President’s message:
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. |