(Minghui.org) Practitioners in Sydney, Australia, attended the Chinese New Year celebration in Bankstown on February 7, 2026. They demonstrated the exercises and spoke with passersby to introduce Falun Dafa and inform them of the ongoing persecution of the practice by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Falun Dafa practitioners in the Chinese New Year celebration on February 7 in Sydney

Many people stopped by the Falun Dafa booth to watch the exercises being demonstrated and read the posters. After hearing about the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and the benefits of Falun Dafa, some were interested and asked how to learn the practice.

Some of the practitioners also shared how they found out about Falun Dafa and wished Master Li, the founder of Falun Dafa, a happy Chinese New Year!

Practitioners at the event were grateful to Falun Dafa and Master Li.

“What Our Society Needs”

Courtney, who had never heard about Falun Dafa before, agreed that the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance apply to everyone and are what our society needs.

“These principles would bring us a peaceful life and allow us to improve ourselves,” she said. She said she felt that Truthfulness means staying “true to oneself” and others, that Compassion means opening our heart to others, even though “we may not know their background or suffering,” and that Forbearance can be “challenging” but it is also important since we need to be tolerant of those we disagree with.

Courtney (left) and her mother at the Falun Dafa booth

Since such universal principles are important for every profession at all levels, she could not understand why the CCP would suppress such values. “A persecution based on belief is not justified,” she explained.

Courtney said she was thankful to Master Li for introducing these principles since they “will make our society a better place.”

A New Practitioner: Falun Dafa Brings Health and Happiness

Duane, a new practitioner, shared how Falun Dafa changed her into almost a different person.

After hearing about the practice from a friend in late 2022, Duane began to do the exercises and read the books. “My mind became clearer and I understood my life needed to change. Basically, I should follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance,” she recalled. “I used to do lots of bad things, but now I have abandoned my bad habits.”

These changes also brought her a better family life. “These principles have led me and my family in a new direction. My children used to be afraid of me. Now they like me and often said, ‘I love you, Mom.’”

Duane said Falun Dafa means a lot to her.

The improvement in her health is also amazing. “I was often tired due to illness and pain,” said Duane. “Now, I have lots of energy.” Her friend said her skin radiates a healthy glow, and her mind is filled with peace and happiness.

Looking back on her life, Duane said she is very fortunate to be a Falun Dafa practitioner. She wants to thank Master Li for everything and wishes him a happy Chinese New Year.

Practitioners tell people about Falun Dafa in the event.