(Minghui.org) Falun Gong practitioners in Antwerp, Belgium did their exercises to soothing music on a busy street on Saturday, June 13, 2026. People expressed interest in the traditional cultivation practice and signed a petition calling to stop the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution.
People in Antwerp, Belgium learn about Falun Gong and the persecution in China on June 13, 2026. (Minghui.org)
A young woman named Jana talked with Falun Gong practitioners for a long time. She said that Falun Gong had made her feel that compassion and interpersonal connections had been restored in society.
Jana says she feels the compassion of Falun Gong practitioners. (Minghui.org)
Jana said that the core principles of Falun Gong, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, are exactly what’s needed in the world, and that life would be much better if everyone could return to these values.
“These principles allow people to find their entirety and peace of mind again. Many people have compassion in their hearts, but are often silent. We need to voice it,” she said.
Jana said she would like to read Zhuan Falun and watch the exercise videos online. She signed the petition calling to stop the persecution of Falun Gong.
Another woman said that she was happy to see Falun Gong activities in Antwerp again. She had seen an event years ago and had learned the exercises. She had watched the exercises videos online at home afterward.
“The exercises made me clear-minded and relaxed,” she said. “I wasn’t in my best state at that time, but I was able to calm down and relax as soon as I did the exercises.” She had tried to do some exercises every day.
“I enjoy being honest and tolerant, and being nice to people. Not everyone is easy to get along with, but I try to be good,” she said.
Local residents Sandra and Anny were fascinated by the peaceful and warm atmosphere at the event and said they would like to learn more. Anny said she could feel a warm energy, and her first impression of the exercises was that it was beneficial to mind and body. “I can tell that they have a lot of love. I can feel their energy,” Anny said.
After learning about the principles of Falun Gong, Sandra said these values were positive, and she could feel the sincerity and peacefulness of practitioners. “They have compassionate hearts,” she said.
People in Antwerp sign a petition calling to stop the CCP’s persecution of Falun Gong. (Minghui.org)
Two friends, Amin and Ilyno, stopped to follow along with the exercise movements. Amin said they had been drawn to the tranquility in such a bustling environment and watching the exercises had made him feel relaxed.
Amin and Ilyano would like to learn more about Falun Gong. (Minghui.org)
The two friends were happy to encounter a cultivation practice based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. They said that improving oneself in everyday life would be beneficial to anyone.
Amin said he could understand why Falun Gong practitioners had been calling to stop the CCP’s persecution. Both friends signed the petition, and Ilyano took a picture of the QR code to learn more about Falun Gong. Both of them thanked Falun Gong practitioners for the information.
Local resident Pieter Rombouts picked up Zhuan Falun and read part of the book. He told practitioners that he had been looking for a way to help people with traditional spirituality. “I think a lot of spirituality has been lost in today’s world, but we really need it for our humanity.”
Pieter said he would like to try the Falun Gong exercises at a group exercise site.
Pieter Rombouts would like to learn more about Falun Gong. (Minghui.org)
Pieter showed great concern about the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. He said he hoped his signature on the petition would help make the Chinese regime aware of the voices calling for an end to the persecution.
Anja Van Gorp and her children (Minghui.org)
Anja Van Gorp and her children watched the exercises and signed the petition calling to stop the persecution. “I hope more people would help those who are facing persecution and stop it. It’s important for the kids to know about it,” she said. Her children also said they wished the persecution would stop soon.
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