(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners in Colombia held activities to celebrate the 22nd World Falun Dafa Day and the 70th birthday of Master Li Hongzhi (the founder of Falun Dafa) in Medellín, Rionegro, and Tunja.

On May 5, 2021, Falun Dafa practitioners from Medellín gathered in front of the Estadio subway station and demonstrated the tranquil exercises. 

Falun Dafa practitioners from Medellin, Colombia

On May 10, 2021, Falun Dafa practitioners from Tunja gathered in front of the Unicentro shopping mall, a busy place in the city, to hold a candlelight vigil in commemoration of World Falun Dafa Day.

Many passersby took flyers and watched the activity.

Falun Dafa practitioners from Tunja, Colombia

Rectifying Life and Family through Falun Dafa

William Rios, a Falun Dafa practitioner from Tunja, said that the practice has helped him to eliminate many bad habits; moreover, his life has taken a new direction and he has begun to see significant improvements.

He also said that thanks to Falun Dafa he has found an orientation to guide his family, and has improved his relationships with the people he is in charge of at work.

William Rios, Falun Dafa practitioner from Tunja, Colombia

On May 14, Falun Dafa practitioners in the city of Rionegro gathered at Mejia Bridge Park for a candlelight vigil to express their gratitude to Master Li and Falun Dafa. 

Falun Dafa practitioners from Rionegro, Colombia

What Is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) is a self-cultivation practice that was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China in 1992; it is now practiced in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. The spiritual discipline is based on the principles of Truth-Compassion-Forbearance and consists of five sets of meditation exercises. Millions of people have embraced the teachings, and have experienced high levels of health and well-being.

Category: Dafa Day Celebrations