(Minghui.org) Dutch Falun Dafa practitioners held informational events in Utrecht and Amsterdam on June 29 and July 11, 2025. They introduced Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) and raised awareness of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 26-year-long persecution in China.

Practitioners demonstrated the exercises and collected signatures on a petition calling for an end to the CCP’s persecution, including its forced organ harvesting atrocity. Passersby stopped to learn more, engage in conversations, and sign a petition. Many expressed their support for the practitioners, and also that they wish more people would come to stand alongside practitioners in stopping the persecution.

Practitioners demonstrate the exercises in Utrecht.

Passersby talk with practitioners to find out more information about the ongoing issues.

Some people learn about Falun Gong on the spot.

People sign the petition in Amsterdam And Utrecht.

Dutch People Appalled By the Persecution

Some Dutch passersby found out about the persecution for the first time from the practitioners at the information booths, which they found appalling, and explained that this issue was under-reported by mainstream news outlets.

Ibrahim Bolakar expressed that the event helped him see the truth about what is happening in China, something he said is not visible in mainstream or social media. He emphasized the importance of seeking truth beyond social media and mainstream news.

Ibrahim Bolakar wishes that more people would sign the petition.

He agreed with the principles Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance of Falun Dafa. He emphasized the importance of fairness and respect for all people, regardless of race or background. “Everyone deserves to be treated with goodness,” he said.

Another passerby, Michelle Nelo, was also appalled that the persecution of Falun Gong is not widely reported. She described it as headline news. She emphasized the importance of spreading awareness and said, “Even if you can get 10 people to sign, those 10 can get another 10, and the number of people knowing about it becomes a lot more.”

Michelle Nelo supports practitioners’ efforts to stop the persecution.

Michelle felt deeply about the Falun Dafa principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, saying, “You have to act from love, for yourself and for the best interest of humanity.” She pledged to share the petition on Instagram.

Healthcare Worker Condemns the Forced Organ Harvesting

The CCP’s forced organ harvesting from Falun Dafa practitioners was unheard of by most of the passersby, and they expressed that these operations should be stopped immediately.

Monique van Pel was a healthcare worker who signed the practitioners’ petition after hearing about the situation in China. “I am against organ harvesting. That’s why I signed the petition. In this age, everyone should be free to do what they feel good about,” she said. “It is important that everybody can practice their belief.”

Monique van Pel condemns the forced organ harvesting.

Selma Habash from Egypt signed the petition with her friend. She was moved by the information and wanted to support the cause to stop organ harvesting.

Marlow Ma said he had heard about the persecution and human rights violations in China. He called them “crimes against humanity” and felt compelled to sign the petition.

Public Hears About Falun Gong

Many people wanted to hear more about Falun Dafa. Tony Anastasi, an investment banker from London, was drawn to the banner displaying the words “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance.” He described these values as deeply meaningful and said, “If you live by Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance, by this ideology, you can’t go really wrong. Good things will become known to you and come back to you.”

Tony Anastasi is drawn to the message of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance.

He found the practice inspiring and said he felt divine inspiration just by being present. Tony called the organ harvesting disgusting and emphasized the need to take action. Before leaving, he encouraged four other people to sign the petition.