(Minghui.org) Despite the summer heat, Falun Gong practitioners in France held activities in Châtelet, Paris on July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2026, to raise awareness of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ongoing persecution of the spiritual practice, also known as Falun Dafa.

Practitioners in Eastern France held activities in Colmar on July 25 as well. The events took place around July 20 to mark the 27th anniversary of the persecution. Many onlookers expressed deep concern over the CCP’s human rights abuses.

Practitioners demonstrate the Falun Gong exercises in Paris. (Minghui.org)

Passersby stop to learn about Falun Gong. (Minghui.org)

A signature collection calling to end the CCP’s atrocities (Minghui.org)

Laura Ducongé from Besançon was appalled to learn about the CCP’s crimes against innocent people, especially the state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting.

She said, “I can’t understand why such things are happening in our world today and why government leaders haven’t taken any action. It’s terrible for everyone, not just the victims. This actually concerns everyone in the whole world.”

She encouraged the practitioners, saying, “Continue your work no matter what. I hope things will change soon! I hope more people will pay attention and actively participate in your efforts.”

Lola and Lucie, both journalists, were upset when they heard about the CCP’s persecution of Falun Gong.

Lola said, “This is a disaster! No one deserves such persecution, regardless of religion and ethnicity, especially such a beneficial and calming practice. It should not be happening. What a shame!”

Lucie said, “This barbaric crime must stop! Let people live their lives as they wish. All persecution should stop!”

Talking about the principles of Falun Dafa, Lucie said, “Truthfulness is the basis of life. It’s our nature and personality that make us unique. Compassion is critical. We have to be compassionate towards others and understand others. Forbearance is a basic virtue everyone needs to have, because everyone is different, and we must be patient with each other and allow our society to grow. It also allows our own selves to grow. These values should be the pillars of our everyday life. We must remember today that everyone needs Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.”

Local resident Farid said it is crazy that the CCP harvests organs from living people, adding, “They will pay for what they have done! I hope the system of Communist ideology will collapse!”

Isabelle, a social worker, said, “The persecution is terrible in China! I hope things will change one day, and those pursuing peaceful lives will be rewarded. Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are precious values and worth everyone’s pursuit and respect.”

Kumar, a graduate student from India, said the persecution was absolutely unacceptable and that everyone’s human rights need to be respected.

Practitioners distribute flyers and collect signatures at Quai de la Sinn in Colmar on July 25, 2026. (Minghui.org)