(Minghui.org) Practitioners in Perth, the fourth largest city in Australia, held an event in the center of the city on May 9 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day (May 13). The program included waist drums, dragon dances, and straw hat and fan dances, which were well received by spectators.

Practitioners did the exercises on May 9 in Perth. (Minghui.org)

Practitioners performed at their World Falun Dafa Day celebration. (Minghui.org)

Practitioners demonstrated the exercises at the event (Minghui.org)

Passersby stopped to learn about Falun Dafa. (Minghui.org)

Falun Dafa’s Values Will Improve Society

From left to right: Glen Pagtakhan, David Desmond, Prince Pagtakhan, and Keahn Walden (Minghui.org)

After reading posters and flyers about Falun Dafa, several people said they liked the teachings. “Many people would benefit from Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. If all of us could follow these, this world would be better,” said Prince Pagtakhan.

David Desmond agreed. He said the principles could foster a more positive attitude toward others, including family members and friends. He also said the dragon dance was “awesome.”

Keahn Walden practices martial arts and currently works as a martial arts instructor. “I can understand the importance of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. I also know meditation will bring a calm mind,” he added. He thought the practitioners’ dances—from the synchronized movements to the costumes—were very beautiful.

Both Prince Pagtakhan and his brother Glen liked the dragon dance. “Their movements were amazing and the music was great—every drumbeat carried energy,” Prince said.

“We Need More Kindness”

Ann (left) and Ana enjoyed hearing about Falun Dafa. (Minghui.org)

Ann said she once saw a Falun Dafa booth in Fremantle and was pleased to see practitioners again.

Ana said she found Falun Dafa’s teachings very meaningful. “We have to stay true to ourselves—not rush but handle everything well,” she explained. “We also need more kindness. It helps everyone.”

Cole Hetherington (Minghui.org)

Cole Hetherington chatted with a practitioner about Falun Dafa and said the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance would have a positive effect on society: “One would look at the world in a more friendly way and care about what is going on. If more people act this way, things will head in the right direction.”

Junayed (Minghui.org)

Junayed from Bangladesh works in the city. During a break at work, he stopped by the Falun Dafa booth to talk with practitioners. “Events like this are important,” he said. “We need to know these [teachings]. Everyone would benefit from them.”