Premier’s Statement Thai Pongal
NEWS January 14, 2011
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty released this statement marking the Thai Pongal festival.
“On behalf of the Government of Ontario I wish to extend warm wishes to those Ontario families who are celebrating Thai Pongal.
Thai Pongal, an annual festival celebrating the bounty of the harvest, is observed annually by millions of Tamils around the world. This is a wonderful opportunity for Tamils across Ontario to come together with family and friends and celebrate.
These celebrations also provide an opportunity for all Ontarians to thank the Tamil community for their contributions to Ontario and learn about the wonderful diversity that makes Ontario the best province in the greatest country in the world.”
