May 13 is World Falun Dafa Day, the 23rd anniversary of the day Falun Dafa was made public. It also marks the birthday of Falun Dafa’s founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi.
Falun Dafa, also called Falun Gong, is a traditional Chinese spiritual discipline known for its meditative exercises, health benefits, and moral teachings. Falun Dafa practitioners in every corner of the world hold grand celebrations at this time each year.
In Hong Kong, hundreds of practitioners from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and neighboring countries rallied at Edinburgh Place outside City Hall in the Central District on May 10.
The celebration started with a group practice of the Falun Gong exercises accompanied by harmonious music. Practitioners wore yellow shirts with the words “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance,” the three main principles of Falun Dafa.
They recorded their greetings to Mr. Li: “Happy birthday, Master!” and “Thank you, Master!” The Chinese word for “Master” is a respectful title for a teacher in China.
They also sang a few songs including “Falun Dafa is Good,” “Thank You, Master,” and “Be Saved,” which moved many practitioners to tears.
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