(Minghui.org) Practitioners gathered in Hamburg to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2026, near the Elbphilharmonie. They demonstrated the Dafa exercises and talked about how Falun Dafa changed their lives.
The Elbphilharmonie has become one of Hamburg’s most striking landmarks, celebrated for its distinctive architecture—a dramatic blend of a historic brick warehouse crowned with a shimmering, wave-shaped glass structure that rises over the harbor like a giant crystal. Visitors arrive throughout the year, but holidays and evenings draw especially large crowds. People from around the world gather here to take in sweeping views of Hamburg Harbor and watch the sun set behind the city, making it one of Hamburg’s most beloved and frequently visited attractions.
Passers-by accepted flyers about Falun Dafa. As the event drew to a close, a remarkable scene unfolded—a double rainbow arched across the pink-hued night sky, adding serenity and beauty to the event.
Practitioners demonstrate the Falun Dafa exercises during a World Falun Dafa Day celebration in Hamburg. (Minghui.org)
A musician from England said that seeing the practitioners all dressed in yellow piqued his curiosity. He explained that he wanted to take a stroll by the harbor during a break in the conference he was attending, and noticed the practitioners’ activity.
“I spent several weeks in China, near Shanghai. I really enjoyed the ancient Chinese culture,” he said. He said he would find out more about the practice and took out his mobile phone to visit the Falun Dafa website.
Falun Dafa Helps Me Deal With Challenges
Silvia does the exercises. (Minghui.org)
“Falun Dafa is so important to me because, through it, I found my path of cultivation and answers to many of life’s questions,” said Silvia. The principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and studying the teachings of Falun Dafa help her navigate her daily life and life’s challenges with ease.
Silvia said that she changed “from being anxious, exhausted, and insecure to being braver, stronger, and more powerful. My family, friends, and colleagues also noticed this positive transformation, and some are quite astonished. My family life has become more harmonious, and many aspects of my life have become more orderly.”
She finds it much easier to talk about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution in China. “I am surprised by how easy some things feel to me today—things that once seemed like insurmountable hurdles.
“I am deeply and sincerely grateful to Master and Dafa—not only for the protection and the beautiful experiences, but also for the difficult trials and challenges through which I was able to grow. Thank you for everything, revered Master!”
Grateful to Master for Protecting Me
Maryam from Iran (Minghui.org)
Maryam, a young Iranian woman, also participated in the activities to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day. “When I first attended a reading of the Falun Dafa teachings with my cousin, I was still very young,” she recalled, adding that at the time, they had little life experience and were unable to truly understand many things. Yet, because of the positive energy and the friendly practitioners, they felt that “these people—the Falun Dafa practitioners—are kind and trustworthy people.
“Many years have passed since then, and I would like to say that the most precious days of my life were those in which I was able to advance on the path of the Fa,” Maryam said.
Due to the internet restrictions related to the conflict in Iran, she has no contact with Dafa practitioners there. Nevertheless, she wishes to send them her warmest greetings from Germany and offer her congratulations on World Falun Dafa Day.
“I hope that, under all circumstances, we can remain steadfast on the path of the Fa and make our revered Master proud,” she said. “I would like to thank Master, whose presence—in all the difficult and joyful moments of my life—has been a true comfort. Thank you, Master, for being there for me.”
Hopes More People Learn About Falun Dafa
Petra is grateful that she’s been able to practice Falun Dafa for 22 years. She said, “Fate led me to people who recommended Falun Dafa to me. A coworker told me about it and how he benefited from practicing.”
She had never heard of Falun Dafa before, but was open-minded and wished to give it a try. “I feel that the values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are especially important today, so that humanity may have a good future. If we do not uphold these values, I fear that people will lose their moral compass.”
Petra said the teachings of Falun Dafa and the exercises helped her overcome her anxieties and keep her healthy. “I don’t need to take any medication, even though I’m approaching 60,” she said. Falun Dafa has also helped her gain greater mental clarity.
“I hope many more people learn about Falun Dafa,” she concluded.
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