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City declares May 13 Falun Dafa Day

Festival celebrates ancient Chinese values through exercise and meditation
Falun Dafa

Falun Dafa Day was declared for May 13 in Yorkton by Council at its regular meeting Monday.
“May 13 is the anniversary that will be celebrated in over 80 countries including Canada. As part of our yearly tradition, we will mark the occasion with festivities and celebrations throughout May to share the goodness and benefits of Falun Dafa with more people,” detailed a letter circulated Monday during a presentation by Gary Yang of Regina.
A traditional Qigong exercise based on ancient Chinese values, Falun Dafa emphasizes the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance in every practitioner’s life. It comprises a set of five gentle, tranquil exercises, through which one is able to attain a healthy body and spiritual enlightenment. More than 100 million practitioners all over the world have benefited tremendously from the practice. Falun Dafa activities and classes are open to public and free of charge, explained the letter.
Since its introduction to the public on May 13th, 1992 by its founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, Falun Dafa has received worldwide recognition for its concerted efforts to promote harmony, tolerance and compassion in society, said Yang. Those who practise learn to overcome selfishness, think of others first, look inside themselves for causes of conflicts, and elevate their moral character, becoming better and healthier persons and more responsible members of society.