Falun Dafa, a spiritual practice of mind and body, is popular in more than 100 countries around the world. But it is unfortunate that in its birthplace China, it has been persecuted by the communist regime since 20th July 1999.
Falun Dafa practitioners around the world observe the day of 20th July as “Protest Day” by holding peaceful demonstrations, rallies, and candlelight vigils to make people aware of this brutal persecution.
To bring awareness on this subject, the Falun Dafa Association of India organized a symposium on July 27 at Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium in which eminent people and intellectuals of Surat participated.
Former MP Anil Hegde, Kiran Hospital Chairman Padmashri Mathurbhai Savani, Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd Chairman Manharbhai Jeevanbhai Sanspara, renowned industrialist Vijay Mevawala, leading diamond trader Mr Ashok Goyani and many other dignitaries of Surat attended the symposium. Falun Dafa practitioners from India and abroad also participated on this occasion.
During the symposium, a presentation was given about the Falun Dafa practice, and its five exercises and meditation. All the attendees also experienced the meditation themselves. On this occasion, a few short films were also shown about Falun Dafa’s practice and its persecution in China.
Mr Anil Hegde said he has been aware of Falun Dafa’s practice since 2002. He strongly condemned the brutal persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in China and raised his voice for its immediate end.
Famous industrialist Mr Vijay Mevawala said that in today’s fast-paced life, there is a lot of stress, in which Falun Dafa practice can help provide peace of mind.
Mrs. Rachna Dubey, Principal of PP Savani School, who had come with some of her students, said that Falun Dafa practice impressed her a lot and she would like the students of her school also to learn it.
Mr. Ashok Goyani said that today a good beginning has been made in Surat with the practice of Falun Dafa and in the future, all the people of Surat will benefit from it.
Additionally, a peaceful march was organized from SVNIT Circle on 27th July from 5:30 pm, followed by a candlelight vigil at Rahul Raj Mall at 7:00 pm.
The citizens of Surat eagerly watched this type of parade and candlelight vigil program for the first time and also extended their support for it.