(Minghui.org) To celebrate World Falun Dafa Day, the City of O’Fallon issued a proclamation declaring May 13, 2026, Falun Dafa Day, and the City of Clinton sent a letter to mark the occasion.

Proclamation from the City of O’Fallon (Minghui.org)

The proclamation reads, “WHEREAS, Falun Dafa is a holistic practice for improving mind and body involving gentle, meditative exercises and living by the guiding principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance; and

“WHEREAS, Falun Dafa has transcended cultural and national boundaries to bring better health and inner peace to millions around the world, including Missouri; and

“WHEREAS, Volunteers in Missouri have been actively involved in the community, providing Falun Dafa exercise instruction and cultural awareness at numerous community events; and

“WHEREAS, Practitioners of Falun Dafa in Missouri cherish the freedom of belief, while in China their counterparts have continued to peacefully stand up for this freedom in the face of brutal persecution under communist regime's repression since 1999.

“NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bill Hennessy, Mayor and the City Council of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2026, as Falun Dafa Day.”

Letter from Carla Moberly, Mayor of the City of Clinton

Mayor Moberly wrote, “Guided by the three principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance, adherents of Falun Gong have become better citizens of their respective countries and more productive employees of their respective jobs and careers, all while carrying a more positive outlook on life, enabling them to be more supportive family members, and even community members in general.

“Throughout these past 27 years, the practice of Falun Gong, has been banned and persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which has made it increasingly difficult for adherents to share this practice with those who want to know more about it.

“In Missouri, Falun Dafa practitioners often participate in various community events, promoting traditional Chinese culture, raising awareness about the persecution in China, and offering free instruction of these simple, but powerful, stress-relieving exercises.”

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Category: Dafa Day Recognition