(Minghui.org) May 13, 2023, was the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and the 24th World Falun Dafa Day. Falun Dafa practitioners across the world hold events to celebrate this special day, as well as to introduce the practice to others and raise awareness about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) brutal persecution of Falun Dafa during the past 24 years. In this article, we share news of World Falun Dafa Day celebrations in Germany and the Philippines.

Celebration in Germany

Practitioners held an information day event in the Hanseatic city of Rostock in northern Germany to introduce Falun Dafa.

The event was held at University Square on the busiest local main street, which is always filled with people. The peaceful scene of practitioners demonstrating the exercises attracted many passersby. People stopped to read the information on the display boards, and some signed a petition to end the persecution

World Falun Dafa Day celebrations were held in RostockDemonstrating the exercises.

People sign a petition to condemn the persecution.

Silke came all the way from Waren (Müritz). She practiced the exercises before, but she didn’t stick to it. A week ago, she met a practitioner by chance and started to practice again. She did the exercises with the practitioners that day and said she felt full of energy.

Silke (right) accepts a lotus flower from a practitioner.

She said that she often felt fear and anxiety. She knew that Falun Dafa has positive effects on the body and mind, and she wants to continue to practice seriously. “Before, I felt like there was a force trying to stop me from practicing. Now I’m sure I want to keep practicing,” she said. This time she was determined to persevere and joined an exercise group to break through her inner resistance faster.

Celebration in the Philippines

From May 12-14, 2023, Filipino practitioners held a three-day exercise demonstration and awareness-raising activity at Quezon Memorial Circle in the Philippines.

Filipino practitioners held a three-day exercise demonstration and awareness-raising activity.

Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The park is a popular tourist attraction. After obtaining permission from the local government in advance, practitioners set up a booth in the park each morning, introduced Falun Dafa, and told people about the CCP’s persecution.

During the three-day event, many people learned about Dafa; some brought their relatives and friends to learn about Dafa. Many people were interested in the exercises and made an appointment to come again the following Saturday to learn them.

Practitioners celebrate Falun Dafa Day and wish Master a happy birthday.

Related article in Chinese: Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in the Philippines.