(Minghui.org) Practitioners held a World Falun Dafa Day celebration on May 16, 2026, at Hamilton Lake Domain. Hamilton City Councilors Emma Pike, Rachel Karalus, and Anna Casey-Cox sent their congratulations and wished the event success.
From left to right, Hamilton City Councillors Emma Pike, Rachel Karalus, and Anna Casey-Cox.
The host introduced Falun Dafa at the event on May 16.
Practitioners displayed Falun Dafa banners.
The Tian Guo Marching Band played several selections.
The dragon dance was popular with the spectators.
The waist drum team gave a rousing performance.
It was a bright, sunshiny day, and the shimmering lake provided a beautiful backdrop for the practitioners’ activities, which attracted many spectators. The Tian Guo Marching Band and the dragon and waist drum dances were greeted with waves of applause and cheers. Many people took photos and videorecorded the activities, and some learned the exercises.
Practitioners demonstrated the exercises.
People Learn the Exercises
Drawn by the melodious exercise music, passersby stopped to watch as practitioners did the exercises. Several people started to learn the exercises, while other asked for the location of the nearest practice site.
People learn the Falun Dafa exercises.
Falun Dafa Generates Peaceful Energy
Moana Heemi
Moana Heemi was very much in favor of meditating and cultivating oneself. She said, “Our soul knows everything. We are one body with the Creator and the universe’s energy. When we enter this energy and meditation state, we will know how to live peacefully and help others.”
She thought that the positive energy generated by cultivation not only influences oneself but also the people around them: “I hope I can maintain the state of being full of energy, of love, not only for myself but also for everyone.”
Moana said she read reports about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution of Falun Dafa many years ago, including about forced organ harvesting. She said that Falun Dafa practitioners are just living their lives and cultivating peacefully but they are detained and even have their organs harvested while they are still alive. This really shocked her and she found it unbelievable.
“This goes against humanity and divine nature. I cannot understand how a doctor, who has gone through many years of learning, can do such a thing.” She said the CCP’s forced organ harvesting “violates all morality and conscience.”
She also said that if human beings lose their moral restraints, it will lead to grave consequences: “This world operates on cause and effect. If humanity does not change, it will face consequences. Most people do not understand this.”
When she learned that practitioners were celebrating World Falun Dafa Day, which coincides with Master Li Hongzhi’s birthday, she sent her thanks to Master Li and said, “He is helping people. Any matter that is full of love and positive energy is beneficial to all human beings.”
Local Resident Praises Falun Dafa
Janet Kohunui said Falun Dafa is truly remarkable.
Janet Kohunui described the positive changes she experienced after she began doing the exercises. She said she previously could not stand for long periods of time. She was injured 15 years ago and had to be operated on twice.
The day before the Falun Dafa Day celebration, she learned the exercises at the park. Afterwards, she participated in an outdoor activity for seven hours, but she had no discomfort—instead, she felt good.
Surprised, she said, “I feel that doing the exercises has helped me.” She said she only learned the first exercise, but she could already feel an obvious change so she planned to learn all five.
She also said that Falun Dafa is “truly remarkable” and holds an important meaning for everyone on Earth.
She said that Falun Dafa’s guiding principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance were very important: “Many people nowadays have lost their truthfulness, and we also, 100 percent, really need kindness and forbearance.”
Falun Dafa Brings Hope
Bishnu respects Falun Dafa’s principles.
Bishnu from Nepal said a friend told him about Falun Dafa, “After I practiced the exercises, I felt very relaxed. My mind was clear and my mental state improved.”
He said he’s always been interested in spirituality and thought about the meaning of life, so he was particularly drawn to Falun Dafa. “I discovered that cultivation can give one energy, clear your thoughts, and help people deal with their lives.”
Bishnu also expressed his gratitude and respect to Master Li. He said, “Master gave us a way to help ourselves and society, face our lives, and progress towards a better life. I thank Master from the bottom of my heart. He helps both young and old to become stronger through Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.
“These values can guide people to lead peaceful and successful lives. I really respect them.”
“Master taught people how to become healthy physically and mentally and how to lead a happy and peaceful life. I express my respects to Master.”
Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance Are Very Important
Emma hopes to help more people learn about Falun Dafa.
Emma Adgcunbe said her grandfather practices Falun Dafa: “He loves doing the exercises and they’ve helped him a lot.”
Emma thought that everyone should abide by Dafa’s values: “Truthfulness, Compassion. and Forbearance—these are all very important. Very good and wonderful.”
When she learned that this was also the 34th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public, Emma sent her congratulations to practitioners and her well-wishes to Master Li Hongzhi: “May God bless him.” She encouraged practitioners to not give up: “This is very good for people and is something worth continuing.”
Regarding the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa, Emma said she knew about things happening in China, including the forced organ harvesting. She said, “That is so horrible and really frightening.” She thinks that the Chinese people lack basic human rights and that this persecution “definitely alarms people.”
Emma said she wanted to help more people learn about Falun Dafa. She took photos of the event and posted them on her social media platforms so her friends could learn about Falun Dafa and the ongoing persecution.
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