Western Swedens annual Harbour Festival was held in Arvika city from August 15th to 16th. Ten thousand people from all walks of society took part, including Falun Dafa practitioners from Gothenburg, Vexjo, Karlstad and Arvika.On the Saturday evening, the Arvikan government gave Dafa practitioners 150 large candles to frame three Chinese characters: Zhen, Shan, Ren or, in English, Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance. These words illuminated the Harbour Festival and peoples hearts.
Local Government officials also participated in the Harbour Festival. At the evening party, a practitioner, who is also a local dance teacher, was invited to dance with another practitioner by candle light. Their graceful performance brought a round of loud applause
As the curtain on the Port Festival activities fell. People came over to read the display boards for a while. Some people were curious about sending forth righteous thoughts, and practitioners told them the truth about Falun Dafa.