principles.
A mother, Carmen, her husband Istvan, and their two daughters were happy to hear that there was a group of people following good values in society today. Upon hearing about Falun Dafa’s principles from a practitioner, Carmen turned to her older daughter Ema and said, “This person is promoting something very beautiful but which has been lost in society—that is honesty, uprightness, and a good heart.”
Carmen (left) and husband Istvan (right) appreciate Falun Dafa’s values. Ema, the older daughter, is the second from left.
Maria and Ioana, students in grade 10, said that the Falun Dafa principles are useful in one’s life.
A young man, Mihai, said that the teachings are great and that the practice was great for maintaining health. He was sad to hear that Falun Dafa is suppressed in China.
“Qigong used to be commonplace on the streets of China as I remember in the 1980s, I mean it was commonplace, people went out to exercise, it was healthy and normal,” he said.
Mihai takes a photograph in front of the practitioners’ booth.
People Appreciate that Falun Dafa “Restores Goodness and Morality”
On May 11, practitioners hosted an information event at the entrance to King Michael I Park in Bucharest, where they demonstrated the exercises and handed out information material to passers-by. Interested people stopped to learn more and expressed support for ending the persecution. They also said they hope that the values promoted by Falun Dafa, such as truth, compassion and tolerance, would better society.
Falun Dafa booth at the entrance to King Michael I Park in Bucharest on May 11. Practitioners demonstrated the exercises, provided information and chatted with visitors.
Mr. Nichifor: “I am glad that there is such a discipline that restores goodness and morality in society” (at King Michael I Park in Bucharest, May 11, 2024)
Mr. Nichifor from Constanta and his wife Elisabeta were impressed by Falun Dafa and its principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance. They listened carefully to the practitioners’ explanation about the benefits of the practice.
Mr. Nichifor said, “I am glad that there is such a discipline that restores goodness and morality in society.”
Adelina and Izabela, two 9th grade girls, were interested in learning about Falun Dafa because it’s based on traditional Chinese culture, which they love. Reading the principles, they exclaimed, “How wonderful!”
A practitioner explained that it is China’s ancient culture that brings truth, kindness and forbearance to today’s society.
“If these principles were followed in everyday life the world would be a better place,” said Adelina. Izabela added, “It would be wonderful if everyone followed them.” The young women wished practitioners success in what they do.
Practitioners held an Information Day event at the entrance to King Michael I Park in Bucharest.
Falun Dafa booth at the entrance to King Michael I Park in Bucharest. Practitioners tell people about Falun Dafa’s values and their efforts to counter CCP aggression against these values.
On May 13, practitioners held a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Bucharest to condemn the Chinese regime’s persecution of their fellow practitioners in China. They did the Falun Dafa exercises and held portraits of practitioners who lost their lives in the persecution.
Practitioners peacefully protest at the Chinese Embassy on May 13, 2024.
As part of the series of events celebrating World Falun Dafa Day, practitioners also gathered at the King Michael I practice site in Bucharest to demonstrate the Falun Dafa exercises over several days.
Practitioners demonstrate the exercises at King Michael I Park in Bucharest in celebration of World Falun Dafa Day.