STATEMENTS
JUSTIN TRUDEAU, PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Chinese New Year:
Today, Chinese Canadians will begin several days of celebrations for the New Year when they honour the beginning of the year of the Rooster, which in 2017 is also known as the year of the Fire Rooster.
During this special time, friends and families will join together to celebrate their hopes for a prosperous year to come. Celebrations are marked throughout Canada with many traditions including feasts and parades.
This year, as we celebrate our country’s 150th anniversary, let us take the opportunity to honour the many cultures, traditions, and beliefs that make Canada such a wonderful place to live. Chinese Canadians have made enormous contributions to Canada and have helped make it the strong and diverse place it is today.
On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish all those marking this occasion a very happy New Year.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Gong Hey Fat Choy! Gong Xi! Gong Xi!
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to recognize the Korean New Year, also known as Seollal:
“This week, Korean communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Seollal and welcome the arrival of the year of the Rooster.
“Seollal is the most important traditional Korean holiday. This joyful time is an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed, recognize good fortune, and look to the year ahead with hope and optimism.
“To usher in the Korean New Year, family and friends will gather to celebrate, pay their respects to their elders and ancestors, and enjoy traditional feasts.
“This year, as we celebrate our country’s 150th anniversary, let us take the opportunity to honour the many cultures, traditions, and beliefs that make Canada such a wonderful place to live. Korean Canadians have made enormous contributions to Canada and have helped make it the strong and diverse place it is today.
“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish all those celebrating Seollal health, peace, and success.
“새해 복 많이 받으세요”
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the Vietnamese New Year:
“In the days ahead, the Vietnamese community in Canada and around the world will mark Tết Nguyên Đán, the Lunar New Year, and welcome the arrival of the year of the Rooster, which in 2017 is also known as the year of the Fire Rooster.
“As family and friends get together and share special meals, Tết Nguyên Đán is an occasion to reflect on the past year and celebrate the arrival of spring.
“This year, as we celebrate our country’s 150th anniversary, let us take the opportunity to honour the many cultures, traditions, and beliefs that make Canada such a wonderful place to live. Vietnamese Canadians have made enormous contributions to Canada and have helped make it the strong and diverse place it is today.
“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish all those marking this occasion a very happy New Year.
“Chúc mừng năm mới.”
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