(Minghui.org) This report covers celebrations in five European countries surrounding May 13, the anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and the birthday of its founder, Master Li Hongzhi.

Practitioners demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises, passed out flyers introducing the self-cultivation practice, and performed traditional Chinese dances and singing. The events were also aimed at raising awareness of the ongoing persecution of Falun Dafa by the communist regime in China.

Russia

Practitioners in Pyatigorsk, Saint Petersburg, Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, Chelyabinsk, and Magnitogorsk held celebrations for World Falun Dafa Day.

Demonstrating the exercises in PyatigorskInga has practiced Falun Dafa for five years. She said the practice has helped her find inner peace and deal with difficulties in daily life.Eric started to practice last year. He said Falun Dafa not only gives him health but also teaches him the precious principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, helping him find the true meaning of life.

Practitioners in St. Petersburg wish Master Li a happy birthday.Practitioners in St. Petersburg perform a traditional Chinese dance in heavenly maiden costumes and play waist drums.People sign a petition condemning the persecution of Falun Dafa in China.

People in Irkutsk sign a petition condemning the persecution.

Passersby learn about Falun Dafa in Ulan-Ude.

Practitioners in Chelyabinsk wish Master Li a happy birthday.

Czech Republic

The celebration in Prague spanned May 12 and 13.

People at Staroměstské náměstí, a famous tourist destination, signing a petition while practitioners demonstrate the exercises and pass out flyers.Practitioners in the Czech Republic wish Master Li a happy birthday. Photo taken at Karlovo náměstí park

Romania

Practitioners in Bucharest collect signatures and demonstrate the exercises.Demonstrating the exercises at a park next to the Chinese embassy

Besides the celebration, practitioners also held a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Embassy, calling for the end to the persecution.

Denmark

Practitioners in Denmark held Dafa Day activities in Copenhagen and Aarhus.

Learning the Dafa exercises in downtown Copenhagen.A practitioner tells passersby about the persecution in China.

Austria

Practitioners in Vienna celebrated at Albertinaplatz.

Wishing Master Li a happy birthdayPractitioners inform the public of the persecution in China.

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