(Minghui.org) Practitioners in Bulgaria organized an event on August 10 to tell people about the ongoing persecution of Falun Dafa in China. Falun Dafa, a self-cultivation practice based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, has been persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since July 1999. To raise awareness, practitioners held their event in Veliko Tarnovo, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire and now the capital of Veliko Tarnovo Province. It is located in north central Bulgaria near the Yantra River.

Practitioners set up a booth and display boards with information about Falun Dafa and the persecution near the central post office. Many people stopped to read the information, while the practitioners told them about the suppression that has gone on for 25 years. Practitioners also collected signatures on a petition condemning the CCP’s violations and a petition by Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH) to the G7+7 countries to urge the United Nations to take action against the CCP’s forced organ harvesting.

Practitioners in Bulgaria held an event in Veliko Tarnovo on August 10 to tell people about the ongoing persecution.

People Express Support for Falun Dafa

Valia, a yoga enthusiast from Ukraine, was curious about Falun Dafa. She spoke with practitioners and signed the petition to end the persecution in China. She also took a flyer and said she would look into Falun Dafa.

Valia talks with a practitioner about Falun Dafa and the persecution.

Young people visited the booth and talked with practitioners.

One man at first didn’t believe the persecution was taking place. After one practitioner described what is happening in detail, the man was shocked.

Many people stopped by the booth, talked with practitioners, and signed the petition to help end the persecution.

New Practitioner Wants to Tell More People about Falun Dafa

Plamena, who began practicing Falun Dafa in March, lives in Stara Zagora. She participated in the event and spoke to many people. She said most had never heard of the persecution of Falun Dafa in China before and they were shocked to learn the facts. “As soon as they realized that by signing [the petitions] they could help stop it, they immediately signed,” she said.

Plamena said this event was also an opportunity to tell people about the benefits of practicing Falun Dafa and how it changed her life. She said, “I’m able to tell people about Falun Dafa and how they can benefit by following the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.

“In this hectic and busy life, I’ve benefited from practicing Falun Dafa. I feel very good and have so much energy. I quit my addictions to smoking, alcohol, coffee, and chocolate. The practice also helped me overcome fears and worries.”