(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa, a peaceful body, mind, and spiritual practice which originated in ancient China and has become popular in more than 100 countries and regions, received dozens of proclamations and greeting letters from Canadian cities before its 26th anniversary on Falun Dafa Day. Also called Falun Gong, the practice was first introduced to the public in 1992 by its founder Mr. Li Hongzhi.

Winnipeg

A greeting letter from Mr. Brian Bowman, the mayor of Winnipeg, praised practitioners for “working very diligently to preserve and promote the fundamental principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance,” and their “contribution to our rich cultural and spiritual life.”

Mayor of Winnipeg, Brian Bowman.

Greeting letter from Mr. Brian Bowman, the mayor of Winnipeg.

Swift Current

Mayor of Swift Current, Mr. Denis Perrault.

A letter from Mr. Denis Perrault, the mayor of Swift Current City, on behalf of the Swift Current City Council, congratulates the Falun Dafa Association of Canada at the time of celebrating the 26th anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public.

Mississauga

Mr. Ron Starr, councilor of Ward 6, City of Mississauga.

In his letter, Mr. Ron Starr, P. Eng. Councilor Ward 6, extended warm greetings to those attending and supporting the celebration of the 26th Annual Falun Dafa celebration, and praised that the celebration helps promote the fundamental values of moral rectitude.

Toronto

Councillor Josh Matlow of Toronto.

In his letter, Councillor Josh Matlow of Toronto, stated, “Your emphasis on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance is a valuable contribution to our community” and “I respect and support your peaceful, tolerant practice, and your dedication to sharing it with others.”

City of Sault Ste. Marie

Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Mr. Christian Provenzano.

Greeting letter from the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Mr. Christian Provenzano.

Town of Aurora

Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, Town of Aurora.

Greeting letter from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, Town of Aurora.

City of Saskatoon

City of Saskatoon Proclaims Falun Dafa Month.

City of Regina

Mayor Michael Fougere, from the city of Regina, proclaims May 13 as Falun Dafa Day.

Melfort

Melfort City Council proclaims the month of May 2018 as Falun Dafa Month.

Niagara Falls

Mayor Jim Diodati, from Niagara Falls City, proclaims Falun Dafa Day.

City of Kingston

Mayor Bryan Paterson, from the city of Kingston, proclaims Falun Dafa Day.

City of Martinville

City of Martinville Mayor Rajean Masson proclaims Falun Dafa Day.