(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to participate in the 102nd Veterans Day Parade in San Francisco on November 5, 2023. Many people said the Tian Guo Marching Band’s music was beautiful and the message of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance moved some spectators to tears.

Practitioners participated in the Veterans Day Parade in San Francisco.

The Falun Dafa procession passes the stage.

The Falun Dafa procession featured the Tian Guo Marching Band and an exercise demonstration team. The band played “Falun Dafa Is Good,” the American National Anthem, and other music. Spectators rewarded them with warm applause and waved at practitioners.

Mr. Bill Jeng saluted as the Tian Guo Marching Band played the National Anthem.

Mr. Bill Jeng, a veteran, said he admired Falun Dafa. “Falun Dafa is great! Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance are great principles!”

Steve Wilson, another veteran, also saluted while the National Anthem was played by the Tian Guo Marching Band. He said, “Your music sounds great! I’m so touched!” Steve said that he hadn’t learned of Falun Dafa before, but he absolutely liked the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance.

As the Falun Dafa procession passed the stage, the host introduced them and said the Tian Guo Marching Band was invited to participate in the parade every year. “They are the Falun Dafa group. Thank you, Falun Dafa! Let’s give them a round of applause!”

Cynthia, a local resident, praised the Tian Guo Marching Band, “I’m touched to tears by their music! I like Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance! Our world needs these principles!”

Carol from Kansas City praised the Tian Guo Marching Band.

Carol from Kansas City was impressed with the Tian Guo Marching Band. Seeing their uniform movements, she said they were a military band. “They are heart-shaking! So well-disciplined and outstanding! I sang to their music.”

Paul Kozak said the Tian Guo Marching Band was the parade's highlight.

Anna from Columbia said that Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance are very important.

Anna, a doctor from Columbia praised the principles of Falun Dafa and said she was interested in learning how to practice.

Monika from Germany said she enjoyed seeing the practitioners’ beautiful procession in the parade.

Local resident Alejndra said that if everyone followed Falun Dafa’s principles the world would be better.