Sinhala and Tamil New Year brings unity and prosperity
We warmly welcome the Sinhala and Tamil New Year which
brings unity and prosperity, states President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a New
Year message. The message adds: "We know that agriculture and the
abundance of it gives birth to the New Year.
A major activity of our Government during the period
that elapsed was devoted to ensure the prosperity of the land through
the empowerment of agriculture.
We know that the nation has reaped its excellent
achievements.
Hence, it is comforting that this New Year has dawned
at a time when the nation is conscious of its dignity."
"It is also most fortunate to see the people of the
East, who were oppressed by terrorism for over two decades, enjoying the
New Year happily with their families. It is my conviction that we would
be strengthened by engaging in New Year traditions and customs as one
nation.
"The unity and fraternity generated by celebrating the
New Year according to tradition and customs is a fillip to the country's
prosperity. I hope everybody would unite to observe the New Year in the
traditional way. I appeal to all to set an example to our future
generations by abstaining from taking intoxicants during the festive
season."
"We express our gratitude to members of the armed
forces and the police as well as to others who are on duty during the
New Year season to ensure security and other services to the people. I
wish you all a happy New Year. |
