(Minghui.org) The Roosendaal Treffen has been an event popular with local residents since 1992.
Roosendaal city held the Roosendaal Treffen outdoor festival on September 17, 2023. Present were 130 groups and non-profit organizations, including the Roosendaal city government. Many people participated in the event by setting up booths, displays, and performances.
Falun Gong practitioners introduce the Falun Gong mind and body practice at the Roosendaal Treffen festival.
Falun Gong practitioners were also invited to take part in the festival. A local Falun Gong practice site has been established for the past 10-plus years. Every Sunday morning, practitioners do the exercises at Burgemeester Godwaldt Park.
The Falun Gong information booth drew a lot of attention that day. One festival-goer said, “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance--these principles are great! If everyone follows them, the world will be a much better place.”
Practitioners also demonstrated the exercises on stage. People watched the demonstration, and some even followed along, very interested in learning the exercises. Some said that they were interested in joining the practice site at Burgemeester Godwaldt Park.
Ms. Berlinda came to festival. She bought two books Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong, the introductory book of the practice, at the booth and even learned the exercises. She said, “I practiced Taichi and other forms of qigong in the past. I like all things from China. I was particularly drawn to Falun Gong today. I thought it was peaceful and it filled my body with energy. I want to learn more about this practice.”
She continued: “I watched a documentary on China online and found out that there is no freedom of belief there. I thought that was terrible. Everyone should have this basic freedom.”
Ms. Berlinda said that people are becoming more selfish nowadays. They are less tolerant, only wanting to gain things without making sacrifices. She said Falun Gong’s core principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance appealed to her.
Ms. Daryna who is from the Ukraine came to the booth after hearing the exercise music. Once seeing the exercise demonstration, she said, “This is a great activity, the movements are gentle, calming, and the atmosphere is great. The principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance will make you a better person, this is crucial in today’s world.”
Jessica was shocked to find out that Falun Gong practitioners are brutally persecuted in China. She said, “That is unbelievable! Why is Falun Gong banned? What wrong have these practitioners done? It all looks so peaceful. I cannot see anything inappropriate about this. In China, there is no freedom of religious belief. This is terrible.”
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