(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the annual “I Love Me” wellness event at the Messukeskus convention center, in Helsinki, Finland, from October 16–18, 2026.

This is the largest lifestyle event in Northern Europe that showcases trends in beauty, health, and fashion. Nearly 67,000 visitors attended the three-day event.

Practitioners participate in the “I Love Me” wellness festival in Helsinki, October 16–18, 2026. (Minghui.org)

Practitioners demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises and told people about the ongoing persecution and forced organ harvesting.

Practitioners demonstrate the Falun Dafa exercises. (Minghui.org)

Many attendees talked with practitioners and took information about Falun Dafa. Some tried the exercises and purchased copies of Falun Dafa books, including Falun Gong and Zhuan Falun.

People visit the practitioners’ booth. (Minghui.org)

People Experience the Exercises

After some people tried the exercises, they described their reactions. One person said they felt calm, relaxed, and energetic.

People try the Falun Dafa exercises. (Minghui.org)

Roosa, who was pregnant with her second child, talked with a practitioner and mentioned that she sometimes felt fatigued. She was interested in Falun Dafa after the practitioner explained that practicing could improve physical and mental health. She said, “This is great. I should try it.”

Timo, who previously talked with a practitioner in the Kamppi area of Helsinki, said that he wished to learn more about Falun Dafa. He also said he hoped to purchase a book and read about Falun Dafa’s spiritual content.

“Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance Are Very Important Qualities”

Abu is from Italy and has lived in Finland for three years. After he did the Falun Dafa exercises, he said that it’s a good thing that, as a body and mind practice, [Falun Dafa] combines mental self-discipline and physical exercises. He shared that while he was doing the exercises, he felt calm on the inside and also experienced a sense of energy as well as balance of body and mind. He said he hoped to have the chance to participate in practitioners’ group exercises.

Abu learns the Falun Dafa exercises. (Minghui.org)

Regarding Falun Dafa’s principles, Abu said, “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are very important qualities. This is the sole basis for the existence of life.”

He encouraged practitioners to continue telling people about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution and said the CCP’s state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting is atrocious. He said China has a long history and culture and that if more Chinese people can stand up to express their thoughts, society might undergo significant changes.

People Support Practitioners’ Efforts to Expose the Persecution

Lisa said she did not understand why the CCP would suppress people who practice a faith. She said that people can have different viewpoints and should be allowed to express different opinions.

She said she previously heard about forced organ harvesting, but was not fully aware of its severity. She said it is extremely important to inform the public about this. She thanked practitioners for telling people about the persecution.

Aurora said after learning about the persecution, “Human rights are not a subjective issue that can be arbitrarily debated.”

She thanked practitioners for letting more people know about the ongoing situation and expressed support for practitioners.

People Sign Petition to End the Persecution

Practitioners also collected signatures on a petition to end the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa. Many people signed the petition to show support for practitioners after learning about the situation.

Ada signed the petition a few years ago. This year, at the same event, she signed again to show her support. She also told her friends why she signed.

People sign the petition. (Minghui.org)

A woman signed the petition and said this was the first time she’s heard about the persecution of Falun Dafa and how the CCP targets practitioners for organ harvesting. She said she scanned the QR code at the booth and planned to read more about Falun Dafa. After she learned there were outdoor group exercises in Helsinki, she said she hoped to go there.