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Welcome, dear listeners and visitors!

The European Tian Guo Marching Band is truly unique – it brings together musicians from more than ten European countries and from many different walks of life. Along with their love of music, all of its members are united by their practice of Falun Dafa (for more information, please visit https://en.falundafa.org).

The principles of Falun Dafa – Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance – are universal in nature, and it is therefore altogether fitting that the Chinese name Tian Guo (meaning 'celestial') should be reminiscent of heaven. Music crosses borders and unites people and cultures. The members of Tian Guo Marching Band wish to bring joy to their audiences through their music. The repertoire includes classical original compositions such as "Falun Dafa hao" ("Falun Dafa is good"), "Song Bao" ("Bring a treasure"), "King of Falun" ("The king of turning Falun") and "Sacred Song" ("Holy Song").

The majority of the members of the European Tian Guo Marching Band are of Chinese descent. At present, around 100 members between 9 and 73 years of age play in the band. The European Tian Guo Marching Band participates in cultural parades and events in European cities such as London, Paris, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Warsaw and Berlin. With its performances, the band also draws attention to the persecution of Falun Dafa in China. Further information can be found at https://faluninfo.net/.

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Experience reports of our members

A Trumpeter's Growth path - Continuously improve skills and contribute to the whole Band

A Trumpeter's Growth path - Continuously improve skills and contribute to the whole Band

Greetings fellow practitioners of the Tianguo Marching Band.

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Account of my cultivation journey with the Tian Guo Marching Band

Account of my cultivation journey with the Tian Guo Marching Band

Greetings Master! Greetings, fellow practitioners!

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After Righteous Enlightenment I became a Tianguo Marching Band Member

After Righteous Enlightenment I became a Tianguo Marching Band Member

Greetings to our graceful Master, greeting fellow practitioners. I would like to report to our Master my cultivation journey of joining the band, improving my xinxing and taking responsibility in this...

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Changing my mentality and letting go of my resentment

Changing my mentality and letting go of my resentment

Greetings Master, greetings fellow practitioners.

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Cherish Every Opportunity for Band Activities

Cherish Every Opportunity for Band Activities

—Reflections on the Vienna Tianguo Marching Band Tour

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Cultivating While Playing With the Tian Guo Marching Band

Cultivating While Playing With the Tian Guo Marching Band

Greetings, revered Master!

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Gallery

European Tian Guo Marching Band in front of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster in London, 18 July 2026

London 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band outside Westminster Abbey in London with a banner against the persecution of Falun Gong, 18 July 2026

London 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band on Trafalgar Square in front of the National Gallery in London, July 2026

London 2026

Falun Dafa parade with the European Tian Guo Marching Band on Parliament Street in Westminster, London, 18 July 2026

London 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band leading the Falun Dafa parade along Regent Street in London, 18 July 2026

London 2026

Crowds line Regent Street as the European Tian Guo Marching Band marches through London, 18 July 2026

London 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band with the Falun Dafa banner in front of the Colosseum in Rome, 2026

Rom 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band lined up at the Imperial Forums in Rome, 2026

Rom 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching with sousaphones and drums through Rome, with the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in the background, 2026

Rom 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band on Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, 2026

Amsterdam 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band performing on Schouwburgplein in Rotterdam, 2026

Rotterdam 2026

European Tian Guo Marching Band on the Old Town Square in front of the Church of Our Lady before Týn in Prague, 2025

Prag 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band by the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock in Prague, 2025

Prag 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching through a courtyard of Prague Castle, 2025

Prag 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band at the bridge tower of Charles Bridge, with Prague Castle in the background, 2025

Prag 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band on the Kungsportsavenyn boulevard in Gothenburg, 2025

Göteborg 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching along the tram tracks through central Gothenburg, 2025

Göteborg 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching through Amsterdam's Chinatown, 2025

Rotterdam Amsterdam 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band on a square lined with canal houses in Amsterdam, 2025

Rotterdam Amsterdam 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band in a narrow lane hung with Amsterdam city flags, 2025

Rotterdam Amsterdam 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band on Damrak looking towards Amsterdam Centraal station, 2025

Rotterdam Amsterdam 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band in front of the Basilica of Saint Nicholas near Amsterdam's central station, 2025

Rotterdam Amsterdam 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band on Damrak in Amsterdam, with the central station in the background, 2025

Rotterdam Amsterdam 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band performing before a large audience in central Vienna, 2025

Wien 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band on Stephansplatz by the Haas House in Vienna, 2025

Wien 2025

Evening rally of the European Tian Guo Marching Band with an illuminated lotus flower in central Vienna, 2025

Wien 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band by St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna at dusk, 2025

Wien 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching along the Graben in central Vienna, 2025

Wien 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band in front of the Vienna State Opera, 2025

Wien 2025

View from above of the European Tian Guo Marching Band rally on Albertinaplatz in Vienna, 2025

Wien 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching along Kärntner Straße in Vienna, 2025

Wien 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band in the rain at Trafalgar Square in front of the National Gallery in London, 2025

London 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching along Regent Street in the rain, London 2025

London 2025

Spectators with umbrellas watching the European Tian Guo Marching Band parade in London, 2025

London 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band beneath the red lanterns of Gerrard Street in London's Chinatown, 2025

London 2025

European Tian Guo Marching Band passing All Souls Church in Langham Place by the BBC Broadcasting House in London, 2025

London 2025

Evening rally of the European Tian Guo Marching Band with Falun Dafa signs in Vienna, 2024

Wien 2024

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching along Vienna's Ringstraße in the rain, 2023

Wien 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band in front of the Vienna State Opera in the rain, 2023

Wien 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band at the Michaelertrakt of the Vienna Hofburg, 2023

Wien 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching along a Paris boulevard in the rain, 2023

Paris 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band lined up with colourful flags on a square in Paris, 2023

Paris 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band with the Falun Dafa banner on a square in Paris, 2023

Paris 2023

Rally of the European Tian Guo Marching Band in the rain, with banners against the persecution of Falun Gong in China, 2023

Amsterdam/Rotterdam 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band in front of the World Trade Center in Rotterdam, 2023

Amsterdam/Rotterdam 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band with the Falun Dafa banner and dragon dance on a square in Athens, 2023

Athen 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching along a shopping street in central Athens, 2023

Athen 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band in front of the Byzantine church of Kapnikarea on Ermou Street in Athens, 2023

Athen 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching through the old town of Nuremberg, 2023

Nürnberg 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band with the Falun Dafa banner in a shopping street in Nuremberg, 2023

Nürnberg 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band at the Frauentorturm on the Nuremberg city wall, 2023

Nürnberg 2023

European Tian Guo Marching Band with dragon dance on Castle Square by Sigismund's Column in Warsaw, 2022

Warschau 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band on Krakowskie Przedmieście by the Poniatowski monument in front of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, 2022

Warschau 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band on Charles Bridge by the Old Town Bridge Tower in Prague, 2022

Prag 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band on Hradčany Square in front of the Archbishop's Palace in Prague, 2022

Prag 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band with the Falun Dafa banner in a pedestrian street in Budapest, 2022

Budapest 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band with the Falun Dafa banner on Straße des 17. Juni, the Brandenburg Gate in the background, Berlin 2022

Berlin 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching with drums past the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin 2022

Berlin 2022

Large rally of Falun Dafa practitioners and the European Tian Guo Marching Band in the Lustgarten in front of the Altes Museum in Berlin, 2022

Berlin 2022

Rally with banners reading “Falun Dafa is good” on Pariser Platz in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, 2022

Berlin 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band with dragon dance on a festively decorated street in Rijeka, 2022

Rijeka 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band with dragon dance on King Tomislav Square in front of the Art Pavilion in Zagreb, 2022

Zagreb 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band on the festively decorated Korzo promenade in Rijeka, 2022

Zagreb / Rijeka 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band on the Korzo with the City Tower in Rijeka, 2022

Zagreb / Rijeka 2022

European Tian Guo Marching Band lined up on the Korzo in Rijeka, 2022

Zagreb / Rijeka 2022

Falun Dafa parade with the European Tian Guo Marching Band along a cobbled street in the historic centre of Rome, 2026

Impressions

A spectator films the European Tian Guo Marching Band parade while holding an information leaflet, Vienna 2025

Impressionen

Spectators filming the European Tian Guo Marching Band rally on their smartphones, Nuremberg 2023

Impressions

Rally with the European Tian Guo Marching Band and banners against the persecution of Falun Gong in China, Nuremberg 2023

Impressions

Cymbals and drums of the European Tian Guo Marching Band up close, with yellow scarves reading Falun Dafa, Nuremberg 2023

Impressions

Falun Dafa practitioners in yellow robes and the European Tian Guo Marching Band on a square with a fountain in Frankfurt am Main, 2021

Impressions

European Tian Guo Marching Band descending the Prague castle steps with the Falun Dafa banner and dragon dance, accompanied by police

Impressions

Close-up of a cymbal player of the European Tian Guo Marching Band, with fellow musicians and drums behind

Impressions

Clarinet section of the European Tian Guo Marching Band in front of Falun Dafa flags bearing the Polish words for truthfulness, compassion and forbearance

Impressions

Close-up of two members of the European Tian Guo Marching Band in traditional blue uniform playing the flute

Impressions

European Tian Guo Marching Band marching down the old castle steps to Prague's Lesser Town, lined with baroque statues and spectators

Impressions

Trumpets and trombones of the European Tian Guo Marching Band at a parade, with two Chinese dragons of the dragon dance behind

Impressions

Members of the European Tian Guo Marching Band seen from behind, their uniforms reading “Falun Dafa is good” and “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance”

Impressions

Cymbal players of the European Tian Guo Marching Band marching in step over cobblestones, surrounded by spectators

Impressions

European Tian Guo Marching Band moving through a city centre with a police escort, a tram in the background

Impressions

European Tian Guo Marching Band and dragon dance in central Vienna, escorted by police motorcycles

Impressions

The European Tian Guo Marching Band reflected in the bell of a sousaphone, with the National Theatre in Munich behind

Impressions

European Tian Guo Marching Band lined up in front of the National Theatre on Max-Joseph-Platz in Munich

Impressions

View from above of the European Tian Guo Marching Band moving with drums and the Falun Dafa banner along a shopping street

Impressions

A spectator films the passing European Tian Guo Marching Band with a smartphone

Impressions

European Tian Guo Marching Band lined up under autumn trees beside a bandstand

Impressions

European Tian Guo Marching Band descending the Prague castle steps with the Falun Dafa banner and dragon dance, accompanied by police

Impressions

European Tian Guo Marching Band on the Old Town Square in Prague, surrounded by spectators in front of the baroque town houses

Impressions

News - coverage about the performances of the European Tian Guo Marching Band

(Minghui.org) The Rijeka Carnival has been held each spring for about 40 years. Participants from Croatia and the surrounding region were joined this year by the European Tian Guo Marching Band. Over 200 Falun Gong practitioners made up the largest contingent in the parade.

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(Minghui.org) European Falun Gong practitioners gathered in Frankfurt, Germany, on August 7 to hold a parade to condemn the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 22-year-long persecution.

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(Minghui.org, 24.11.2019) “This parade is impressive. It is peaceful, yet it caught people's attention. Compared with other protests, the Falun Gong practitioners' way is very effective,” said Elvis, a law student at a university in Vienna, Austria.

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The European Tian Guo Marching Band performed in Greece for the first time on October 11-12, 2019, giving four performances in Athens.

The Tian Guo Marching Band is composed entirely of Falun Gong practitioners. Through the band's performances, practitioners hoped the Greek people would sense how beneficial Falun Gong is and become aware of the persecution of Falun Gong in China.

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Falun Dafa practitioners held a large-scale parade in Frankfurt on September 1, 2018, to tell people about Falun Dafa and the persecution in China. It was a sunny day and the weekend happened to coincide with the Rheingau Wine Festival in Wiesbaden, a city located half an hour west of Frankfurt. Many locals and tourists alike were impressed by the practitioners' performances. Clearharmony.net
Falun Gong practitioners in the Czech Republic and nearby countries held a rally and parade in Prague on September 2, 2017. The activities aimed to introduce the health benefits of the spiritual discipline to the public and raise awareness of the 18-year-long persecution of the practice in China. Clearharmony.net
The sidewalks of downtown Zurich were filled with pedestrians who stopped to watch and record the whirlwind of colors from a marching band.

The European Tian Guo “Celestial” Marching Band led a procession on Oct. 5, to help raise awareness of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution of Falun Gong.

“With this parade we want to show the world and people of Zurich what is actually going on in China,” said Manu Huwyler, Event PR Manager. “For the last 19 years, there has been a persecution of those who practice Falun Dafa.” Epoche Times
Golden dragons flew through Flushing, hovering low and allowing people to touch their smooth scales as floats carrying heavenly maidens went by, granting the earthly realm a glimpse of their divine finery. It was a magical entrance to the Lunar New Year. Epoche Times
FLUSHING, N.Y.—Brass horns, bright banners, and bustling dragon and lion dance troupes formed part of an hour-long parade on Flushing’s Main Street on the afternoon of April 23.

Pedestrians on the busy sidewalks paused and peered at the banners. “Falun Dafa is good,” one read. “Bring Jiang Zemin to justice,” another read. Passersby whipped out smartphones to snap videos and photos of the passing military band, colorful floats, and cheery ladies beating on Chinese waist drums. Epoche Times
(Minghui.org) The European Tian Guo Marching Band was invited by the Mayor of Eger, the second largest city in Northern Hungary, to take part in the local National Day celebration activities on August 20, 2016. The Tian Guo Marching Band is made up entirely of Falun Gong practitioners, who perform at many community events throughout Europe to share the beauty of Falun Gong and to raise awareness about the 17-year persecution of Falun Gong in China. Minghui.org
(Minghui.org) The Tian Guo Marching Band was invited to perform in Kraków, Poland, on August 26 and 27 to enthusiastic applause from the many spectators.

This was the fourth stop on the band’s tour, following Vienna, Austria, on August 23rd and Szeged and Eger in Hungary on the 21st and 20th. Minghui.net

Songs and lyrics

  • Falun Dafa Hao (Falun Dafa is Good)

    Falun Dafa is good
    Falun Dafa is good
    Falun Dafa is the righteous law
    The Buddha light illuminates everywhere

  • The Sacred Song

    Human life is always shrouded in illusion
    Every time when life loses its bearing
    I will sing, lightly, the song in my heart
    Do not complain
    Hold on to kindness
    Most people have come from heavens
    Becoming human to wait for the Creator
    That is the long-awaited hope for all beings
    This song awakens me
    This song gives me strength
    The sacred melody makes the sky clear

  • Fa Gu Fa Hao

    (instrumental)

  • The Fa Rectifies the Cosmos

    For so many years, we have been wandering around
    For so many years, we have been waiting
    Today, our hearts are singing
    Today, our spirit is rising

    Look, look, look, look, the Falun is coming

    For so many years, we have been in the maze
    For so many years, we have been searching
    Today, we have finally finally found
    Today, we are cheering out loud

    Look, look, look, look, the Falun is turning

    Look at Truthfulness
    Look at Compassion
    Look at Tolerance
    They are rectifying the Cosmos

  • Song Bao
    (Delivering a treasure)

    The wheels are turning – be quick! Truth is being delivered here. There is no time to fear snowstorms or heavy rain, no time to fear the burning sun.
    The wheels are turning – be quick! Truth is being delivered here.Who fears high mountains and long journeys? It’s reaching every home. Singing this song, my heart smiles with joy, so nobles it feels, warm light shining from above. Who fears high mountains and long journeys? It’s reaching every home.

    La la la ...
    Who fears high mountains and long journeys? It’s reaching every home.
    Good people, do you know? Truth is the greatest treasure of all. When good and bad can be told apart, blessings follow after the dream ends.
    Good people, do you know? Truth is the greatest treasure of all. Remember, good is the Falun way; ahead lies a bright, golden path. Singing this song, my heart smiles with joy, So nobles it feels, warm light shining from above. Remember, good is the Falun way; ahead lies a bright, golden path.

    La la la ...
    Remember, good is the Falun way, ahead lies a bright, golden path.

    La la la ...

  • King of Falun

    Falun Sacred King has come down to earth
    Saving sentient beings with mercy at heart
    The Fa that brings salvation is being spread
    Both men and gods now walk this earth

    King of kings, graceful Enlightened
    He came, bringing Ruyi and Truth
    Turning Falun, Recreating the Cosmos
    The eternal Gates of Heaven have already opened

    People lost in the maze, quickly wake up
    You waited for millennia, do not miss this
    Can you hear the calling of the gods
    This opportunity won’t present itself again

  • Buddha sacred mercy music

    (instrumental)

  • Triumphant Return

    (instrumental)

  • Thank you Master

    (instrumental)

Rediscovering - the tradition with its traditional values

The symbol on our Drum Master’s baton needs explaining!

The swastika symbol on our baton often causes confusion in Europe: “Doesn’t this look like a Nazi swastika?!?” We are asked this question regularly, so we’d like to explain that OUR SWASTIKA is an ancient symbol of good fortune that has been venerated in Asia for thousands of years. Unfortunately, many people have forgotten the original meaning of the swastika symbol in the aftermath of World War 2. The true swastika is contained five times in the symbol that represents Falun Dafa, and it is in itself one of the holiest symbols of mankind. Because its rotating form is reminiscent of a spiral galaxy, it serves as a representation of the universe. Furthermore, it is the sacred sign of the Buddha that can be found on countless Buddha statues across Asia. Even the largest Buddha statue in the world (on Lantau Island in Hong Kong – see picture) has a swastika symbol on its chest.

The word ‘swastika’ comes from Sanskrit, the language of ancient India, and it consists of three parts. ‘Swa’ means ‘higher self’, ‘asti’ means ‘to be’ and ‘ka’ is a suffix. The word therefore means: ‘Higher Being.’ Through Buddhism, which originally came from India, this symbol also came to China. The ancient Chinese believed that Buddhas revealed this symbol to mankind, and it is therefore associated with happiness, purity and other positive things. However, many other cultures have also used the swastika: Aztecs and Mayans used it to decorate burial mounds, clothing, and their jewellery. The ancient Greeks used it on coins and to decorate their temples and palaces. It can also be seen in Roman catacombs, churches, and tombs. The earliest swastika ever found comes from Ukraine: it was carved in mammoth ivory some 12,000 years ago!

Our Uniform: Intriguing Facts about China’s Traditional Clothing

We have two different uniforms in the European Tian Guo Marching Band: A modern, American-style uniform with trousers and baseball caps, and costumes inspired by China’s Tang Dynasty!

Our traditional uniform consists of the heavenly colours, white and blue. In typical Chinese style, it has many different components and layers of fabric. In addition, there are broad and ornate adornments in the style of the Tang Dynasty. The chest and back are decorated with Chinese characters that mean “Joy through music”. The snare drummers wear hats with red feathers, while each of the other band members wears a blue cap with a jade stone on the forehead, which represents the goodness in human beings. Our shirts have no buttons, but are tied at the side.

Support

How can I help?

The European Tian Guo Marching Band does not receive any financial support from governments or other public sources: All performances are currently financed by the musicians themselves. Therefore, we welcome sponsors that could help to secure our marching band for the future. Our aim is to become an integral part of European cultural life!

What would my support help achieve?

We believe that values and traditions are the basic prerequisites for our society to remain human and to continue to exist into the future! Today, we observe everywhere how society is changing rapidly and how our humanity is being pushed into the background. Many children and adults spend more time with their smartphones than with their fellow human beings. Our human environment is becoming colder and colder. We wish to counteract this trend!

With our marching band, we set an example for a peaceful and vibrant coexistence of generations and cultures. We remind our audience of what is truly important! If you’d like to help support the revival of traditional values and culture, and if the cultivation of classical music is important to you, then you have come to the right place! Help support the European Tian Guo Marching Band as it performs in your city or across Europe!

We need:

  • Tour buses,
  • Rehearsal rooms,
  • Accommodation (hostel, hotel, gymnasium...)

In addition, we require: Instruments & equipment, music lessons and marching instructors.

As a “Thank you”, sponsors of the European Tian Guo Marching Band may display their company logo on our website and will receive special mention during our performances.

Who will benefit from my support?

Financial donations will be administered by the recognized non-profit association “Ars Honesta – Verein für Kunst und Menschenrechte e.V.” (Registered Association for Art and Human Rights). As sponsor, you may decide what we should use your donation for. We have an entire catalogue of possibilities, which we will gladly send to you upon receipt of your written request.

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