(Minghui.org) May 13, 2025 was the 33^rd anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa and the birthday of Master Li, the founder of the practice. Practitioners in Italy held activities in various parts of the country during May to celebrate the occasion and to express their infinite gratitude to Master Li.

A tourist from Turkey visiting Florence thanked practitioners for telling people about the persecution in China. A tourist in Milan said that she sees hope for humanity through the popularity of Falun Dafa all over the world.

Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day at Rome’s Famous Square

Local practitioners held activities to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day at Piazzale Flaminio on May 3, 2025.

Piazzale Flaminio is at the Northwest side of Rome’s historic city center. It is an important transportation hub for tourists and local residents, and is a vibrant area. A grand Egyptian monument, the Flaminio Obelisk in the center of the square, offers a glimpse into the ancient history of Rome. Beautiful gardens and a dazzling array of cafes and shops are nearby. This is an ideal place for tourists to take a short break while exploring Rome.

Many people who passed by the area stopped to watch practitioners demonstrate the exercises and listened to practitioners explain Falun Dafa. Many tourists took information to gain a more in-depth understanding of the mind and body practice.

Practitioners in Rome held activities on May 3, 2025, to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day and Master Li’s birthday.

Practitioners in Rome wish Master a happy birthday.

Florence: Tourist Thanks Practitioners for Informing People About the Persecution

Local practitioners held a rally and activities in Piazza Santa Croce in Florence on May 13, 2025 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.

Practitioners celebrated World Falun Dafa Day with activities at the Piazza Santa Croce in central Florence.

Practitioners in Florence wish Master Li a happy birthday.

Practitioners demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises in front of display boards, attracting the attention of tourists and local residents.

A man from Turkey who was on vacation approached practitioners to find out more about Falun Gong. He was shocked to learn about the persecution suffered by practitioners in China.

The man said it is important to uphold tradition. He said China has a long history, and this must be protected and promoted because it is one’s main connection with heaven. He thanked practitioners for telling people about the persecution and sent his sincere good wishes.

Milan: Tourist Sees Hope in Humanity from Popularity of Falun Dafa

Practitioners in Milan held celebrations for World Falun Dafa Day at Parco Sempione on May 4, 2025.

Practitioners in Milan held activities at Parco Sempione on May 4, 2025 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day and to wish Master a happy birthday.

Practitioners demonstrated the exercises and handed out fliers, as well as balloons with the message “Falun Dafa is great.” They spoke to people who stopped to watch the exercises. The exercise music created a calm atmosphere, and several people told practitioners that they felt the atmosphere was peaceful and calm.

World Falun Dafa Day was established to commemorate the first time the practice was introduced to the public in Changchun, China, in 1992. It is a chance for practitioners to promote the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance that are taught by the practice. These principles guide practitioners in improving their moral character. World Falun Dafa Day is also an opportunity for practitioners to express their gratitude.

Many people stopped to read material about Falun Dafa, take photos, and talk to practitioners to learn about the persecution in China.

A young couple came over to say that they had noticed the practitioners’ activities in the city over the past few weeks. They had searched for more information online, but still had many questions. A practitioner told them how Falun Dafa was introduced to people worldwide and how practitioners have peacefully resisted the persecution in China for the past 26 years. The couple expressed admiration for the resilience, courage, and compassion shown by practitioners’ in China and all over the world.

A Spanish woman in Milan who was on vacation stood reading the information displayed by practitioners for a long time. She said she often thought that the world today is moving toward decline, and moral values are deteriorating. However, after seeing photos of Falun Gong’s popularity globally and listening to stories of practitioners' high moral values and continuous efforts to raise awareness of the persecution, she said that there is still hope in the world.

Several people approached practitioners and asked if this is practice is similar to qigong and Taichi. They expressed keen interest when practitioners told them what makes Falun Gong different from other spiritual practices is the teachings that guide people to improving their spiritual well being. The people said they wanted to give it a try.

Practitioners in Venice and Sardinia Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

Practitioners in Venice attended a community event, Dolo in Fiore, in Dolo on May 1, 2025, to share the amazing benefits of practicing Falun Dafa and celebrate May 13 World Falun Dafa Day.

They displayed information about the exercises and the practice on a table, and gave people fliers and lotus flowers. Many people expressed interest in Falun Dafa and said they had learned a lot of new things after speaking to practitioners.

Practitioners in Venice set up a display at a community event in Dolo on May 1, 2025, to introduce the spiritual practice.

Similarly, practitioners in Sardinia held activities to introduce Falun Dafa to people at Via Roma street in the capital city of Cagliari on May 11, 2025.

Practitioners in Sardinia celebrated World Falun Dafa Day through activities held in Cagliari on May 11, 2025.