(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the Gionnishi Community Center celebration in Hiroshima, Japan, on November 9, 2025. The event marked the community center’s 40th anniversary. Besides stage performances, there were special food stalls, handicrafts, and various goods where many residents attended.

Practitioners have taught the exercises for free at the community center since 2008, and many people, including the community center staff, know about Falun Dafa.

Practitioners performed the waist drums on the stage and demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises during the celebration. Many people who tried the exercises said they felt warm and commended the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.

Practitioners perform waist drums during the Gionnishi Community Center celebration in Hiroshima, Japan, on November 9, 2025

Practitioners demonstrate the Falun Dafa exercises on stage.

Practitioners performed the song Falun Dafa is good on the waist drums. Afterward, they demonstrated the five exercises, while one practitioner explained the principles and benefits of practicing. Many people in the audience followed the practitioners’ movements when they demonstrated the exercises.

Ms. Mieko said, “I tried the exercises. I felt very warm and refreshed. This practice is beneficial to one’s health. The waist drum performance reminded me of China’s long history. It would be great if everyone followed Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.”

Ms. Zenimoto said, “I think this practice is very good. It can help people have good health. The hand gestures are both supple and firm, with graceful finishing and starting postures. After practicing, I felt my body warming up and my blood circulation improving. It is good for health. I am interested.”

Ms. Okawa, the stage performance moderato,r said, “You can feel the energy. I’d like to try the exercises.”

Ms. Okawa

Ms. Tagi said, “I think the most attractive aspect of Falun Dafa is that it emphasizes character improvement.”

Ms. Tagi (left)