(Minghui.org) Celebrations for World Falun Dafa Day were held at Taipei’s 228 Peace Park on the afternoon of May 10, 2025. The event featured group exercises, music, classical dance performances, and other activities to share the physical and mental health benefits and the hope that Falun Dafa brings to people. The atmosphere was festive and joyful.
Falun Dafa practitioners in Taipei gathered at the 228 Peace Park on the afternoon of May 10, 2025, to celebrate the birthday of Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa.
228 Peace Park was built in 1899, and is the oldest park in Taipei. It has classical-style gardens and is loved by tourists from around the world.
It rained heavily that morning, but the rain stopped before the afternoon activities began. After the rain, the air was fresh and the sun came out. The New Tang Dynasty Flag and Drum Band, the Divine Land Marching Band, the Waist Drum Band, and the Women’s Classical Dance Performances attracted many Taipei citizens and tourists from Europe, America, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Young and old filled the circular outdoor seating area.
Groups of tourists stopped to watch the performances. Many people were delighted to receive brochures about Falun Dafa, and lotus pendants. Some wished Falun Dafa practitioners peace, while others asked to take photos with them. The atmosphere was filled with joy and happiness.
On the afternoon of May 10, 2025, the New Tang Dynasty Flag and Drum Band, the Divine Land Marching Band, the Waist Drum Band, and the Women’s Classical Dancers performed at the Taipei 228 Peace Park Music Stage.
After the performance, all the practitioners demonstrated the first, third, and fourth Falun Dafa exercises. Finally, everyone gathered in front of the stage and loudly congratulated Master Li Hongzhi on his birthday, “Happy birthday, Master! Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good!”
Practitioners in Taipei celebrate Falun Dafa Day and hold a group exercise demonstration at the 228 Peace Park.
Taipei Residents and Tourists Worldwide Happy to Hear the Good News of Dafa
Falun Dafa practitioners in Taipei gathered at the 228 Peace Park to celebrate Falun Dafa Day. Citizens and tourists flocked to the scene.
Ms. Qiu, a retired elementary school teacher in Taipei, saw people practicing Falun Gong together, and said, “Falun Gong is very good. The air is fresh when practicing in the park, and everyone is very friendly.” She said she strongly agrees with the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, adding, “Taiwan really needs Falun Gong and the power of morality.”
Jason, who is from Canada, teaches Tai Chi. After seeing the event, he became very interested in Falun Gong. He said, “The performance was excellent. I enjoyed the programs very much.” He wanted to learn more about the practice, and decided to stay to watch the demonstration.
Mr. Lee, a civil servant from Korea, and his wife were visiting Taiwan and were attracted to the event by the dance performance. They carefully watched the introduction to Falun Gong in Korean and discussed it with each other. They smiled about their experience watching the performance, “We feel full of love.”
Falun Gong Practitioner Shares Cultivation Experience
Many Falun Gong practitioners brought their families and friends to participate in the celebration. Among them were young students, grandparents, and practitioners from all walks of life.
Some have practiced Falun Gong with their parents since childhood, some have cultivated their character through the trials of family life and raising children, and others have undergone physical and life transformations. Their stories shine with the brilliance of spiritual elevation, despite their simplicity.
Retiree: Years of Illness Cured Without Medication—Finding the Path to One’s True Self
At age 74, Chen Yuexun noticed that her husband’s practice of Falun Gong had softened his temper and renewed his spirit. So, at 65, she decided to join the practice and the nine-day Falun Gong class.
After three months of practice, Chen Yuexun was pleasantly surprised that her long-standing illnesses had disappeared without medication.
She recalled the scene of her first class, “On the first day of class, I slept the entire time, but on my way home that day, I felt light as a feather, and my body felt completely different.”
After three months of practice, Chen Yuexun was pleasantly surprised to find that her long-standing illnesses had disappeared without medication. “I was originally a carrier of hepatitis B, but during a follow-up check, the doctor said that the hepatitis B virus was no longer present. Additionally, my various health issues, including atopic dermatitis and plantar fasciitis, have all disappeared.”
Talking about the transformation of her xinxing, she said with a kind smile, “Through Fa study, I know that the best method is what Master taught us to do, look inward. Because of this, my husband and I no longer have any conflicts, because we have both learned the Fa principle of looking inward.”
On this day, when the whole world celebrates, she said respectfully and with tears, “I am very, very grateful for Master’s compassion and hard work. This gratitude is truly beyond human language to describe.”
Housewife: Holding Myself to the Standards of a Cultivator and Improving My Xinxing Through the Process of Raising Children
Fifty-year-old Li Yumei has been practicing for more than 20 years. She was originally introduced to Dafa by a Falun Gong leaflet handed to her by a coworker.
Yumei holds herself to the standards of a cultivator and has passed many tests related to raising her children.
A Falun Dafa brochure can open up a whole new world and way of life for people. She said, “I used to catch colds frequently and often had to visit the clinic, but after I started practicing, my illnesses and pains almost completely disappeared. I haven’t used my health insurance card except for giving birth.”
Yumei has three sons. Faced with the many challenges of raising boys, she said, “They interact a lot, and often fight, sometimes testing my patience. But whenever I feel I’m about to lose my temper, I remember Master’s teachings and remind myself to calm down, behave like a cultivator, and not get caught up in my emotions.”
Looking back on the past, Yumei’s eyes welled up with tears. She said, “Over the past 20 years of cultivation, I have gone through many trials and tribulations, some of which were life and death tests. Master was always by my side, rescuing me from the dark water. I am truly grateful to Master and wish him a happy birthday!”
Graduate Students: Growing Up Without Getting Lost, Walking My Path with Truthfulness, Kindness, and Tolerance
Youhui, 26, is currently a graduate student. Because her family members are Falun Gong practitioners, she was exposed to the practice from an early age and naturally began practicing herself. “If you count from when I was born, I have been practicing for 26 years without interruption.”
Youhui thanks Master for his guidance, which has enabled her to remain clear-minded and peaceful while growing up.
Faced with a variety of values on the path of growth, Youhui said that it is precisely because of her cultivation that she has been able to maintain clarity and peace within herself. “Dafa gives me a clear direction in how to treat people and handle matters. I will take truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance as my principles in facing everyone and everything.”
Her tolerance and understanding has made many friends feel a warmth and wisdom that sets her apart from others. “I don't let myself get caught up in my emotions; instead, I look for ways to make things better. My friends often say that after talking with me, they feel like they can see things from a different perspective and aren’t so troubled anymore.”
On this World Falun Dafa Day, Youhui sincerely said, “I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn Falun Dafa. I am also very grateful to Master for his teachings and protection, which have allowed me to continuously understand the true meaning of life through studying the Fa and to continue forward with even greater determination.”
Engineer: Physical and Mental Benefits, This is What I Have Been Looking For
Jiajun, 39, is a network engineer and has practiced Falun Dafa for 19 years. He started practicing Falun Dafa after his mother introduced him to it. What really touched him was the strong resonance in his heart. “When I first came into contact with Falun Dafa, I had a deep feeling that this was what I had been looking for.”
Jiajun benefitted both physically and mentally after practicing, and he brought his wife and children to participate in the activities together.
The physical improvements also allowed him to experience the wonder of Falun Dafa. “When I was a child, I suffered from asthma, which is considered incurable by modern medicine. However, as I gradually let go of various emotional knots and attachments, the asthma symptoms never returned.”
In addition to physical changes, he said his personality has also improved significantly. “I used to be impatient and anxious, rushing to do everything. But after practicing, I realized that many things cannot be rushed and that everything has its own timing.”
He brought his family to offer sincere best wishes and gratitude to his Master, “Throughout my cultivation journey, I have felt that Master has shouldered so much for his disciples. My gratitude to Master cannot be expressed in a few words. I can only strive harder to live up to Master's compassionate salvation! Thank you, Master. Happy birthday!”
All Dafa practitioners are grateful for the beauty and wonder of Falun Dafa which has brought them physical and mental health, and uplifted morals. Though their stories are different, they all reflect the same path, a path leading to brightness and hope.
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