Thai Pongal, an invitation to embark upon new journey towards future with courage, confidence: President

Colombo, Jan. 15 (Daily Mirror) - Symbolising prosperity and thankfulness, Thai Pongal is not merely a celebration of a bountiful harvest, but also an invitation to embark upon a new journey towards the future with courage and confidence, Present Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

The President in his Thai Pongal message said "At Thai Pongal, gratitude is expressed to the Sun God, to cattle such as cows and bulls that support a successful harvest and to nature itself. Symbolising prosperity and thankfulness, Thai Pongal is not merely a celebration of a bountiful harvest, but also an invitation to embark upon a new journey towards the future with courage and confidence"

In the aftermath of the greatest natural disaster we have faced in recent times, kindling the hope of rising again as a nation, we are together shouldering the greatest reconstruction effort

ever undertaken, With immense effort and firm determination. On this Thai Pongal Day, which looks forward to prosperity, I once again call upon everyone to come forward and join hands

even more strongly with this endeavour.

At a time when the need to draw closer to nature is felt even more strongly than ever before, 'I wish to remind you that the Thai Pongal festival, which is deeply connected with nature, adds 'profound meaning to our lives and to our society.

We firmly believe that there is light after every darkness. As we move forward with unwavering resolve and unity to overcome challenges and build, 'A Thriving nation -A Beautiful Life', may

this year's Thai Pongal celebration be a great blessing. I extend my heartfelt best wishes for, a joyous and prosperous Thai Pongal to all Sri Lankan Tamils and to Tamils living across the world," he said in his message.