(Minghui.org) On May 13, 2023, World Falun Dafa Day, practitioners in Bavaria, Germany, held a celebration in Munich. They did the exercises, taught children to fold small lotus flowers, and passed out balloons and small lotus flowers with the message, “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.”

Practitioners celebrate World Falun Dafa Day and wish Master a happy birthday at Marienplatz, Munich, on May 13, 2023.

People stopped and watched as practitioners did the Falun Dafa exercises.

People come to learn about Falun Gong and sign the petition to support Falun Gong practitioners against persecution.

Munich Platz (Marienplatz) was crowded with tourists and local residents. Many Chinese students and tourists from China were sightseeing and stopped to watch. Most of them took photos and videos, and many talked to practitioners. Some took materials and copies of Mr. Li Hongzhi’s newly published articles, “How Humankind Came To Be” and “Why Save Sentient Beings.” Some Chinese withdrew from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) organizations they joined.

A Chinese student came to the booth and said he was interested in practicing Falun Dafa. After talking with practitioners, he quit the Communist Youth League.

Many people learned how to practice the Falun Dafa exercises during the event.

Some people said that the scene of practitioners practicing was compelling, and many people, especially young people, learned the exercises. They said that practicing together felt very good, and the atmosphere was peaceful. Many people also signed the petition in support of practitioners’ efforts to expose the persecution. Young Germans joined the practice. Through the exercises, some said they felt inner peace.

Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Are Important Qualities

Valentin (left) and Schmitt

Middle school students Schmitt and Valentin passed by Marienplatz and saw practitioners meditating. They joined them for a while. They felt that after a stressful day, the Falun Dafa exercises helped them relax.

Schmitt said, “We saw a video online and we always wanted to give it a try, [Falun Dafa] is attractive, and people who practice it seem very relaxed and peaceful.”

Valentin said, “It feels like people are calming down, and relaxing listening [to the music]. It feels very comfortable.”

When they heard that Falun Dafa’s guiding principles are Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, Schmitt said, “These are very important qualities.” Valentin also said, “I think these principles are very good, and can benefit you.”

When they learned about the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa in China, Schmitt said, “I think that’s too bad. But it’s not surprising. The Chinese government is a dictatorship, and people can’t live their own way.”

“It Is Important to Expose the CCP”

Allessio (left) and Julius

Allessio said, “We saw these people [practicing the exercises] and felt that we should stop and give it a try. Everyone is practicing, so why don’t we try it.” Julius said the atmosphere in the square was very peaceful and happy.

After he practiced the exercises, Julius said, “I have never tried it before, and it feels very good, very relaxing. I’ve never felt this way before. It’s very relaxing.”

They both said that Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are good principles. Julius said, “It is very valuable and should always be remembered. Falun Dafa practitioners seem peaceful.”

When they learned that the CCP has been persecuting Falun Dafa, they were surprised. They both believed that it is important to publicly expose the CCP’s crimes.

Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are Righteous Values

Delia (left) and Liz

Delia and Liz wanted to learn the exercises. Delia said that the atmosphere in the square was very good. “It makes people relax. They feel peaceful. They want to practice too. It feels wonderful,” Liz said.

They were happy to learn that Falun Dafa is practiced at the British Park in Munich.
“We’re going to join in, too. They look so relaxed and peaceful,” Liz said. Delia said, “Yes, really, we really like it.”

Regarding the CCP’s suppression of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, Liz said, “I can’t imagine a reason to persecute them. I’m sure there can’t be a valid reason to persecute them.

“What these values [Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance] represent is all righteous, all the righteous values. It is terrible to be persecuted because of this.”

Before they left, they both signed the petition to support practitioners’ efforts to expose the persecution. They wished them all the best, and happily took small lotus flowers with the words “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance” and “Falun Dafa is Good.”