New Year festivities should further unite hearts and minds - President
April 14, 2010 09:44 am
It is my belief that these New Year festivities should seek
to further unite our people in heart and mind, stated President Mahinda
Rajapaksa in his message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
The New Year celebrations by Sinhalese and Tamils alike are
most appropriate in recognizing the kinship among us. This is the continuance
of strong cultural traditions that strengthen the bonds among the people of our
land, he said.
I trust that this Sinhala and Tamil New Year which reflects
the unity and pride of our nation will be celebrated by all in the spirit of
joy, peace, sharing and contentment which will lead us to a future of
prosperity, the President emphasized.
Following is the full text of the message :
This is the first New Year being celebrated in harmony and
contentment since the motherland was unified.
It is my belief that these New Year festivities should seek
to further unite our people in heart and mind. The New Year celebrations by
Sinhalese and Tamils alike are most appropriate in recognizing the kinship
among us. This is the continuance of strong cultural traditions that strengthen
the bonds among the people of our land.
The government has carried out all necessary measures to
bring the joy and meaning of the New Year closer to the people. To this end we
have sought to bring prosperity to the nation through agricultural development
and encouraging an ethical way of life.
The true spirit of the New Year should be felt most by our
children who make up the future generation. It is our responsibility as a
nation to teach them the best values and traditions preserved through thousands
of years and bestow upon them the cultural heritage that has enriched our
nation. Towards this end, it is my wish that every household will carryout the
New Year traditions with hope of auspicious beginnings for the future.
I trust that this Sinhala and Tamil New Year which reflects
the unity and pride of our nation will be celebrated by all in the spirit of
joy, peace, sharing and contentment which will lead us to a future of
prosperity.
I wish you all a Happy New Year!
President’s Media Unit
