(Minghui.org) May 13, 2012 marks the 13^th World Falun Dafa Day and the 20^th anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public, as well as the 61^st birthday of Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. In order to express their gratitude to compassionate great Master, practitioners in Turkey gathered in Istanbul's Bebek Park to celebrate this magnificent occasion, and display the wonderfulness of Falun Dafa's Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

Group practice

On the spacious lawn in the center of the park, practitioners in yellow T-shirts demonstrated the five sets of exercises, accompanied by peaceful exercise music.

A banner reading “Falun Dafa Is Good” hung high up in the air, and the peaceful exercise movements attracted the attention of many tourists. Many people stopped to watch for long periouds of time. Some enthusiastically learned the practice on the spot.

Learning the sitting meditation

Learning the exercises

Learning the sitting meditation

Handing out truth clarification materials

Speaking with people about Falun Gong

Speaking with people about Falun Gong

During the three-hour activity, practitioners did the exercises, displayed photo information boards, and distributed informational materials to raise people's awareness about Falun Gong.

In the end, practitioners with deep respect and gratitude, respectfully wish their compassionate and great Master a Happy Birthday!

Practitioners respectfully wish compassionate great Master a Happy Birthday!