(Minghui.org) Falun Gong practitioners in Malaysia held New Year parades near tourist sites in Pulau Ketam Island and Melaka city on February 1, 2025. They entertained local residents and international tourists, and many viewers praised the positive energy field they felt from the parade.

Chinese New Year Parade on Pulau Ketam Island

A Chinese New Year parade on February 1, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, was the first New Year celebration Falun Gong practitioners have held on Pulau Ketam Island since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Pulau Ketam is a small island located off the coast of Port Klang in Selangor, Malaysia.

Falun Dafa practitioners held a Chinese New Year parade on Pulau Ketam on February 1.

The Tian Guo Marching Band performed tunes such as “Falun Dafa is Good” and “Triumph,” followed by a waist drum troupe, celestial maidens team, dragon dance troupe, and exercise demonstration team. They shuttled through the streets of the town, and local residents and tourists stopped along the parade route to watch and wave. Some took pictures and exchanged New Year’s greetings with the practitioners participating in the parade.

Some viewers took photos of themselves with Falun Dafa practitioners, while others shouted, “Falun Dafa is good!” Bystanders accepted truth clarification materials distributed by practitioners. According to one practitioner, the most common phrase she heard from the islanders throughout the parade was, “Thank you!”

Before the commencement of the two-hour parade, a light drizzle and cloudy skies had blanketed the island. Fortunately, the weather turned fair as soon as the parade began.

Special Affairs Officer: The Event Has an Abundance of Positive Energy

Interviewing Dr. Balachandran (right), Special Affairs Officer to the Terengganu Minister of State.

A first-time viewer of the parade, Dr. Balachandran Gopal Krishnan, Special Affairs Officer to the Terengganu Minister of State, commented on the positive energy field he felt throughout the whole event. He stated that he believes that the world needs more beautiful things, and people would benefit from greater exposure to such positive energy.

Interviewing MAPIM Executive Corporate Media Advisor Farush Khan (right).

Farush Khan, Executive Corporate Media Advisor to the Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organization (MAPIM), participated in the parade. When interviewed, he said that it was a meaningful event where everyone could gather in a peaceful public parade that promoted traditional Chinese culture.

Dr. Balachandran (front row, fourth from right) and Mr. Farush Khan (front row, third from right) take a photo with Falun Dafa practitioners after the event.

The Tian Guo Marching Band Receives a Warm Welcome in Malacca

Members of the Falun Dafa Tian Guo Marching Band held a New Year parade in the historic city of Malacca on February 2, the fifth day of the Chinese New Year.

The Tian Guo Marching Band held a New Year parade in the historic city of Malacca on February 2.

Local police lead the way, while the Tian Guo Marching Band, consisting of dozens of members, marched past historical landmarks such as the Dutch Stadthuys and the Malacca Maritime Museum. The Tian Guo Marching Band performed pieces such as “Falun Dafa is Good” and “A Sacred Song.” As the stirring melodies resounded throughout the coastal city, local residents and tourists eagerly snapped photos of the event. Some began spontaneously dancing in time to the music, creating a warm atmosphere.

Enjoying the bright sun and light breeze, many Chinese tourists gathered along the streets shouting enthusiastically, “Falun Dafa is good!” and giving a thumbs up to band members. Many more tourists ran over after hearing the music, and some Chinese shop owners watched the parade and expressed their support for Falun Dafa. Some Chinese tourists continued to take photos long after the parade had ended as band members were about to board their bus.

Praise from Well-Known Pianist: Music That Dispels Negative Factors

Malaysian pianist Kuok Chi Wen (center) takes a photo with members of the Tian Guo Marching Band.

After the conclusion of their street parade, members of the Tian Guo Marching Band were invited by Mr. Kuo Chi-wen, a famous Chinese pianist in Malaysia, to perform at the Jewel Piano Lounge located in the Baba House Hotel in Malacca. This charming hotel at the heart of Malacca was co-founded by Kuo Chi-wen and several of his friends. Kuo Chi-wen won the Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians Award in 1999 and acts as Governor for the Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion. His other accomplishments include winning first place at the Sydney International Piano Competition.

This was the first time a brass band had been invited to perform at the hotel. A Christian, Kuo Chi-wen experienced feelings of gratitude after listening to the Tian Guo Marching Band. He said, “I think this positive energy can lift people’s spirits and drive out negative things, including evil spirits and ghosts.”

The performance attracted many passing tourists, who stopped and hovered outside the doors to watch. A Chinese couple who had learned about the event beforehand even came to the hotel lounge half an hour in advance to secure a good spot for the concert.