On the evening of December 14th, 2010, Falun Gong practitioners in Western Australia participated in the annual Christmas Parade in the city of Mandurah.
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| Falun Gong practitioners participated in the annual Christmas Parade in Mandurah |
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| First place trophy won by the Falun Gong practitioners |
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| The Falun Gong waist drum group and lion dancers were a warmly welcomed contingent of the parade |
Stepping off at sunset, the parade brought a holiday a atmosphere to the City of Mandurah. The Falun Gong practitioners performed a fan dance, a lion dance, and played the waist drums. Leading the procession was a large banner reading "Falun Dafa is Great." Three practitioners dressed as celestial maidens followed the banner, carrying fans with "Truth-Compassion-Forbearance" printed on them.
The spectators applauded the dancers and some danced along with them.
A staff of the hosting organization told the Falun Gong group, "You are the best group in the parade. It's so exciting."
The parade's judging committee made a decision quickly, with Mayor Paddi Creevey announcing that the Falun Gong group won first place in the annual Christmas parade.
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