(Minghui.org) May 13, 2021 is the 22nd World Falun Dafa Day. Six cities in Illinois, including Peoria, Champaign, Wheaton, Joilet, Evanston, and Bolingbrook, issued proclamations to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.
Proclamation from Mayor Jim Ardis of the City of Peoria, to recognize May 10-16, 2021 as Falun Dafa week.
The proclamation reads, “Falun Dafa was introduced to Peoria in 2003. Since then, volunteers have held several free workshops, seminars, and group exercises in places including Northtrail Park and at community events like Ignite Peoria and the Pekin Marigold Festival. Today we join 1000 other local governments across North America, and more than 40 cities and countries in Illinois to acknowledge the practice of Falun Dafa.”
Proclamation from Mayor Frank Feinen of the City of Champaign, who proclaimed May 10-16, 2021 as Falun Dafa Week
Mayor Frank Feinen of the City of Champaign, proclaimed May 10-16, 2021 as Falun Dafa Week.
The proclamation reads, “Falun Dafa was introduced to Champaign in August 1999. with practitioners from a registered student organization in the campus community inviting the broader Champaign community to participate.”
“Group members share their practice through workshops, teaching programs, seminars, and group exercises in places including Champaign Park District, Champaign Public Library, Hessel Park, University YMCA, and Main Quad.”
Proclamation issued by Mayor Philip J. Suess of Wheaton
Proclamation of Falun Dafa week issued by Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta of the Village of Bolingbrook
Proclamation of World Falun Dafa Day issued by Mayor Robert O’Dekirk of the City of Joliet
Proclamation of World Falun Dafa Week issued by Mayor Daniel Biss of the City of Evanston
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.
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