(Clearwisdom.net October 18, 2003) Clearwisdom reporter Wang Kairui reports from San Francisco. On October 12, 2003, Falun Gong practitioners in San Francisco Bay Area participated in the 135th San Francisco Italian Traditional Culture Parade. The peacefulness and serene state of Falun Gong practitioners touched many audiences and were praised by host organization. At the end of the parade, the practitioners won the first award and their float won the fourth award.

The host organization thanked the Falun Dafa practitioners for participating in the 135th San Francisco Italian Traditional Culture Parade, praising the gracefulness of the performance and the beautiful costumes. The host said, "Practitioners advocate the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance. The principles should be rooted in our hearts. Your serene meditation is also what we need during our intense life. Thank Falun Dafa."

On the same day, wherever Falun Gong practitioners' procession went, there were applauses and applauding. Some people in the audiences introduced to their family members, "Falun Gong is a spiritual practice following Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance." Some Chinese people in the audience translated the English words on the banner for their family members, "This is Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance." Some people said, "I like your float."