(Minghui.org) The annual Lexington Discovery Day was held in Lexington, Massachusetts on May 23, 2026. Lexington is one of the birthplaces of the American Revolutionary War. The annual celebration drew many people.
On the day of the event, the weather was mild and sunny. Light spilled over the white church spires and red brick buildings of downtown Lexington, turning the usually quiet, historic town into a lively marketplace filled with laughter and celebration. Local restaurants, music schools, and health and education groups participated, and the event featured street performers, a family activity area, and a variety of specialty snacks.
Falun Dafa (Falun Gong) practitioners set up a booth and demonstrated the exercises. They distributed flyers and told passers-by about how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) persecutes practitioners. Many people stopped at the booth, accepted flyers, and talked with practitioners. Some asked where the local group practice site was.
People learn about Falun Dafa during Lexington Discovery Day. (Minghui.org)
A woman said that she read The Epoch Times and learned about the CCP’s persecution and its state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting. She expressed her sympathy and said she wished to help.
People liked the origami lotus flowers that practitioners distributed. A mother and her daughter went to the booth, and the daughter asked what the words on the bookmarks attached to the flower meant. A practitioner explained they were Falun Dafa’s guiding principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance: practitioners strive to be truthful, treat others with kindness and consideration, and handle difficult situations with tolerance and understanding. The girl thanked the practitioner.
Practitioners demonstrated the exercises, and many people stopped to watch.
Practitioners demonstrate the exercises during Lexington Discovery Day on May 23 (Minghui.org)
Two young practitioners who demonstrated the exercises were very focused, and parents and children noticed this. After the demonstration, the organizer of a performance group praised the two young practitioners and talked with their mother. She introduced Falun Dafa and explained the positive impact the spiritual practice had on her family and children. The woman was touched and hugged the young practitioners.
The moderator said that Falun Dafa is suitable for all ages. Many people watched as practitioners did the exercises and took photos. Afterwards some people went to the practitioners’ booth to learn more about Dafa.
Two people who watched the demonstration wanted to know more about Dafa. They said the exercise music gave them a feeling of peace.
Chinese Visitors Encourage Practitioners
A Chinese woman stopped at the booth, and a practitioner asked if she had joined any CCP organizations. After she was told the significance of quitting the CCP and its affiliated organizations, the woman agreed to quit the Youth League and Young Pioneers.
A Chinese tourist said that a practitioner helped him quit the CCP when he was in China. He praised the practitioners and said that practitioners outside of China did a good job. He encouraged them and said, “Keep up your efforts.”
A Chinese man who was visiting family came to the booth. A practitioner told him that Falun Dafa is practiced in more than 100 countries, and she explained how she benefited from practicing.
When the man learned how old the two practitioners were, he was stunned and said they looked much younger. The practitioners advised him to learn about Falun Dafa and the CCP’s persecution during his stay here, because this information is censored in China.
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