NYC Events Picks: World Falun Dafa Day, World’s Greatest Escape Artist, On A Wing: Family Festival

NYC Events Picks for May 2011: World Falun Dafa Day, World’s Greatest Escape Artist, On A Wing: Family Festival.
NYC Events Picks: World Falun Dafa Day, World’s Greatest Escape Artist, On A Wing: Family Festival
WATCH THIS: Thomas Solomon will present his show, 'American Escape Artist,' on Saturday, May 14 at El Museo del Barrio. Courtesy of Thomas Solomon
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World Falun Dafa Day

At this family friendly event, New York area Falun Dafa practitioners colorfully celebrate their practice with traditional Chinese performances, including dragon and lion dances, as well as the Divine Land Marching Band, at Union Square on Friday, May 13, 12–3 p.m. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a meditation practice that teaches truth, compassion, and tolerance.

This is a free event. For more information visit falun-ny.net

World’s Greatest Escape Artist

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WATCH THIS: Thomas Solomon will present his show, 'American Escape Artist,' on Saturday, May 14 at El Museo del Barrio. (Courtesy of Thomas Solomon)
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