(Minghui.org) May 13, 2021, was the 22nd World Falun Dafa Day and the 29th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. Mayors of many cities and towns issued proclamations for Falun Dafa Day or sent letters of greeting to honor the occasion.
Mayors in British Columbia who sent letters of greeting or issued proclamations From left to right, first row: Mayor Lisa Helps of the City of Victoria, Mayor Colin Basran of the City of Kelowna, Mayor Leonard Krog of the City of Nanaimo, and Mayor Aaron Stone of the City of Ladysmith. From left to right, second row: Mayor Chris Pieper of the City of Armstrong, Twyla Slonski, Director of Corporate Service of the City of Port Alberni; Mayor Brad West of the City of Port Coquitlam; and Mayor Darnelda Siegers of the District of Sechelt. From left to right, third row: Mayor Jack Froese of the Township of Langley, Mayor Mike Morden of the City of Maple Ridge, Mayor Michelle Staples of the City of Duncan, and Mayor Bob Wells of the City of Courtenay.
Mayor Lisa Helps of the City of Victoria proclaims May 13th, 2021, “Falun Dafa Day” in the city.
The proclamation 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.”
“During the current difficult time of Covid-19 pandemic, we are reminded how important these values and principles can be to us all.”
“Falun Dafa has benefited physically and spiritually tens of millions of people in over 100 countries around the world since its public introduction in China by Master Li Hongzhi on May 13, 1992.”
“Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to a more peaceful, tolerant, and compassionate society.”
Proclamation from Mayor Colin Basran of the City of Kelowna
Proclamation from Mayor Leonard Krog of the City of Nanaimo
Proclamation from Mayor Aaron Stone of the Town of Ladysmith
Proclamation from Mayor Chris Pieper of the City of Armstrong
Proclamation from the Council of the City of Port Moody
Letter of greeting from Twyla Slonski, Director of Corporate Service, City of Port Alberni
The letter reads, “Please be advised that Council for the City of Port Alberni proclaimed May 13, 2021 as “Falun Dafa Day.”
“On behalf of the Council, thank you for your commitment to uphold human rights, freedom of conscience, truthfulness, compassion and tolerance.”
Greeting from Mayor Brad West of the City of Port Coquitlam
The letter reads, “On this auspicious day, I am pleased to stand with you and recognize the principles of Falun Dafa that embrace harmony in society through truthfulness, compassion and forbearance.
“The Falun Dafa teaching help people to improve their spiritual, mental, and physical well-being and inspires one to think of others first. I applaud your commitment to building a world with kindness, acceptance and tolerance.”
Greeting from Mayor Darnelda Siegers of the District of Sechelt
The letter reads, “During the global pandemic it is more important than ever to live by principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. I have great respect for principles of truth, benevolence and compassion that are promoted by the Falun Dafa movement. The commitment of pursuit of improving oneself through the quiet practice of meditation and gentle movement is an admirable path to finding peacefulness of the mind.”
Greeting from Mayor Jack Froese of the Township of Langley
Greeting from Mayor Mike Morden of Maple Ridge
Greeting from Mayor Michelle Staples of Duncan
Proclamation from Mayor Bob Wells of the City of Courtenay
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