Sweden: Raising Public Awareness in Stockholm

Falun Gong practitioners held an event in Hötorget, a busy downtown area in Stockholm, Sweden on January 28 to spread the graceful effects of Falun Gong and raise public awareness of the CCP's persecution.

Falun Gong practitioners conduct activity in Hötorget, Stockholm. Passersby viewed the posters and watched the exercise demonstration	Demonstrating the Falun Gong exercises

The event was held in downtown Stockholm, near the Hötorget subway station. There are shopping centres and farmer market nearby. Though it was cold, many people passed by and paused to learn more about the practice.

Practitioners set up posters and demonstrated the exercises. Some distributed Falun Gong flyers and exposed the CCP's persecution to passersby.

The melodious exercise music and peaceful scene drew the attention of many passersby. People paused to view the posters and exercise demonstration, and many signed the petition calling for an end to the CCP's persecution. Some expressed their interest in learning Falun Gong and asked about group practice times and locations.

Sofia learns Falun Gong at the event

Sofia, a five-year-old Swedish girl, learned the exercises during the event. She and her mother passed by and were drawn by the music and exercise demonstration. She imitated the hand gestures of the practitioners and practised the second exercise set.