Sinhala and Tamil New Year spectacular cultural showcase - Canadian PM

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in a special message on the occasion of Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations organised by the Sri Lanka-Canada Association in Ottawa commended its efforts in fostering unity within the community.

The Canadian Prime Minister lauded the Association in organising this special celebration and for its unwavering commitment to fostering unity within the communities.

Sri Lankan High Commission in Canada W.J.S. Karunaratne Senator MacHarb MP, Paul Dewar representing Ottawa Central and Co-Chair of the Canadian Friends of Sri Lanka Group George Grande were among the distinguished guests.

A large number of Canadians of Sri Lankan origin representing Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Malay and Burgher communities were seen celebrating the New Year.

The High Commissioner and the other speakers focused their New Year messages on reconciliation, unity and harmony among the various ethnic groups in Sri Lanka and wished prosperity and peace for the people of Sri Lanka.

The event was organised by the Sri Lanka-Canada Association of Ottawa. Association’s President Susantha Mohottaala also spoke.