Residents Learn Falun Dafa During Community Fun Day in London

(Minghui.org) The annual Community Fun Day was held at Navarino Mansions, a century-old residential neighborhood in London, on August 13, 2026. This is the second time neighborhood manager Sandra has invited practitioners to participate in the event. They introduced Falun Gong and taught residents the exercises so they could learn about the spiritual practice, which is rooted in ancient Chinese culture.

Practitioners teach the Falun Gong exercises at the annual Community Fun Day in Navarino Mansions on August 13, 2026. (Minghui.org)

The sky was clear, and the temperature reached 35 degrees Celsius [95 Fahrenheit]. Some residents learned the exercises in the shade near the information table. When it became a little cooler after 4 p.m., a community staff member introduced Falun Gong to residents and invited practitioners to demonstrate the five exercises in the center of the venue.

Many people joined in. Eventually, over 20 residents formed a large circle, followed the practitioners’ movements, and learned the exercises. A practitioner explained the exercises and highlighted the main movements. Accompanied by the soothing exercise music, the residents practiced attentively.

Residents learn the Falun Gong exercises. (Minghui.org)

Shana and her daughters at the event. (Minghui.org)

Shana and her daughters participated in the celebration. After she tried the exercises, her older daughter said she felt relaxed and happy. Shana said, “I really like this approach. I need to calm my mind through the practice and stop feeling so unsettled. Thank you for coming to teach us. It’s a rare opportunity, and since it’s free, I’m certainly willing to give it a try.” Shana and her daughter planned to go to the practice site at Victoria Park to do the exercises.

Sophia watched as practitioners introduced the exercises, and she asked a practitioner to teach her. Afterwards, she said, “My arm hurt, and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to raise my arms very high. But after trying the exercises, I feel comfortable and happy.” She asked when practitioners did the exercises at the park. When she heard that there were free sessions on Sunday mornings, she said she would participate.

“These Are Precisely the Values We Want To Teach Our Children”

Mitch, who helps young people, was eating lunch when he noticed practitioners demonstrate the exercises. He said Falun Gong and its guiding principles are excellent.

Mitch praises Falun Gong. (Minghui.org)

He said he paid attention to the way the residents responded. He noted that some were initially hesitant but joined in after seeing others participate. After they practiced for a while, everyone gradually relaxed. “This is truly highly beneficial for both physical and mental health,” Mitch said.

He said he wished to introduce Falun Gong to the young people he helps, and he invited practitioners to his youth organization to teach the exercises. He said that perhaps only a few teenagers would try it at first, but he believed that as long as they “continue to work hard, more and more young people will try it. I like your principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. These are precisely the values we want to teach our children.”

Commending the Principles and Trying the Exercises

After Sanchez from 360 Events R Us did the exercises, he said it helped with breathing, stretching, and maintaining a sense of calm. He said, “Thank you very much. It’s excellent! I will continue to practice.”

He commended Falun Gong’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance and said they are very good and worth following.

Residents learn the Falun Gong exercises. (Minghui.org)

Ogu said she felt relaxed after doing the exercises, and it would be good to do the exercises in a park and practice with more people.

Lola has gone to Victoria Park several times to do the exercises. On this fun day, she once again practiced alongside practitioners. Lola said about the park, “The lake was right in front of us, and the area wasn’t crowded. It felt like we had the space all to ourselves. I really enjoyed the environment, the open space, and meditating there.” She added, “I will definitely go back to the Victoria Park practice group.”