(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners’ contingent in Newark’s 69^th birthday parade on September 21, 2024, was warmly welcomed, with people expressing their appreciation for Falun Dafa’s positive messages.

Spectators lined the streets on Saturday morning as 110 different groups marched past. Some people copied practitioners as they did the exercises. Others said they wanted to learn Falun Dafa and asked where the nearest practice site was.

Practitioners participated in Newark’s 69^th anniversary parade.

As practitioners marched past the judges, the MC introduced them: “Falun Dafa is based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance. This is a mind and body practice and is taught at no cost. There are classes in various parts of the bay area, and everyone is welcome to sign up.”

Society Would Be Better if We Followed Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance

Jacquie Pugh, a social services department manager, watched practitioners as they did the exercises before the parade began and said, “I’d like to do this. The principles of Falun Dafa—Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance—are beautiful. People not only do the exercises but pay attention to following these principles. It’s a win win for everyone.”

Jacquie Pugh was interested in practicing Falun Dafa.

She also said, “If we followed Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, things would be better and there would be less violence. Then we would have peace.”

She was dismayed to learn about the persecution in China and said, “This is terrible and so unfortunate. I’m sure Falun Dafa is beneficial.”

We Need Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance

Punith, an IT specialist from India, said, “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are wonderful, definitely good. Given the chaos in the world today, we need Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. We especially need these three principles now because there are wars and people are harming each other.”

Punith was in favor of the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.

Angel Cornial, who had brought her daughter to see the parade, said, “I agree with all three principles—Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. I think everyone needs these principles, that way our world will become better.”

Angel Cornial and her daughter watched the parade.

She took a flier about Falun Dafa and said, “I will read it carefully.”

Susan Fillion copied the practitioners’ exercise movements as they marched past and said, “I need to do this, America needs Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. This is what our country needs.”

Susan Fillion said, “We need Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.”

She continued, “We’re all humans, we need to care for one another and be tolerant. This is great.”

Falun Dafa’s Principles Are Excellent

Christina, who works in a hospital, said, “Their exercise movements are very tranquil. They are good for your physical and mental health. This is very positive.”

Christina agrees with Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

She said, “The principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are excellent. Everyone should learn to be tolerant and treat others with kindness. We need Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, we should treat everyone fairly and care for one another.”

Julie and her husband were interested in learning Falun Dafa. Julie said, “This sounds good. One thing I like about it is, it’s free to learn. I love the principles Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. I told my husband that we should try this. Our society definitely needs Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.”

Martin, who was watching the parade with his family, said, “I think we should learn this. Everyone should learn Falun Dafa, because what’s lacking in society now are Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. We really need them.”

Martin said we really need Falun Dafa’s principles.

Everyone Should Live by Falun Dafa’s Principles

Amber said she has seen Falun Dafa practitioners in the parade every year. “I love your exercise demonstrations. You are amazing! It makes people feel relaxed, you are the pillar of the parade—you always look great.

“Everyone should live by Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance and treat others with kindness. Falun Dafa practitioners bring peace to everyone.”

Respects Falun Dafa

Martha Rhode said, “I love this practice [Falun Dafa]. In today’s world, we need kindness, we need Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. We run into so many unjust things. People lack kindness, they only have money in their eyes. People have forgotten virtue and divinity.”

Martha Rhode said sincerity is extremely important.

She said, “Life is short. We should change and treat others kindly. I love this practice and want to look into it.

“I always have a lot of respect for them [Falun Dafa practitioners]. I often see them doing the exercises. We must take care of our bodies and spirits.”

Anna Caress copied practitioners’ movements as they did the exercises. When she was asked why she wanted to learn them, she said, “It’s important to be calm. This is extremely important for body and soul, especially being able tocontrol one’s emotions.”

Anna Caress said Falun Dafa’s principles are important.

She said, “I think the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are important to the future generation and all ethnic groups.”

Jean Ficklin said, “Falun Dafa passes on a beautiful message—the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are truly beautiful. We should follow them and improve ourselves.”

We Need Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance

Veronica was interested in practicing Falun Dafa.

Veronica said she appreciated Falun Dafa: “This looks good. They appear relaxed. I like Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance—the world needs these principles. We've lost kindness, not to mention truthfulness and tolerance. I’d like to practice Falun Dafa.”