Falun Dafa Parade

[barondave]

The drums, the drums!

Drums have rat-a-tat-tatted all morning in the KMart parking lot across the street. Finally, I decided to check it out. There's a parade about to happen! The small parade passed under my balcony as I was preparing this entry.

Participants in the Falun Dafa parade in S. Mpls
Sept. 23, 2007

Comments

[one-undone.livejournal.com]

Oooh, pretty! :D

[tomreedtoon.livejournal.com]

Was this promoting a Two Falun Sale? (Couldn't resist.)

[skylarker.livejournal.com]

That looks fun. Any idea what Falun Dafa means?

[barondave.livejournal.com]

In addition to the link above, try the Falun Dafa (http://www.falundafa.org/eng/index.htm) site. Aa quick scan didn't find a literal translation, but it apparently means something like "turning wheel". If you find out, let me know!

[skylarker.livejournal.com]

Well, the link says this: Falun Gong (also called Falun Dafa) is an ancient form of qigong, the practice of refining the body and mind through special exercises and meditation. Like tai chi, qigong is a vital part of many people's lives in Asia;