Romania: Events Held in Bucharest to Mark the Anniversary of the April 25 Appeal

(Minghui.org) Practitioners held a series of events in Bucharest from April 25 to 27, 2025 to commemorate the 26^th anniversary of the April 25 appeal.

They hosted an informational booth on Calea Victoriei, near the statue of King Carol I, between 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on April 25, 2025. The next day, on April 26, they peacefully protested in front of the Chinese Embassy, urging the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to stop its persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in China. On the mornings of April 26 and 27, they did the Falun Dafa exercises at their usual location in King Michael I Park.

Practitioners held an event on Calea Victoriei in Bucharest on April 25, 2025

People learn about Falun Dafa and the CCP’s persecution.

Romanians Praise Falun Dafa

Many passersby were interested in the practitioners’ events and asked why they were being held. After learning about the persecution, they were shocked by the CCP’s brutality that practitioners suffered in China. Many said they supported the practitioners’ right to practice their faith.

At the informational booth on April 25, the practitioners’ display boards caught the attention of passers-by, and many people stopped to read them. People commended the Falun Dafa principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance and signed the petition calling to stop the persecution.

Two ballerinas, from the Bucharest Opera and Operetta Theater, respectively, read a large panel about the practice and how it's practiced around the world. They were very interested and asked for more information.

 “People practicing these exercises look very good and you can see that tranquility comes from within,” one said.

A group of Greek tourists listened to a practitioner’s explanation during the event in Bucharest on April 25, 2025.

A group of Greek tourists were intrigued when they noticed practitioners doing the exercises. A practitioner introduced the event to them in English. She explained what Falun Dafa is, its principles, and about the CCP’s persecution in China. 

She said, “We try to follow the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance.” 

The four tourists thanked her.

Romanian Youth Like Falun Dafa

Teenagers learn about Falun Dafa

A young couple approached the place where the practitioners were doing the Falun Dafa exercises. Seeing that they were so interested, a practitioner gave them a flyer and a lotus flower. They were very happy. The man said he heard the exercise music in the distance, and that was what attracted him. The young man seemed to understand Falun Dafa very well and was eager to learn more. The practitioner directed him to read Falun Dafa’s main book, Zhuan Falun.

Young lady from Sibiu supports Falun Dafa and signs the petition to stop the persecution.

A young lady from Sibiu immediately browsed the Internet when she saw the banners about Falun Dafa and then wanted to know more.

 She said, “This is the first time I learned about Falun Dafa, the benefits of the practice and the various activities that are being done in Romania and other countries. It is sad that a way of life guided by moral principles such as Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, which does so much good to a person both spiritually and physically, is being subjected to such severe persecution in China.” She signed the petition and said she would share the information with other people and relatives she was visiting in Bucharest.

Two ladies express support for Falun Dafa.

Two ladies passing by were impressed by the beauty of the Falun Dafa practice and listened attentively to the details of how to practice the exercises. One said that, “The practice is very good because it improves moral character,” and the other one said she was amazed by Falun Dafa’s principles.

A woman is interested in learning Falun Dafa.

A woman who had practiced qigong in the past asked about Falun Dafa, the exercises and the practice site in Bucharest. She said she would try her best to get to the practice site in King Michael I Park, “I feel the strong energy that the practitioners exude and the serenity they have while they do the exercises. I believe that if we pay attention and cherish moral values, our bodies will be healthier and more relaxed.”

A man asked a practitioner what the event was about. After listening carefully, he took a long look at the picture of a young army officer who had been tortured to death in China for not giving up Falun Dafa. This gentleman seemed overcome with emotion and could not take his eyes off it. Kneeling down in front of the portrait, he looked around and then raised his palms to the sky while holding the flyer he received to pay respect for the fallen practitioner.