(Minghui.org) Practitioners held activities in Chinatown on May 2, 2026 to celebrate the 34th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction and to expose the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution of Falun Dafa and practitioners in China.
The activities received great public support. Many people signed a petition calling to end the CCP’s persecution. Greg Perez, a local resident, praised Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, “These principles are radiant! They drive away darkness and help people see through the lies,” he said. He signed the petition to express his support for Falun Dafa.
Practitioners did the exercises on Washington Square in San Francisco.
Practitioners did the exercises on Portsmouth Square in San Francisco.
Practitioners displayed Falun Dafa banners in Chinatown on May 2, 2026
Greg Perez signs a petition calling to stop the CCP’s atrocity of harvesting organs from living practitioners.
People sign a petition to stop the CCP’s atrocity of harvesting organ from living practitioners.
A practitioner (right) tells passersby about Falun Dafa.
Karina Chapman, a middle school history teacher, said, “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are beautiful principles! I believe in them!”
Karina Chapman praised Falun Dafa’s principles and said they were beautiful.
Regarding the persecution of Falun Dafa, Karina said, “Organ donation should be based on free will. It absolutely can’t be forced. I’m sad to hear about the organ harvesting in China.” She signed the petition to call for it to end.
Noah Gibson, who works for a tech company, said he completely agreed with Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, “These values are extremely important. Society would be peaceful if people followed these principles.”
Noah said he had previously heard about the persecution, including the organ harvesting in China. “I’m one hundred percent against it! Everyone should have the freedom of belief.” He signed the petition to show his support for Falun Dafa.
Cristin Villain supports Falun Dafa.
Local resident Cristin Villain said she’s studied Buddhism for three years and meditates every day. She said the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are important for today’s society. It was the first time she has heard of Falun Dafa and the persecution. She said, “People should live lives free of killing and abuse. Every life is precious!” She signed the petition to express her support for Falun Dafa and said it was great to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.
Peter from the UK signed the petition after hearing about the persecution. He said that religious freedom and human rights are basic values that everyone should enjoy.
Peter praised Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. “It’s a great set of values and life principles! The world would be a better place if everyone followed them... I’m against any form of persecution!”
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