(Clearwisdom.net) At dawn on the first morning of the year 2006, a group of practitioners gathered on the square at front of the Taoyuan County Government building. They started the exercises, and got ready for the New Year's Day Flag Raising Ceremony.

Falun Dafa banners in the crowd

Two hours later, as the eastern sky was brightening, more and more people gathered on the square. Seeing that the practitioners had been doing the exercises for a while, they showed their heartfelt admiration. Many people were surprised, and said, "Falun Gong came so early!" Other asked, "What group is that?" When they saw the banners with "Falun Dafa, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance," they understood at once.

Practitioners started the exercises before dawn

A person follows along with the practitioners doing the exercises and was happy to receive truth-clarification materials

The first program after the ceremony was the demonstration of Falun Gong exercises, with the beautiful exercise music in the background. People watched attentively and some even started to learn the exercises.

As the truth of Dafa goes broad and deep, people have changed their ideas about Falun Dafa drastically, from initial indifference in 1999 when the persecution started, to now being sympathetic, understanding and welcoming of Dafa.

The cycling team started right under the banner about "Quitting the Party"

A brand New Year has come. The persecution against the Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been going on for over six years. As the trend of "Quitting the Party" vigorously continues (nearly 7 million people have quit the CCP), and as more and more people have awakened, righteousness and justice will come soon!