On a sunny January 31th, 2009, Falun Gong practitioners participated in the annual Chinese New Year parade in Flushing, New York. The Falun Gong procession included the Divine Land Marching Band, celestial maiden dancers, dragon dance and waist drum teams.
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| The eye-catching Divine Land Marching Band | Waist drum team |
"Falun Dafa is Good"
Tens of thousands spectators stood along the parade route to watch the parade. The Falun Gong procession began with the large blue banner "Falun Dafa" in golden words. The Divine Land Marching Band was next and was the only band in the parade. They wore Tang costumes in blue and white, and played "Falun Dafa is Good".
The waist drum team was at the end of the procession and wore golden practice costumes.
On the Flushing streets, the music of "Falun Dafa is Good" spread in four directions. The lyrics revealed Falun Gong practitioners' sincere wish.
Falun Gong practitioners celebrate the New Year.
Practitioners dressed up as Heavenly beings bringing blessings, and carried banners with the Chinese character for "Good Fortune" in the centre. Around it was "Falun Dafa is good, reciting it sincerely will be rewarded" and on both sides were the words "Welcoming Spring".
Celestial maidens danced on the street. Dragon dancing was also performed as practitioners of different nationalities and ages greeted spectators.
The grand Falun Gong procession touched the spectators. Many took photos and videos. Even the police officers were reluctant to let the procession end. They led the procession and walked two more blocks along the main street.
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