(Minghui.org) May 13, 2022 is World Falun Dafa Day and the 30^th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the world. Nine Missouri cities including Sedalia, Dardenne, Chesterfield, Florissant, Independence, Marshall, O’Fallon, St. Peters, and Wentzville proclaimed Falun Dafa Day. The mayors of St. Charles and Clinton sent congratulatory letters. 

Proclamation from the City of Sedalia

The proclamation reads, “Falun Dafa is a holistic practice for improving mind and body involving slow-moving qigong exercises and adherence to the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. “

“Falun Dafa has transcended cultural and national boundaries to bring better health and inner peace to millions around the world, including Missouri.”

“Volunteers in Missouri have been actively involved in the community, providing Falun Dafa exercise instruction and cultural awareness at numerous community events.” 

“In these trying, post-pandemic times, the meditative exercise of Falun Dafa and its health benefits offers an effective option to those seeking peace and healing,”

“Practitioners of Falun Dafa in Missouri cherish the freedom of belief, while in China their counterparts have continued to peacefully stand up for freedom in the face of brutal persecution under the communist regime’s repression since 1999.”

“This year, 2022, marks 23 years of peaceful appeals and worldwide efforts to end the communist regime’s brutal persecution of Falun Dafa in China.” 

Proclamation from the City of DardenneProclamation from the City of ChesterfieldProclamation from the City of FlorissantProclamation from the City of IndependenceProclamation from the City of MarshallProclamation from the City of O’FallonProclamation from the City of St. PetersProclamation from the City of WentzvilleLetter from Mayor Daniel Borgmeyer of the City of Saint CharlesLetter from Mayor Carla Moberly of the City of Clinton 

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 who have embraced the teachings—which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance—and learned the five exercises have experienced improved health and well-being.