Toronto, Canada: Rally Celebrates Eighteenth Anniversary of Falun Dafa's Public Introduction (Photos)

(Clearwisdom.net) On May 13, 2010, Falun Gong practitioners and supporters in Toronto held a rally on Nathan Phillips Square. The day's activities included group practice of the Falun Gong exercises, performances and speeches from local practitioners and dignitaries.

Group practice on Nathan Phillips Square on May 13, 2010, celebrating the eighteenth anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction

Waist drum performance

Lotus dance

Young practitioners perform "Falun Dafa is Good" and "I am a Young Practitioner"

Mr. Joe Oliver, former chairman of Canadian Financial Services Board and Federal Conservative Party candidate of Eglinton-Lawrence District, said he was happy to participate in the celebration of World Falun Dafa Day

Mr. Chris Sellors, council candidate of 22nd District, attended to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

Mr. Su Ming, vice chairman of the Democratic Front, said exploration of the spirit is human nature, and a universal freedom and right

Mr. Joe Oliver, former chairman of Canadian Financial Services Board and Federal Conservative Party candidate of Eglinton-Lawrence District, said he was happy to participate in the celebration of World Falun Dafa Day. He read out Prime Minister Harper's letter of congratulations for Falun Dafa Month.

Mr. Chris Sellors, council member candidate of the 22^nd District, attended the World Falun Dafa Day celebration. He said in his speech, "I come here today for human rights as well as for Truth-Compassion-Forbearance."

He said he learned about Falun Gong in 2001 and has since supported the Falun Gong practitioners' efforts opposing the persecution. He believes that when one suffers, all people in the world suffer, and that we must stop the persecution in China.

Mr. Su Ming, vice chairman of the Democratic Front, said, "Falun Gong friends, you have won in this struggle between righteous and evil, true and false, good and bad. Your principle Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance has been widely accepted and won more and more support from the international community and Chinese people."

Practitioner Lisa came to Canada one year ago. She said, "It is great here. It is my first time participating in a parade, explaining the facts, and celebrating World Falun Dafa Day without any worry. I feel so happy. This is unimaginable in China."

Practitioner Bicheng Zhang came to Canada more than one year ago. He started practicing Falun Gong with his mother in 1996 when he was six years old. He said, "In this special day, I recall fellow practitioners in China, who sent congratulatory greetings to Master during this time every year. Some of them were even under risk of losing their lives. Today I can participate in this celebration. I feel so fortunate. I appreciate Master letting me be a practitioner following Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. I wish such an environment can be realized in China soon."