(Minghui.org) World Falun Dafa Day, May 13, is observed across the globe to celebrate the public introduction of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) in China on May 13, 1992. Practitioners hold events to celebrate this special day, as well as to introduce the benefits of the practice to others and raise awareness about the Chinese Communist Party's 19-year persecution of Falun Dafa in China.

Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Moscow

Falun Gong practitioners in Moscow held events in a park to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2018. They demonstrated the exercises, introduced Falun Gong to the public, and performed music and dancing.

Falun Gong practitioners in Moscow celebrate World Falun Dafa Day in a park.

Introducing Falun Gong to passers-by

Practitioner Kirill, a doctor, has practiced Falun Gong for ten years.

Practitioner Nastya said that practicing Falun Gong helps her relieve stress and think of others first.

Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Slovakia

Falun Gong practitioners in Slovakia held celebration events on Heze Dorslav Square, across from the State Opera, in the old city of the capital Bratislava on May 13. They set up a signature collection table and poster boards with Falun Gong information. Some practitioners demonstrated the exercises. Many tourists paused to watch and learn about Falun Gong.

Falun Gong practitioners celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

People sign the petition against the persecution in China.

Practitioners introduce Falun Gong to the public.

Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Warsaw, Poland

Falun Gong practitioners in Poland held events on old city square in Warsaw on May 13. They demonstrated the exercises, introduced Falun Gong, collected signatures and performed dragon dancing.

Falun Gong practitioners wish Master Li a happy birthday

Demonstrating Falun Gong exercises

Dragon dancing

Tourists sign the petition against the CCP's persecution.

Tourists look at posters with Falun Gong information

Introducing Falun Gong to tourists

Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Latvia

Falun Gong practitioners in Latvia hold celebration event in Riga on May 13.

Introducing Falun Gong to the public and exercise demonstration

A passer-by learns Falun Gong

Introducing Falun Gong to a passer-by

Introducing Falun Gong to passers-by

Demonstrating Falun Gong meditation

A practitioner performs fan dancing

Learning to fold paper lotus flower

Falun Gong practitioners wish Master Li a happy birthday.

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