(Minghui.org) To mark the 27th anniversary of theApril 25 appeal in Beijing, Falun Dafa practitioners held a rally on Bellaire Blvd. in Houston, Texas on April 25, 2026.
Rally in Houston on April 25.
Mr. Yang of the South US Falun Dafa Association said in the rally, “Practitioners follow the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. In the past 27 years of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution, many practitioners have lost their lives. But they never give up. They peacefully protest and never yield to the CCP’s pressures.
“The principles are universal values of human beings. In daily life, practitioners uphold kindness, truthfulness, and honesty, cherishing family, and they willingly help others. They maintain a positive and uplifting spirit when facing life’s hardships and challenges. Practitioners pursue spiritual elevation, not worldly fame, fortune, or personal gain.”
Practitioners Safeguard the Rights of All Chinese People
Mr. Liu, who now lives in Houston, is a former police officer in Liaoning Province, China. He only practiced Falun Dafa for six months when the April 25 appeal was held in 1999. He recalled, “Facing the situation and the pressure, I thought over the issue of the CCP’s suppression. As a member of law enforcement, what should I do?
“I experienced many changes in the turbulent times. But one thing was clear: there is nothing wrong with following Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. Falun Dafa teaches people to be good and benefits practitioners by improving their health and uplifting their morals. This is good for any people or country. My family benefits from the practice. No media or government officials can deny the fact.”
Mr. Liu and his family experienced a lot of suffering because they refused to give up their belief. Now they live in the US and commemorate the April 25 appeal. He said, “For 27 years, practitioners have kept raising awareness of the persecution. They safeguard their basic rights of freedom of belief and freedom of speech, which are also the rights of all Chinese people.”
Quitting the CCP
Some Chinese residents and students renounced the CCP and its affiliated organizations during the event. Mr. Yan passed by the rally and returned to talk with a practitioner. He said he used a software program to get around the CCP’s information censorship when he was in China, and he learned about the persecution. “I have been in the US for a few years. With freedom, my life is different here,” he said.
He renounced the Communist Youth League and Young Pioneers using his real name. He also signed a petition to help end the persecution. He said, “Today, I officially completed the necessary formalities—even though, deep down, I ceased to recognize those two organizations a long time ago. Thank you all today; it is truly a matter of destiny that our paths have crossed. I stand with you.”
A young man surnamed Li from Macao is studying in the US. He said he heard of the persecution and learned about practitioners’ events. He said, “I support Falun Dafa. The collapse of the CCP is inevitable. In human history, it is an abnormal thing and cannot remain. I hope its collapse does not cause more disaster to China. I hope China has democracy as early as possible and people live a happy life.”
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