Hundreds Join 25th Celebration of Falun Dafa Day at Santa Monica Beach

Published on May 14, 2024

As the morning sunlight bathed the beach May 12, hundreds of people clad in vibrant yellow shirts sat in peaceful meditation, attracting passersby to stop and watch. May 13 marks the 25th celebration of Falun Dafa Day, also commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the public introduction of the spiritual practice Falun Dafa. After meditating, attendees set up a stage by the seaside and celebrated the occasion with song and dance performances. “It’s really beautiful and peaceful, giving a sense of tranquility. Watching each of them, I can’t help but smile along,” said British tourist Elton to The Epoch Times. Centered on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance, the practice, also known as Falun Gong, drew an estimated 70 million to 100 million followers in China in the 1990s, according to New York-based nonprofit Falun Dafa Information Center....

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