Canada: Mayors and City Councilors in Alberta Congratulate Falun Dafa Day

(Minghui.org) May 13, 2021 is the 22^nd World Falun Dafa Day and the 29^th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. Mayors and city councilors in Alberta, Canada, sent letters or proclamations to celebrate the occasion. 

City Councilor: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Are Central to Our Democratic Society

City Councilor Jeromy Farkas of CalgaryLetter from Councilor Jeromy Farkas

City Councilor Jeromy Farkas of Calgary stated in his letter, “Falun Dafa’s message of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance resonates strongly in Calgary and across Canada. I commend the Falun Dafa Association of Calgary for sharing this discipline with Canadians. These values are central to our democratic society.” 

City Councilor Gian-Carlo Carra of CalgaryLetter from City Councilor Gian-Carlo Carra

Mayor of Cold Lake Proclaims Falun Dafa Day

Mayor Craig Copeland of the City of Cold LakeProclamation from the City of Cold Lake

Mayor Craig Copeland of the City of Cold Lake issued a proclamation, which reads, “Falun Dafa is an advanced ancient exercise and meditation practice of mind, body, and spirit based on the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance. 

“Falun Dafa practitioners follow the principles and incorporate them into their daily lives, striving to become better people in all environments and situations. 

“Falun Dafa has benefited both physically and spirituality tens of millions of people in over 100 countries around the world since its public introduction in China on May 13, 1992. 

“Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to a more peaceful, tolerant, and compassionate society.” 

Mayor John Stewart of the City of BeaumontLetter from Mayor John Stewart

Mayor Stuart Houston of the City of Spruce GroveLetter from Mayor Stuart Houston

Mayor Jackie Clayton of the City of Grande PrairieLetter from Mayor Jackie Clayton

Mayor Ray Ralph of the Town of DevonLetter from Mayor Ray Ralph

Background: What Is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people have embraced the teachings—which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance as well as five gentle exercises—and experienced uplifted health and well-being.