On March 24, 2024, the first Conference of the World Daoist Federation and the first meeting of the first council were held in Luyi, Henan.
Daoist from 28 countries and regions participated in the event. Chen Ruifeng, Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Director of the State Administration of Religious Affairs, and Li Guangfu, Chairman of the World Daoist Federation, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.
Representatives attending the meeting gather in the hometown of Daoist ancestor and pay tribute to the memory of Daoist ancestor Lao Zi, but also a search for the roots of Daoist thought, and an inheritance and promotion of Daoist culture and Daoist spirit. , will surely effectively gather the ideological consensus of Daoist circles around the world and promote the innovation and healthy inheritance of Daoism around the world. It is necessary to inherit and carry forward the excellent Daoist ideas and concepts, promote the integrity and innovation of Daoist thought, strengthen the construction of international Daoist talents, enhance the international influence and appeal of Daoist culture, and contribute Daoist wisdom and strength to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Li Guangfu, Chairman of the World Daoist Federation, hopes that Daoists around the world will take this pilgrimage event in the hometown of Daoist ancestors as an opportunity to build a Daoist faith community and join hands to build a bright future for the World Daoist Federation and Daoism.
After the opening ceremony, the first Conference of the World Daoist Federation and the first meeting of the first council were held.
An impressive speech was give by the Senior Consultant David Palmer.
German Daoist Association Chairman Liu Cheng Yong gave a speech and report to the council about the recent development, founding of Daoist Associations in several european countires and the building of Wudang Culture Centers around the World.
Article by German Daoist Association