(Minghui.org) The 21st Ankara Book Fair was held at the ATO Congressium between November 29 and December 8, 2024, and Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the popular book fair.

They displayed Falun Dafa’s main books, Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong, at the booth. They also demonstrated and taught the five Falun Dafa exercises. Some visitors bought copies of the books and some learned the exercises.

After Ms. Elnaz and her daughter Miray made origami lotus flowers, Miray wanted to learn the exercises.

Ms. Gamze said, “You have a wonderful energy. I felt peace, calmness and serenity.”

After learning about Zhuan Falun from practitioners, Mr. Tayfun wanted to buy a copy of the book.

Teacher and her students with the paper lotus flowers they made

Ms. İlknur, who previously learned the Falun Dafa exercises in an online class, did the exercises with practitioners at the fair.

Ms. İlknur, who previously attended an online course, learned the exercises at the fair.

Some visitors to the booth said that they heard of Falun Dafa for the first time and wanted to know about the exercise site in Ankara and online classes. There were also return visitors who visited the booth at previous book fairs.

Background

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China, in 1992. Its teachings are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. Millions of people who have embraced Falun Dafa’s teachings and exercises have experienced improved health and well-being.

The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Falun Dafa’s main book Zhuan Falun has been translated into more than 40 languages. Mr. Li Hongzhi and Falun Dafa have received over 5,800 proclamations, awards, resolutions and letters of support from governments. Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is cherished by people all around the world, but this belief is severely persecuted in China.