Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a message to celebrate Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month.
“Today, Tamils in Canada and around the world mark Thai Pongal, the Tamil harvest festival.
“Thai Pongal is a time to give thanks for the many gifts of the harvest. Families and friends will come together to celebrate peace, abundance, and happiness, and to share Pongal, a sweet dish of rice and milk traditionally served during the festival.
Happy Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month to all those celebrating! Iniya Thai Pongal Nalvazhthukkal! https://t.co/aM84171IvC pic.twitter.com/QK5zvY26rV
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 14, 2018
“In January, we also mark Tamil Heritage Month, and reflect on the important contributions of Canada’s Tamil community. Tamil Canadians help make Canada stronger, more open, and more inclusive. As we move forward together in 2018, let’s continue to honour those values, and work to make Canada an even better, more inclusive place to live.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I wish everyone celebrating a very happy Thai Pongal.”
