Over 1,000 adherents of the Falun Dafa spiritual practice celebrated World Falun Dafa Day on Sunday in New York City, sharing their joy with onlookers.
World Falun Dafa Day falls annually on May 13, which is also the birthday of Mr. Li Hongzhi, founder of the practice. The event is celebrated around the world.
This year marked the 31st anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public and the 72nd birthday of Mr. Li.
Falun Dafa practitioners held the celebration at Union Square in Manhattan, which featured artistic performances including from the Tian Guo Marching Band, dragon and lion dancing, Western orchestral music, and traditional Chinese instrument solo performances. Children from the Lotus Primary School recited poems and danced, earning applause from the audience….