(Clearwisdom.net) It was in the 90's in Manhattan's Chinatown at midday
July 2, 2006. Although it was very hot, the crowds were thick with spectators
watching the annual Independence Day Parade. The Falun Gong entry was
spectacular. Many spectators took pictures and videos of it. The music "Falun
Dafa is good" echoed in Chinatown.
Spectators are attracted to the Falun Gong parade entry
There are four Chinatowns in New York City. One is in Flushing in Queens,
where most Chinese are from Taiwan. There are two in Brooklyn, which are
relatively new. The other is Manhattan, which was built up many years ago. Many
immigrants from Mainland China live and work here. There are lots of stores and
restaurants in Manhattan Chinatown.
Falun Gong practitioners have been constantly clarifying the truth over the
years of persecution since 1999 so Chinese people who live in Manhattan
Chinatown have a better understanding of Falun Gong. While the CCP continues to
spread propaganda here, the people are more and more willing to make contact
with practitioners. This year, although the Chinese Consulate tried to keep
Falun Gong from attending the Independence Day Parade, practitioners were still
invited by the organizers and welcomed by spectators.
An elderly immigrant in Chinatown, Ms. Hong, who is also a Falun Gong
practitioner, said: "When the CCP first launched the persecution in 1999,
the whole community was hostile to Falun Gong, due to the CCP's lies and
defamation. The community didn't allow us to attend the parades. Many people
were cold to us too. Since we have constantly clarified the truth to people who
live here, the community's understanding of Falun Gong and the attitude to us is
very different now. The leaders of the community praised us that Falun Gong is
great. Also, the residents respect us too. As cultivators, we are not interested
in any political power. We just believe in
"Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" and try to be good people. We
cultivate Falun Gong, which gives us healthy bodies and minds. As a Falun Gong
practitioner, I wish that more people will learn the truth of Falun Gong, and
make themselves a wonderful future. I hope that people won't be deceived by the
CCP's lies, and have a clear mind."
Dragon-Lion Dance; Celestial Maiden Dance; Exercise
Demonstration
More than 150 members of the Divine Land Marching Band attended the parade.
Band members played a lot of songs with smiles on their faces. Spectators
applauded and many people took photos. One gentleman was amazed: "Falun
Gong is fabulous."
The Dragon-Lion Dance Team, which consists of both Chinese and Western Falun
Gong practitioners, danced for spectators. The dance illustrated both Chinese
and Western styles.
Before and after the parade, Chinese immigrants greeted Falun Gong
practitioners. They have been friends and neighbors for many years. Once the
truth of "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" was clarified, the CCP
cannot instigated any hatred or make any separation between them any more.
Practitioners were glad to see the change in Chinese people. One said:
"Everybody is learning the beauty of Falun Gong, and having a better
understanding of the CCP's evil nature. The CCP will crash soon. The Chinese
Consulate tries to make conflicts in Chinese communities, but it won't be able
to do so any more."
