Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper marked the Tamil harvest festival of Thai Pongal this week, by expressing his wishes to all Tamil Canadians celebrating the occasion.
"I am certain that this year’s festivities will be a worthy reflection of the pride felt by Tamil Canadians and highlight the community’s important contributions to Canadian life," Prime Minister Harper said.
"I hope that you will enjoy this celebration of thanksgiving and prosperity with all the enthusiasm and fellowship that the occasion merits. This wonderful tradition, marking the harvest season, stands as a reminder of the good fortune we share to
live in one of the most peaceful, pluralistic countries in the world."
See his celebratory message here.
"I am certain that this year’s festivities will be a worthy reflection of the pride felt by Tamil Canadians and highlight the community’s important contributions to Canadian life," Prime Minister Harper said.
"I hope that you will enjoy this celebration of thanksgiving and prosperity with all the enthusiasm and fellowship that the occasion merits. This wonderful tradition, marking the harvest season, stands as a reminder of the good fortune we share to
live in one of the most peaceful, pluralistic countries in the world."
See his celebratory message here.