(Clearwisdom.net) On the morning of December 3, 2006, Falun Gong practitioners in San Francisco were invited to participate in the 25^th Christmas Parade held in downtown San Jose. They brought Falun Dafa's wonderfulness to the audience. The organizer of the parade expressed that the performance of Falun Gong's band was terrific and impressive.

The Falun Gong contingent

The practitioners' procession

Playing "Falun Dafa is Good"

The San Jose NBC Christmas Parade was one of the 25 biggest parades in the U.S. It drew 110,000 spectators, and it was broadcast on television, as well.

More than 100 practitioners in the Divine Land Marching Band participated in the parade, which included representatives from Falun Gong for the fourth year. The marching band performed music, such as "Falun Dafa is Good", "Jubilation in the Human World" and other musical pieces. The performance was warmly received.

Dan, a volunteer for the parade, said that the marching band's performance was very professional and impressive. He hoped that the practitioners will come again next year.

One of the members of the parade organization committee, Marilyn, said, "I'm glad that Falun Gong can come to participate in the Christmas Parade. Your band is brilliant, an outstanding band."

After the parade was completed, San Jose resident John recognized the Falun Gong practitioners from their costumes, and said that Falun Gong's band performed superbly. Upon learning that the Divine Land Marching Band was just set up this last April, he was very surprised. He thought that it would have taken several years for a group to give such a wonderful performance. He said, "You're really excellent. You were the highlight of entire parade."

Some members of the Western U.S. Divine Land Marching Band pose for a group photo after the parade

Posting date: 12/5/2006
Original article date: 12/5/2006
Category: Falun Dafa Worldwide
Chinese version available at http://minghui.org/mh/articles/2006/12/4/143833.html

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