(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners gathered at the Brussels Business Centre, Place de la Monnaie, on the afternoon of May 13, 2023, to celebrate the 24th World Falun Dafa Day. Attracted by the peaceful exercise demonstrations, people read the display boards and talked with practitioners to learn more about the practice. A continuous flow of passersby also came to the booth to get information. Many people signed the petition to call for an end to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution.
Falun Dafa practitioners in Belgium wish Master Li Hongzhi a happy birthday!
The graceful exercise music attracted many passersby to stop and watch.
Many people signed the petition to show their support in stopping the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa.
People are interested in learning about Falun Dafa.
Because the European Union (EU) is located in Brussels many passersby are from different countries such as Ukraine, Morocco, France, Brazil, and India. On the day of the event, the sun shone brightly, chasing away the gloomy rainy weather. The event was near the bustling main street, and the practitioners’ bright yellow t-shirts, uniform exercise movements, and peaceful music attracted many passersby to stop and take photos.
A lady from India was very interested in Falun Dafa. A practitioner told her that the practitioners in India were holding a Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference that day and the founder of Falun Dafa sent them a congratulatory message. She was deeply moved. Many people crowded around the exhibition booth and spoke to practitioners, to learn about Falun Dafa.
“We all Need Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance”
Ms. Véronique, who is a researcher in human health, signed the petition that supports the ending of the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa. She said that she has seen Falun Dafa practitioners doing the exercises at the Cinquantenaire Park (Parc du Cinquantenaire) in Brussels. She felt that Falun Dafa was very good.
When she learned that practitioners abide by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, Ms. Véronique said, “ Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance is so great! All of us need them. Modern society’s control over human beings keeps increasing. If everyone can practice self-restraint, that will be good.”
Ms. Véronique said that she usually does not watch media such as television programs. She only watches some media news that is neutral. She could not understand why the CCP persecutes such a group of people who are cultivating their hearts and strengthening their bodies like Falun Dafa. She thinks that personal freedom and freedom of speech are very important. However, the persecution of Falun Dafa, such a sad thing, is happening in China. When she learned how the CCP harvests practitioners’ organs while they were still alive, she was shocked. She thought that this was unacceptable. She signed the petition that calls for an end to the persecution.
The CCP Cannot Control Human Nature
Mr. Michael sat on a bench and watched practitioners meditate. He felt the peaceful and tranquil ambiance from the exercise demonstration. He said, “Very nice. Very relaxing!”
When he learned that practitioners follow the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance, he said, “Very good. Yes, we need this (Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance).” Mr. Michael said he could not understand why the CCP prohibited Falun Dafa. He said, “This is a practice that’s rooted in humanity. Why is it being prohibited in China?” After learning about the CCP’s totalitarian rule, he said, “I understand now. But it (the CCP) cannot control people’s thoughts. It cannot control human nature.”
We Support Falun Dafa to End the Persecution
Mr. Celean Hannadi (left) and his stepfather, Mr. Pedro Cavalcanti (right)
Father and son, Mr. Pedro Cavalcanti and Mr. Celean Hannadi noticed practitioners demonstrating the exercises. They stood and watched for some time. Mr. Pedro said that he would go online to learn more about Falun Dafa. When he found out that cultivation requires one to speak true words, be magnanimous and look within oneself, he said happily that Falun Dafa is really attractive to him. He was very interested in learning the practice.
Mr. Pedro said he’s seen the news about the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners before. He said, “I think that Falun Dafa can only bring positive resonance to people, positive energy. The CCP should not persecute it.”
Mr. Hannadi felt that Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance can benefit one’s mind and body. It is a wonderful way to maintain a peaceful life. He thinks that the government should not persecute its people. The government needs to respect them.
He expressed his support for Falun Dafa and signed the petition that calls for an end to the persecution.
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