(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners in Connecticut and New Jersey held activities on May 8 and 9, 2021 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day and Master Li Hongzhi’s 70th birthday.

Practitioners in Connecticut held a group practice in Elizabeth Park in Hartford on May 8, 2021, to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Falun Dafa Day and Master Li's 70th birthday.

Practitioners in New Jersey held a group practice in Boyd Park in New Brunswick City on May 9, 2021 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day and the 70th birthday of Master Li Hongzhi.

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.