(Minghui.org) To celebrate Veterans Day, which is on November 11, San Francisco hosted the Veterans Day Parade on November 8. The Falun Dafa group’s entry featured the Tian Guo Marching Band and meditative exercise demonstration.
Falun Dafa practitioners joined the Veterans Day Parade held on November 8, 2026, in San Francisco, California (Minghui.org)
Falun Dafa practitioners pass the stage. (Minghui.org)
Melodies such as “Falun Dafa Is Good” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” received rounds of applause from the audience, while many commented that the exercise demostration made them feel peaceful.
When practitioners went by the stage, the host introduced them, “Let us welcome the Falun Dafa group. Dressed in beautiful costumes, they are sharing with us the peaceful exercises and their cultivation focused on personal physical and mental health.” He thanked practitioners for paying tribute to the veterans and the relaxation they brought.
Organizer: Wonderful Music
Chinese-American veteran Raymond Wong, commander of the 15th Division of the American Legion and one of the organizers of the parade, warmly welcomed Falun Dafa practitioners.
Raymond Wong, Commander of the 15th Chapter of the American Legion (Minghui.org)
Raymond was glad to see Falun Dafa in this year’s parade. “We welcome all the contingents, and I am very happy to see a large number of Falun Dafa practitioners participating in today’s parade. They play wonderful music,” he remarked.
Raymond said Falun Dafa practitioners have done an excellent job of demonstrating the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance to the spectators.
Health Coach: Brilliant Performances
Health coach Ted Hannick excitedly said that the Falun Dafa practitioners’ performance was fantastic, wonderful, and really cool. He said he was happy to be there and he thoroughly enjoyed it.
Health coach Ted Hannick (Minghui.org)
Ted mentioned that the spectacular parade and performances absolutely “brightened up his family’s day.” Noticing the words Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance on the banners practitioners carried, he said, “This is great. Following these values is a balanced and good way of life.
“Everyone in the world today is under a lot of pressure and anxiety. Therefore, people must do something to maintain inner peace and integrity,” Ted added. “Practicing these qualities in our lives is very important.”
Israeli Tourists: Kindness and Tolerance
Phil Charles from Israel said, “The Falun Dafa practitioners look very kind, and the whole group is very beautiful and full of positive energy. I wish them good luck.”
He also praised the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance advocated by Falun Dafa practitioners. “These principles are very, very important in today’s society. Modern society needs these values so that people can truly care for each other, rather than just focusing on themselves.”
Phil thanked Falun Dafa practitioners for bringing these universal values into mainstream society. He hoped that more people could understand and uphold them.
German Tourist Praises Falun Dafa
Marion, a tourist from Germany, praised Falun Dafa’s core values and the group’s performance.
Marion (right) from Germany, and her husband enjoy the music played by Falun Dafa practitioners. (Minghui.org)
Marion was deeply impressed by the music and overall performance of the Tian Guo Marching Band. She said they are, “Absolutely wonderful, fantastic, and of a very high standard.”
She said she received a small lotus flower from practitioners when she visited Taiwan, which she cherishes. Marion mentioned that many people in Taiwan practice Falun Dafa and she agrees with the principles Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.
Local Resident: Falun Dafa Practitioners Are Always Outstanding
Local resident Ron Mitchell said he frequently sees Falun Dafa groups at various parades in San Francisco. He said, “The Falun Dafa group performs very, very well; they are always excellent, always perfect.”
Local resident Ron Mitchell (Minghui.org)
Ron said he noticed that the Falun Dafa group has worked hard to improve, so he’s always very happy to see them. He also agreed with Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and said, “These are essential principles that are indispensable to human society and are solid, stable concepts.”
“These principles teach people to be sincere, compassionate and tolerant, which are important qualities that all citizens and people should practice and uphold,” he explained.
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