Norway: Falun Gong at a Health Fair in the City of Tonsberg

Falun Gong practitioners were invited to take part in a recent health fair in Tonsberg, a small city about 100 km south of Oslo. Tonsberg is famous for being an “alternative city”, where many people are interested in various forms of alternative health exercises and meditation.

Practitioners agreed with the health fair manager who said that it would be nice for them to have a stand near the entrance, as Falun Gong would create a good atmosphere in the exhibition hall. Because Falun Gong is non-commercial and is always taught for free, the manager was very supportive and gave practitioners very favourable conditions at the exhibition.

Our stand at the entrance was very successful. The first thing that most people saw when they came into the exhibition hall was the Falun Dafa exercise video with Master Li Hongzhi teaching the exercises, which was being shown continuously. People also immediately saw the practitioners’ exercise demonstration. This made them feel relaxed and at ease, and they were glad to receive information about Falun Gong. Most people took our flyers, and many asked questions. We told them more about Falun Dafa and also about the inhuman and evil persecution against Falun Gong in China and abroad.

The Norwegian Church also had a stand at the exhibition. A priest from this stand chatted a little with us and wanted to know more about Falun Gong. He was very happy when he learned about the principles of Falun Gong: Truthfulness – Compassion - Forbearance. He also commented on our contributing to the good atmosphere in the hall.

People appreciated that we were spreading the practice for free and would not accept payment or donations. Many people wanted to learn more about Falun Gong, and put their name on a list for free Falun Gong classes.