(Minghui.org) Practitioners in New York participated in the Chinese New Year parade in Flushing on February 21, 2026, to introduce Falun Dafa. As the largest Chinese New Year parade in the region, the event attracts thousands of spectators, many of whom said they were impressed by the practitioners’ performances.
Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the Chinese New Year on February 21, 2026 in Flushing, New York.
The Tian Guo Marching Band performed.
Practitioners’ float
Flag section
Practitioners participated in the Chinese New Year Parade.
Falun Dafa practitioners have participated in the parade for more than 20 years. This year their entry featured more than 10 sections, including the Tian Guo Marching Band, dragon dance, lion dance, flag section, fairies, and float. They were applauded throughout the parade route, and many people said they were impressed by their positive energy.
“This Is Our Future”
Mr. Ge stood on Sanford Avenue and said he was excited to see Falun Dafa practitioners. He warmly applauded them and wished them a happy Chinese New Year. “They are nice people and they represent true Chinese culture. From them, we see hope for our country and our people,” he said.
Noticing that the number of Dafa practitioners increased over the years, Mr. Ge said this was testimony that the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are powerful, “This is a new beginning. This is our future,” he explained.
Mr. Guo and Ms. Wu came from Guangdong Province over 40 years ago. Mr. Guo was a researcher at a university before he retired. The couple stood at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street, and said they often saw performances on television and social media channels hosted by practitioners. “This is the first time I’ve seen this in person, and it’s very impressive! Amazing!” he exclaimed. He said there were many practitioners in the parade, and their section was very neat. He could tell that the practitioners truly loved what they were doing.
“This works very well and it helps the community to know Falun Dafa as well as genuine Chinese culture,” Ms. Wu said. Her husband agreed, and added, “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is for all mankind.”
Coming from China three years ago, Ms. Li works for news media in New York. She said she’s seen Falun Dafa practitioners on NTD Television in the past, but seeing them in person, in the parade, was really moving. “There are so many practitioners and their presentation is great. I like this and I feel like Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance connects with everyone,” she explained.
Ms. Liu said that Falun Dafa practitioners are an inherent part of the community. “We like this formation and these performances. I also noticed there are Westerners in the parade,” she said.
She said some of her relatives practice Falun Dafa in China, and they had been severely suppressed for their belief. “That is why I think it is necessary for practitioners outside China to step forward and help more people in the free world learn about Falun Dafa,” she continued.
A Message of Kindness and Positivity
Flushing is a diverse community, and people from various ethnic backgrounds said they liked the Falun Dafa practitioners’ entry.
Ashita Sabuda (left) said she wanted to know more about Falun Dafa.
Ashita Sabuda is a nurse in New York City, and she’s originally from Nepal. She said she could feel the practitioners’ positive energy. “Their formation is wonderful and I like it a lot,” she explained. She said the music, color, and the entire visual effect were awesome. Seeing words, “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance” on the banners, she believes these principles apply to everyone, and she would like to know more about Falun Dafa.
Kyle Shermer
Kyle Shermer, who works for a software firm in New Jersey, watched the parade with his family. He said he liked Falun Dafa’s message of kindness and positivity, which he feels is important, especially in a society that lacks empathy.
Accountant Dary Keyan watches the Chinese New Year parade in Flushing every year. He was familiar with practitioners’ layout in the parade and is specifically interested in the band, dragon dance, and float. She said the colors were extraordinary, and the peace and tradition brought by practitioners were also inspiring.
Mariana Papadatos and her mother
Mariana Papadatos is a dean of academic affairs at a middle school in New York. She watched the parade with her mother, and said that the Falun Dafa practitioners’ section was the most orderly and well-organized. “This is gorgeous, and this is the best culture. I feel I’ve been waiting for this,” she said.
She took many photos, praised the dragon dance, and said everything was well coordinated. She thanked the practitioners for telling people about Falun Dafa and traditional Chinese culture.
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