(Minghui.org) Japanese Falun Dafa practitioners participated for the first time in the annual Moji Port Celebration on May 25, 2014, one of the three largest harbor celebrations in Japan. Moji Port in Kitakyushu City has over one hundred years of history. The celebration included a parade, music and dancing performances, and an open tour of the ships.

Falun Gong debuts in the Moji Port Parade in Kitakyushu City, Japan

The Falun Dafa procession was led by the Divine Land Marching Band, followed by a Falun Gong exercise demonstration. Many of the practitioners in the parade were from areas 1,000 km away. The local residents welcomed the Dafa contingent warmly, with smiles and enthusiastic applause. Many were interested in learning more about Falun Dafa and asked for additional information at the end of the parade.Dafa practitioners are looking forward to returning to Moji Port for next year's festivities.