(Minghui.org) Two thousand people participated in a march in Seoul, South Korea, last Saturday, showcasing the peace and positive values of Falun Gong and exposing the severe persecution of the practice in China.
The participants hailed from 12 Asian countries and areas, including South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Singapore.
Performing the exercises before the march
Led by the Tian Guo Marching Band, made up of 170 practitioners, the march passed by a series of famous local tourist spots.
The Tian Guo Marching Band
The “celestial maiden” team in the march
Demonstrating the exercises on the float
The first banner reads: “Falun Gong is practiced in more than 100 countries and has benefited millions of people.”
Calling for the prosecution of former dictator Jiang Zemin for launching the persecution
Piao Xianzhen (middle), a college student traveling in Seoul, was seeing Falun Gong for the first time and thought it looked very peaceful and relaxing. “I truly hope that the practitioners in China will soon be able to practice this freely,” he said.
Local citizen Hong Minshu followed the march for a few miles.
“The march cheered me up,” she said. “I am energized now.”
“I had heard about the persecution of Falun Gong, but I didn't know so many people practiced it until seeing the march today,” she added.
Sharing the Message of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance
Mr. Quan Hongda, the chair of the Falun Dafa Association in South Korea
Quan Hongda, the chair of the Falun Dafa Association in South Korea, said, “The march shows the significance of spirituality. It shares the message of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, which greatly benefits our communities.”
Kan Hongchang, the chair of the Falun Dafa Association in Hong Kong, said the purpose of the march was to let more people learn about Falun Gong and call for help to stop the persecution.
Kado (left 1), the chair of the Falun Dafa Association in Indonesia, said he was glad to come together with practitioners from various areas. He said, “I hope more Koreans will learn about Falun Gong through this march.”
Artist Lee Yuanyu and his son wish to tell the public about the persecution of Falun Gong in China.
Parade participant Kim Shanzi said, “Practicing Falun Gong has made me a kind person and greatly improves my health. The last time I went to the hospital was 20 years ago.”
Piniya from Thailand said Falun Gong helps her relieve stress and has improved her health.
Yuan Qiping from Vietnam started to practice Falun Gong five years ago. She said, “I often had surgeries before. Falun Gong healed my illnesses. I recommend Falun Gong to anyone seeking spiritual well-being and good health.”
