(Minghui.org) The 13th of May 2012 marks the 13th World Falun Dafa Day. This year, Falun Gong practitioners from Hsinchu, Taiwan, held celebrations in Chusun Park in Chupei City. The celebration was sponsored by the Culture Department of the Hsinchu County and Chubei City governments.

'由法轮功学员组成的天国乐团,站在对伍的最前端,准备开始带领队伍游行。'

The Divine Land Marching Band

'省咨议员张碧琴机要秘书陈升隆先生,在第一时间抵达活动现场,向法轮功学员致意。'

Mr. Chen Shenglong, the secretary of legislature member Chang Bichin, came to the celebration.

'吴秀珠女士修炼后身心健康、家庭和睦。'

'游行队伍中有整齐划一的功法演示、精神抖擞的腰鼓队'

The waist drum team

'来自德州的乔许(Josh),跟着队伍摄取镜头。'

'游行队伍至新竹县议会前,除了天国乐团演奏之外,还有大合照。'

A group photo

Five hundred people from all walks of life as well as local politicians attended the celebration. The Divine Land Marching Band, consisting of 100 Falun Gong practitioners, performed during the parade.

Several practitioners shared their experiences of cultivating Falun Gong, and how they have benefited from practicing it both physically and mentally. Ms. Song, one of the organizers, said: “We come here to express our appreciation to Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong. We want more people to know the truth about Falun Gong through this event.”

Many people were attracted to the performances and the parade. Ms. Chan watched the parade with her children. She said: “The teacher of my children has introduced Falun Gong to them. So, I also learned a lot about it. I know that they are all very good people.”

An owner of a convenience store asked practitioners: “All the religions charge their members fees. Where does the money for this parade come from?” Mr. Cheng, an elementary school teacher and a practitioner, told him: “Nobody asked me for any money, and I haven't paid any money for practicing Falun Gong. All the books, audio and video materials about Falun Gong can be freely downloaded from the internet.”

The parade lasted for two hours. At night, practitioners held performances at Chusun Park.