Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a spiritual practice that combines meditation and qigong exercises with a moral philosophy centered on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. While it originated in China, it has spread to many countries around the world, including Indonesia.
Falun Gong in Indonesia
In Indonesia, Falun Gong practitioners have faced challenges, primarily due to pressure from the Chinese government. The practice is not officially registered as a religious organization in Indonesia, and there have been reports of police interference and forced dismissions of their peaceful activities, such as parades and public protests.
Praktisi Falun Dafa Indonesia dengan Hormat Mengucapkan Selamat Ulang Tahun kepada Guru Li Hongzhi
Key points about Falun Gong in Indonesia include:
- Human Rights Concerns: Falun Gong practitioners in Indonesia have reported human rights violations, including the dismissal of peaceful acts and the arrest and detention of practitioners.
- Unofficial Status: A government directive in Indonesia has instructed regional officials not to accept Falun Gong for registration as an organization, and to monitor its activities. This has led to what some have described as a state of “tolerated but not legal” existence for the group.
- Persecution in China: Many of the public activities held by Falun Gong in Indonesia are peaceful protests against the persecution of practitioners in mainland China by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
- Community Activities: Despite the challenges, Falun Gong practitioners in Indonesia continue to hold public activities, including group meditation and performances, such as the Waist Drum dance. They are often seen practicing in public spaces, such as beaches and parks.
- Diverse Membership: The Indonesian Falun Gong community is diverse, and some reports have noted that it includes Muslim members, highlighting the practice’s non-denominational nature.
Indonesia: Jakarta Residents Learn About Falun Gong
At the end of October and the beginning of November, 2025, Falun Dafa practitioners in Jakarta, Indonesia, introduced their practice at two different locations.
On Friday, October 31, 2025, practitioners were invited to introduce Falun Dafa to the staff of the Kembangan Subdistrict Office in West Jakarta. The event took place in the morning from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. It began with practitioners explaining what Falun Dafa is, sharing its history, and recounting their personal experiences before they began practicing Falun Dafa.
The session continued with participants performing the five sets of Falun Dafa exercises together. One female staff member shared her experience and said, “I felt refreshed and light after I did the exercises.” Another participant expressed a similar feeling, adding, “Since our tongues touch the roof of our mouths, we don’t speak to one another, which helps us focus and connect with nature. I could feel the positive energy of the universe entering my body—good energy returning within, and bad energy being released.” (More detail)
Falun Dafa’s Guiding Principles Praised During Festival in Indonesia
Falun Dafa practitioners in Malang City were invited to participate in the Malang Sportiva Festival (Masfest 2025), which was held November 22 to 23, 2025.
The event was organized by KORMI (Indonesian Community Sports Committee) and the Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office of Malang City. The aim is to strengthen the role of sports in building a healthier society and ultimately increasing local community productivity.
The event was opened by Mr. Baihaqi, Head of the Malang City Youth, Sports, and the Tourism Office. Approximately 40 sports communities or clubs in Malang City participated in the two-day event.
Practitioners had a booth and introduced Falun Dafa and its two main texts, Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong. They played the video of Master Li Hongzhi demonstrating the exercises and another one with a brief introduction of Falun Dafa. (More detail)
Batam, Indonesia: Falun Dafa Enthusiastically Received in Independence Day Parade
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s independence, the Batam city government held a parade in the city center on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to participate in the festivities.
The organizing committee estimated that around 8,000 people participated in and watched the parade. Batam Mayor Amsakar Achmad and Deputy Mayor Li Claudia Chandra opened the parade around 8:30 a.m. Behind them marched representatives from local government agencies, military units, and various communities. The Falun Dafa procession was led by the waist drum team, followed by young practitioners dressed in traditional Chinese costumes and practitioners carrying red and white balloons and the Indonesian national flag. The Falun Dafa practitioners’ neat and orderly formation was enthusiastically applauded by spectators, and many people took photos.
Batam, Indonesia: High School Teachers and Students Learn the Falun Gong
Practitioners introduced the spiritual practice and its exercises to teachers and students of Kartini 2 Junior High School in Batam City on Thursday August 7, 2025. The principal addressed the students and staff and praised Falun Dafa, saying that practicing it is a good way to improve students’ character and health.
Bali, Indonesia: Rally Calls for End to 26-Year Persecution of Falun Gong
Practitioners held a rally at Renon Square, a prominent public space in Denpasar, Bali, on July 20, 2025, to call for an end to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 26-year-long persecution of Falun Gong.
They displayed images that illustrated the CCP’s torture methods used in the persecution. Many people stopped and took informational materials, talked with practitioners, and expressed their support for their peaceful efforts to uphold justice. Practitioners began the morning event with a group exercise session.
Indonesia: Parade in Bali Celebrates World Falun Dafa Day
May 13, 2025 was the 26th World Falun Dafa Day and the 33rd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. May 13 is also the birthday of the practice’s founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi.
To celebrate the occasion, Falun Dafa practitioners from across Indonesia gathered in Denpasar, Bali, and held a parade at Renon Square on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The event served not only as a celebration of this historic day, but was also an opportunity to share the goodness of Falun Dafa and its universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance with more people.
The parade featured a vibrant lineup that included the Tian Guo Marching Band, waist drum team, celestial maidens, and practitioners dressed in traditional attire from various regions of Indonesia. It also showcased banners representing Falun Dafa from different countries, along with messages celebrating World Falun Dafa Day.
The parade route circled the Bajra Sandhi Monument, a museum known for its distinctive Balinese architecture and one of Denpasar’s popular landmarks. The procession lasted approximately one hour and 30 minutes, and covered a distance of 3 kilometers.
Coinciding with the city’s weekly Car Free Day, the event drew large crowds of locals and tourists who were out exercising or sightseeing. The colorful procession captured the attention of many onlookers, with numerous people stopping to watch and take photos.
Parade Merayakan “World Falun Dafa Day” Tahun 2025 di Bali
Indonesia Berseru: Peringatan 20 Juli 1999, Dukung Hentikan Penganiayaan Falun Dafa
December 8, 2024 Praktisi Falun Dafa Bali Indonesia
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