(Minghui.org) Over 5000 Falun Dafa practitioners from various parts of Taiwan, the U.S., Canada, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia and Indonesia participated in a character formation at Liberty Square in Taipei on October 18, 2025. They said they learned from and encouraged each other to improve in cultivation.
Among the participants was a 10-year-old primary school student from Japan, a small business owner from Germany, and a practitioner who was persecuted in China and subsequently moved to Canada, where she continues to tell people about the ongoing brutalities in China. They came from different countries and were of different ages, and they all shared the same wish: to tell people how great Falun Dafa is through forming the giant Falun emblem.
More than 5000 practitioners from Taiwan, the U.S., Canada, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and other countries gathered at Liberty Square in Taipei on the morning of October 18 to form a giant Falun emblem.
Hope to Help Practitioners in China
Ten-year-old Yoshinaga Biyun, a 4th-grade student from Japan, also participated in the event. Doctors told her mother that she was infertile, but after she began practicing Falun Dafa, she soon became pregnant and gave birth to Biyun. Biyun said she began practicing cultivation at the age of six. She studies the Fa and does the exercises every day.
She wrote an essay in school and said that a classmate treated her badly. She recalled Master said, “Look within,” so she examined her state of mind. She responded with sincerity and kindness. Unexpectedly, a few days later, that classmate not only smiled at her, but she even folded a paper crane and gave it to Biyun.
This is the first time Biyun has come to Taiwan to participate in a character formation. She said, “I hope everyone can help the practitioners who are persecuted in China.”
Yoshinaga Biyun (left) and Li Xinxin (right)
This is the first time Li Xinxin from Japan has come to Taiwan and participated in the activity. She said, “I experienced the beauty of traditional culture in Taiwan—it felt as if every character is alive and has meaning. I feel this event is sacred, and I’m very touched to be able to participate with so many practitioners.”
She said she had a strong competitive mentality when she was young, “I argued with more than 40 classmates. Falun Dafa taught me to treat others with kindness and handle things calmly. I no longer felt I needed to constantly prove that I was right. I haven’t taken a single pill for more than a decade. I’m always in good health.” She hopes to show people the demeanor of Falun Dafa practitioners through today’s activity and let more people see the benefits of the practice.
Practitioners From Different Countries Express Gratitude
Ms. Ding from Germany
Practitioners from different parts of the world came together with a common wish and purpose.
Ms. Ding from Berlin, Germany, owns a beauty salon and introduced herself in German. She said, “I began to practice Falun Dafa in 2018. I experienced many benefits. I found my purpose in life, and I feel blessed. I’m very grateful to Falun Dafa.”
She said she saw a photo of practitioners in Taiwan forming characters, “I always wanted to take part in such a grand event. I am delighted to be here today. I thank everyone for their care and help.”
Gao Chengnu from Korea
Gao Chengnu, 48, from Korea, started practicing Falun Dafa in 1996, and said, “Influenced by the Communist Party, people were impatient. After practicing cultivation, I learned to be patient and think from the other party’s perspective. I learned to communicate with others using kindness and rationality. My relationships with people, family, and the surrounding environment became harmonious.”
She shared an interesting experience. “I went in for dental treatment. The staff could not find my medical card because I hadn’t used any medical services since I moved to Korea more than twenty years ago. The doctor said in surprise: ‘I hardly see anyone who has not been to the hospital in so many years!’ I told him that it was because I practiced Falun Dafa and that it gave me good health.”
She hopes more people realize through her experience that Dafa brings people hope. “I came all the way from Korea hoping to pass the message of kindness and good tidings to people.”
Ms. Zhang
Ms. Zhang from Canada said, “When I was in China, I was always moved to tears when I saw photos of today’s activity. I thought it was so grand and sacred. I always hoped to be able to participate one day. I finally fulfilled my wish today!”
She owned a company before she practiced Falun Dafa, and thought it was normal to be cunning. After she began practicing, she followed Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and operated her business honestly. Not only did her company do better, but the atmosphere at home also changed.
In 1999, the Chinese Communist Party began to persecute Falun Dafa practitioners. Her company was forced to shut down and she was repeatedly arrested. She was subject to various tortures and was beaten in detention. After moving to Canada to reunite with her children, she continues to tell people her story and the facts of the persecution. She hopes this persecution and tragedy end soon.
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