(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners held activities outside of the Vancouver Art Gallery on May 4, 2014, to celebrate the upcoming World Falun Dafa Day and the 22nd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s first introduction to the public.

Falun Dafa was first taught in China in 1992 and has benefited millions of practitioners mentally and physically over the past 22 years. Practitioners took this opportunity to express their gratitude to Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, and also congratulated him on his birthday.

Falun Dafa’s Divine Land Marching Band performs in Vancouver.

Passersby learn more about Falun Dafa.

Practitioners display congratulatory letters and proclamations from members of parliament and mayors in British Columbia.

The Waist Drum performance

Practitioners outside the Vancouver Art Gallery express their gratitude for Mr. Li Hongzhi’s compassionate salvation.

Falun Dafa has been widely recognized in Canada. With the approach of May 13, the Canadian Prime Minister and many federal ministers sent out congratulatory letters and proclamations to thank Falun Dafa practitioners for their contribution to society. The Divine Land Marching Band and the Waist Drum Team performed in front of the Art Gallery and drew many passersby to come and learn about Falun Dafa.

An Entire Family Practices Falun Dafa

Ms. Xiao, her husband Mark Tickner, and their children all practice Falun Dafa. Ms. Xiao practiced Falun Dafa when she was in China and taught her children with the principles of Falun Dafa: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. The children were very healthy and followed directions. Her husband was touched by the greatness of Falun Dafa and decided to become a practitioner last year. Mark said that, although he hasn’t practiced for very long, he has experienced significant improvement both physically and spiritually.

Ms. Xiao, her husband, and their children, all of whom practice Falun Dafa, at the Falun Dafa Day celebration

Realtor: Honesty Wins Me Customers’ Trust

Mr. Zhou’s business and family benefit greatly from his practice of Falun Dafa.

Mr. Zhou is a realtor. He said that he used to be impatient. After he became a Falun Dafa practitioner, he was able to treat others calmly and with kindness. He dealt with his customers honestly and provided them with the best service he could. His health improved, and he was able to show his customers many houses. After buying houses from him, many of them became his friends.

Falun Dafa Takes Away All Illnesses

Ms. Zhang has practiced Falun Dafa for 16 years. She was glad being able to play in the Waist Drum Team. Before she became a practitioner, she had serious heart and nerve problems. She couldn’t even do regular household chores. The first time she went to practice Falun Dafa, someone had to hold her so she could make it. After she became a practitioner, she regained her health and was able to work.

“Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Is a Universal Value”

Yasin Kiraga, President of the Afro Political Communications network, made a special trip to come to the celebration to show his support for Falun Dafa. He believes that Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is an universal value and can benefit everyone, not just practitioners. He thinks the persecution of Falun Gong should concern everyone.

Yasin Kiraga, President of the Afro Political Communications, says that Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is an universal value that belongs to all.

Kiraga said that the Chinese regime is committing a crime against humanity by harvesting organs from living practitioners. “I come here today to join the Falun Gong practitioners, to celebrate with them, and to call for international awareness of the persecution. People expect peace, but it doesn’t come on its own. We shouldn’t wait, we should take action to protect Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance,” he said.