Swedish Practitioners Raise Awareness of the Persecution in Stockholm

Falun Dafa practitioners held activities on Mynttorget, a public square located in Stockholm’s old town next to the Swedish Parliament, on Saturday afternoons throughout January 2026. They introduced the Falun Dafa spiritual practice, raised awareness of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution, and collected signatures on a petition calling for the end of the ongoing human rights abuses in China. Despite the cold, many people stopped to learn more and signed the petition.

A middle-aged woman said she was moved when she saw practitioners meditating one Saturday afternoon. She stopped to chat and said, “I like traveling and I’m interested in ancient cultures, especially meditation. I’ve also tried to meditate.”

She said she felt meditating could help people calm down, connect with the universe, and gain inspiration. “Unfortunately, many people don’t believe in God,” she added. As she signed the petition, she said she was moved by how steadfast practitioners are despite the cold and snow that day.

It snowed in Stockholm on January 24, 2026, and the temperate dropped to -8º C (17.6º F). The practitioners carried even when it started snowing. People paused to talk, commended them for being steadfast and courageous, and signed the petition.

A young man from Dalarna in mid-Sweden said he was drawn by the sight of practitioners meditating in the snow. He gave them a thumbs up and stopped to read the display board. He signed the petition and chatted with a practitioner for a long time.

He said he knew about Falun Dafa and the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, “My friend practices, so I’m happy to see you today.” He said he was interested in Falun Dafa and he admired practitioners’ efforts to expose the persecution for so many years.

A middle-aged man told a practitioner after signing the petition that he worked in China ten years ago: “I learned about the CCP’s tyranny and the Cultural Revolution from my coworkers. China’s human rights plight is getting worse. I also know there is extensive Internet censorship in China.”

He added, “Many people have quit the CCP and its affiliated organizations. This is very good.” He said that, when they can no longer go along with the Party, people living under the Chinese communist regime are expressing their attitude using this peaceful way.

Practitioners Hope to Reach More People

Falun Dafa practitioners Tuula, Olga, and Biljana, who frequently participate in the activities at Mynttorget, said they hope more people learn about the persecution. The Chinese New Year is just on the horizon, and they expressed their gratitude and respect to Master Li, the founder of Falun Dafa, to wish him a happy Chinese New Year.

Tuula started practicing Falun Dafa shortly after the persecution began in 1999. She said the book Falun Gong, “Tells me how to be a better person.”

Olga, who took up the practice in 2014, and Tuula agreed that they have benefited from practicing Falun Dafa. It’s hard to tell that they are in their 70s because they are so active. They always arrive early to set up the site before the event and help pack up and load the items after the activities.

“Shortly after I began practicing Falun Dafa in 2019, the anxiety disorder that plagued me for years disappeared,” said Biljana. “Everything in my life seemed to change, including my relationship with my son. In the seven years I’ve practiced, I personally witnessed the miraculous and wonderful power of Falun Dafa. I am deeply grateful to Master for helping me understand the meaning and true purpose of life.”