(Minghui.org) Practitioners demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises and raised awareness of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ongoing persecution during an event in the Brussels business district on October 10, 2026.

Practitioners introduce Falun Dafa and tell people about the persecution during activities in Brussels. (Minghui.org)

People sign a petition to end the persecution. (Minghui.org)

Young Belgian: Important Qualities for Society

Guillaume Lauwers stood in front of the display boards for a long time and read the information. He then chatted with a practitioner.

He was appalled to learn of the CCP’s persecution in China and state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting, and immediately signed the petition. He said that no one should be hurt for their faith, and that even prisoners should enjoy basic human rights and should not be targeted for forced organ harvesting. He said that he signed the petition because he wished to do what he could to oppose the persecution, even though he knew change would not be easy. “Even if I’m only making a little contribution, it is more meaningful than turning a blind eye to the persecution.”

Regarding Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, he said these qualities should be developed from a young age and that we should help children learn to be honest, treat others kindly, and have tolerance for those who have different religions or opinions. He said that in today’s era where social media is increasingly influential, people easily lose their true selves in order to cater to expectations from the outside world. But sincerity and tolerance help enhance mutual understanding among people and promote harmony in society.

Guillaume said he felt Falun Dafa is not political, but is a way of life and a way people treat others and conduct themselves, so putting these principles into practice is not participating in political activities. He said even though he knew speech, demonstrations, etc. were subject to limitations, he still found it unbelievable that exercising in parks and meditating also suffered limitations.

Guillaume said he hoped to learn more about Falun Dafa, because learning the facts is an important foundation for forming a judgment. He also said signing the petition is a practical action.

“We Must Oppose All Injustice in the World”

Ibrahim, who was born in Belgium, spoke with a practitioner after viewing the display boards. He signed the petition and said he found it hard to accept that people who practice a faith are persecuted and even have their organs harvested.

“As people we must oppose all injustice in the world,” Ibrahim said.

He visited China three times and appreciates China’s long history and traditional culture. To him, opposing injustice and defending basic human rights transcends borders and faiths. He agreed with Falun Dafa’s guiding principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and believed that people with different cultural backgrounds share these universal values. He believed that people should understand and respect each other, peacefully communicate, and not suppress others.

Valuing Freedom

Noemie (Minghui.org)

Noemie works in the arts and culture field. Because she visited Beijing last year, she was interested in learning about the persecution. She read the materials and signed the petition.

She said that when she was in Beijing, a Chinese girl asked her about daily life outside of China. After she explained what life was like outside China, the girl said that Noemie “had immense freedom.” Noemie smiled and said that she suddenly realized that the freedom that she took for granted is precious.

She mentioned that when she visited tourist sites such as the Forbidden City, she was required to show her passport, register her fingerprints, and undergo multiple rounds of identity verification. This strict control also made her reflect on how strictly the Chinese government controls people.

She said China has a long history, rich culture, and is charming, but her experience while she was there gave her a deeper understanding of personal freedom. She believes the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance promoted by Falun Dafa are basic principles that everyone should follow. She also hopes that more people learn about Falun Dafa.

Getting a Sense of Calm from the Exercise

Olguis (Minghui.org)

Olguis used to work in medical security in Colombia. She felt depressed that day due to some challenges in her life, but said she was drawn by the peaceful and soothing exercise music. She started following along and copying the movements as practitioners did the exercises.

She did the exercises for more than 20 minutes and was moved to tears. She said that as the movements began, she felt enveloped in a peaceful atmosphere and felt a long-lost sense of calm, and even forgot the noisy surroundings.

“I feel like I had to come here today.” Olguis added that she felt her encountering Falun Dafa was arranged by Heaven. She also said she was deeply touched by the practitioners’ concern and kindness, which was extremely precious. She wished to learn more about Falun Dafa.