(Minghui.org) The Asia Street Food Festival commenced in Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, Australia, from December 4 to December 7, 2025. The festival featured over 200 delicacies from all over the world and attracted people of all ethnic backgrounds leaving a lasting impression.
Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to the festival. Practitioners were on stage twice, once in the afternoon and once in the evening. Performances included demonstrations of Falun Dafa’s five exercises, music by the Tian Guo Marching Band and waist drums, plus a dragon dance, fan dance, and ethnic straw hat dance. The performances showcased the beauty and joy of traditional Eastern culture. The evening performance drew a large audience, earning enthusiastic applause and cheers from the spectators.
The host repeatedly and enthusiastically introduced Falun Dafa as a practice that cultivates both body and mind and is based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, noting that both the exercises and teachings are truly remarkable.
Falun Dafa practitioners performed at the Asia Street Food Festival and were warmly welcomed.
Ms. Cai, a member of the waist drum team, said, “The host of the festival left a deep impression on me. He expressed his respect for Falun Dafa before and after each performance and had his picture taken with practitioners several times. Many visitors to the festival who were given origami lotus flowers held them in both hands and expressed their gratitude.
Ms. Song, another member of the waist drum team, said, “We noticed more audience members in the evening than in the afternoon. I stood on stage and moved with the music, completely immersing myself in the melody. I was very touched by all the applause. Practitioners conveyed the pure energy of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.
Ms. Yang, the coordinator of the waist-drum team, said, “The powerful rhythm of the drums, the precise and unified movements, and the vibrant costumes attracted many people, who took pictures. The members of the waist drum team exhibited the calm and peaceful demeanor of Falun Dafa practitioners and shared a bit of traditional Chinese culture at this diverse food festival. The nine-minute Falun Dafa exercise demonstrations inspired people to follow along. We are honored to be a part of this festival.”
Mr. Li, a member of the Tian Guo Marching Band, said, “We were deeply moved by the sight of so many Australian people listening attentively to our music. Whether it is parades, rallies, or community events like this one, every member of the marching band hopes people see the sacred, golden, radiant banner that says, ‘Falun Dafa is good,’ hear the pure and beautiful music, and feel the compassion and peaceful energy that Falun Dafa practitioners convey to the world through music.
“Our music is like a clear, refreshing stream that washes away negative factors and awakens people’s kindness.”
Many Chinese people of different ages were present. They included international students, elderly visitors from abroad, and immigrant families. An elderly Falun Dafa practitioner chatted with many predestined Chinese people. They were accepting and decided to withdraw from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its youth organizations.
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