(Minghui.org) On June 3, 2012, the first anniversary of Sidoarjo National Leisure Sports Association was held in the city square, Sidoarjo, East Jawa, Indonesia. The event started at 6 a.m. The Indonesian Divine Land Marching Band consisting of Falun Dafa practitioners performed the Indonesian national anthem at the opening ceremony. The band marched at the beginning of the grand parade and performed the music “Falun Dafa Is Good” and “The Fa Rectifies the Universe.”

The Indonesian Divine Land Marching Band performs the Indonesian national anthem

The Indonesian Divine Land Marching Band marches at the beginning of the grand parade

The celebration included group gymnastics and a grand parade. More than 6000 members of the National Leisure Sports Association participated. There were 24 groups in the procession. The Divine Land Marching Band headed the parade with a journey of three kilometers.

The local residents of Sidoarjo warmly welcomed the band. There were many positive comments from spectators. Mr. Aliado commended, “The music is active and melodious. The trumpet playing is graceful.” A student said, “The bands I know are generally composed of young people. But this band is composed of young and elderly players. It is great.”

The county head Mr. Saifullah presided over the opening ceremony of the first anniversary of the National Leisure Sports Association. He praised the outstanding performance of the Divine Land Marching Band.