South Dakota: Falun Gong Practitioners Take Part in Annual Hobo Day Homecoming Parade at South Dakota State University (Photos)

(Clearwisdom.net) On October 22, 2005, Falun Gong practitioners were invited once again to participate in the Hobo Day Homecoming Parade held at South Dakota State University.

It was cold but there were still a large number of spectators. The Falun Gong contingent was at the front, and the audience along the route gave them rounds of applause. Prior to the parade, practitioners prepared small gifts--bookmarks with a Falun Gong message-- to give to the spectators. All the gifts were given away halfway through the parade. Many people took the bookmarks respectfully.

The parade procession

The audience attentively watched the practitioners' exercise demonstration on the float

Young Falun Gong practitioners on the float

Falun Gong practitioners perform a dance

Spectators wave to the practitioners along the parade route

Young boys learn the facts about Falun Gong