(Minghui.org) Practitioners were invited to join the annual Mother’s Day Parade on May 10, 2026, in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Lucille Pratt, president of the City Council of Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, said that she really liked the waist drum team: “They are outstanding. I really like it. Their costumes are vibrant and they are full of energy. They are beautiful! Please continue to keep up such excellent performances.”
The waist drum team in the Mother’s Day Parade in Chester on May 10
Chester is in Delaware County in the southeastern part of the state, just outside of Philadelphia. Founded in 1644, it is the oldest city in Pennsylvania and has a rich industrial history.
According to Stefan Roots, Mayor of Chester: “One of Chester’s oldest traditions is this Mother’s Day parade.”
His wife said, “I would like to wish all mothers Happy Mother’s Day.”
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots in the Mother’s Day parade on May 10
Justin Tibbles, special assistant to Mayor Roots, said, “The Mother’s Day parade is a long-standing tradition in our city and is hosted by the Chester Elks Lodge. This event has been held for many years, making it a parade that the entire city of Chester looks forward to with great anticipation every year. Many community leaders and organizations participate in it. Naturally, it also serves as a celebration of all mothers, those who have contributed so much to raising children, nurturing the next generation, and helping to make this city such a wonderful community.”
Justin Tibbles, assistant to Mayor Roots
Ms. Li, who coordinates the waist drum team, said the parade organizers invited them to perform in the parade, adding, “Everyone looks forward to your participation.”
She said she and the waist drum team were honored to come to Chester. Being mothers themselves, performing at this Mother’s Day parade serves as a tribute to the immense sacrifices made by all mothers and their contributions to the society, while also helping to foster friendship among members of the community.
Spectators Love the Waist Drums
Lucille Pratt, president of the City Council of Darby, Delaware County, complimented the waist drum team on their excellent performances.
Roberta Wilson (left) loved the Falun Dafa waist drum performances.
Roberta Wilson works at “Gift of Life Donor Program,” a non-profit organ donation organization. She said that she loved the waist drums and sensed their positive energy: “Their performances are really great and very beautiful.”
Brian Wright at the Mother’s Day parade
Brian Wright said that he enjoyed the Falun Dafa waist drums: “A different culture! Yes, it’s good. They are full of energy and make people feel very happy.”
Dawn Johnson at the parade on May 10
Dawn Johnson, who works at a logistics company, complimented the waist drum team for bringing joy both physically and mentally: “The music is very comforting and their costumes’ colors are vibrant and bright. I really hope that they can continue to bring us such excellent performances.”
Shirley John loved the waist drums.
Shirley John, a nurse, took videos of the waist drum team and exclaimed, “Their performances are great! The costumes are very pretty and they look really great. The sound of their drums is wonderful!”
Helen Campbell and her sister, Thelma Green-Miller, loved the waist drum team’s performances.
When they heard the team had come from New York to participate in the parade, Helen said, “I think that their performances are brilliant! I like their costumes, I like everything about this performance. I think it’s really great. They came all the way from New York.”
Thelma Green-Miller (left) and her sister Helen Campbell
Thelma, who worked for a State Assembly Member before she retired, said, “I am very happy to see [Falun Dafa] practitioners in our event this year. I feel this is a blessing.”
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