(Minghui.org) May 13 is World Falun Dafa Day and this year is the 30^th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction. Elected officials in Alberta sent letters or videos to congratulate Falun Dafa Day. 

Mayor Jyoti Gondek of Calgary sent a letter to congratulate Falun Dafa Day.

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi of Edmonton sent a congratulatory letter.

Ron Orr, Minister of Culture, Alberta, sent a congratulatory letter.

Letters from Members of Parliament 

Len Webber, Member of Parliament (MP), sent a congratulatory letter.

MP Pat Kelly sent a greeting. 

MP Kelly stated in his letter, “As the Member of Parliament for Calgary Rocky Ridge, I would like to extend my personal greetings to the members of the Falun Dafa Association of Calgary as you continue to speak out in defence of human rights and religious freedom in China on your 30^th Falun Dafa Day.

“I recognize the decades of effort you’ve put into to highlight your struggles, and I commend you for your perseverance in standing against the Communist Party’s ongoing atrocities. I applaud your ceaseless message of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance your organization highlights and champions.” 

MP Greg McLean sent a congratulatory letter.

MP Ron Liepert sent a greeting.

MP Rachael Thomas sent a congratulatory letter.

MP Ziad Aboultaif sent a congratulatory letter and thanked practitioners.

MP Kelly McCauley sent a congratulatory letter.

MP Michael Cooper sent his best wishes on this special occasion.

MP Mike Lake sent a congratulatory letter.

MP Chris Warkentin sent his best wishes.

MP Dane Lloyd sent a congratulatory letter.

MP Garnett Genuis sent a video greeting. 

Letters from City Councilors 

Councilor Raj Dhaliwal of Calgary thanked practitioners for their contributions to Canada. 

Councilor Andre Chabot thanked Falun Dafa practitioners for their contributions to Canada.

Cities Proclaim Falun Dafa Day or Congratulate the 30^th Anniversary of Falun Dafa’s Introduction 

Craig Copeland, Mayor of Cold Lake proclaims Falun Dafa Day. Letter from Mayor Jeff Acker of the City of Spruce Grove Letter from Mayor Ken Johnston of the City of Red DeerLetter from Mayor Jeff Craddock of the Town of DevonCongratulatory letter from Mayor Don Anderberg of the Town of Pincher Creek

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.