(Clearwisdom.net) The Sweden Spring Health World Expo in Stockholm was held on March 28-29, 2009, in Lileholme. More than 200 booths exhibited all kinds of products conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Invited by the organizer, Swedish Falun Gong practitioners took part in the expo as they have done in previous years to introduce people to the practice of Falun Gong. At the same time, they also exposed the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners who believe in Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, which has persisted for nearly ten years.
People learn about the CCP's brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners
Demonstrating the five sets of Falun Gong exercises on the stage
During the exhibition, Falun Gong attracted attention from many visitors. As a traditional cultivation method, its exercises are simple and easy to learn, and its wondrous effects improve people's wellbeing both physically and mentally. From time to time, the Falun Gong booth was crowded with many people who stopped to watch the exercise demonstration, look at the photos or to talk with the practitioners. After learning about Falun Gong and the persecution taking place in China, the visitors were happy to take materials home. Many people bought Falun Gong books and videos. They also inquired about local practice sites and showed great interest in learning Falun Gong.
On the morning of the first exhibition day, a middle-aged Chinese woman said that she wanted to buy a copy of the Chinese version of "Zhuan Falun" for her mother. She is a Chinese medicine doctor originally from Northeast China. Many people in her hometown practice Falun Gong, and her mother has been practicing it for over two years. She believes that Falun Gong is a very unique practice. Her mother, who is nearly 70 years old, still helps her take care of her two children and does many household chores. Despite this, her mother looks more energetic than she does. It is really amazing!
When the lady learned that her mother was eager to have a copy of Zhuan Falun, she agreed to buy one for her, because she knew that the Falun Gong booth was the most popular booth at each annual health expo. Today, after buying a copy of Zhuan Falun, her face shone with a broad smile. She also asked many questions, and after hearing the answers she said, "It seems that I have really been misled by the CCP. I have been living in Sweden for over a decade, but it was not until today that I realized that my thinking was wrong. I'm a doctor, I'm not short of money, but I'm unable to cure my own illnesses. I should really not be gullible to the CCP's propaganda, as they are deceiving people. It seems that I should join my mother in practicing Falun Gong."
When the Falun Gong practitioners demonstrated the exercises on the stage, the lady came over again and watched attentively.
Another middle-aged lady who came to the booth has also been living in Sweden for a long time. She was previously an outstanding swimmer in China. She stood in front of the Falun Gong booth and didn't want to leave. After being informed about the brutal persecution, she showed her sympathy and anger. She said that she knew clearly the current situation in China, "The CCP can't do anything good." She told one practitioner, "I still remember clearly that when I was a swimmer, I shared several words with a Taiwanese person, and just for that someone reported me to the authorities and I was forced to write a self-criticism statement. It's obvious that people living in that kind of country can't lead a life that human beings are entitled to live. It was not until I came to Sweden that I felt that I was a real person."
The practitioner told her that Chinese people have begun awakening, as more than 50 million Chinese people have publicly announced their resignation from the CCP and its affiliated organizations. She was extremely happy to hear about it. The lady then sat in the audience to watch the practitioners demonstrating the exercises. She said that she would visit the Falun Dafa website after returning home, to get more information about Falun Gong.
A Swedish gentleman from Gothenburg was very excited upon seeing the Falun Gong booth. He said, "I have begun practicing Falun Gong. I feel great." He too had a long conversation with the practitioners.
Some other Swedish people saw the booth and came over to have a conversation with the practitioners. Some had heard that Falun Gong was really great, and they wanted to buy both books and CDs.
Falun Gong practitioner Helen, coordinator of this health expo, received an invitation from the organizer before the expo concluded. The coordinator invited Falun Gong practitioners to participate in a health expo to be held this coming autumn. Helen said, "The organizer has gained much understanding about Falun Gong, and knows that Falun Gong is a very positive practice. What's more, the practitioners have left a most favorable impression on him at each expo. They wanted to let more Swedish people learn about Falun Gong and join in the practice."
