Le Lézard
Classified in: Covid-19 virus
Subject: ASI

Statement by Minister Chagger on Holi


Today, many Canadians celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colours.

OTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Holi. Also known as the Festival of Colours, this important festival marks the arrival of spring.

Holi is a time of reflection, optimism, and hope for the coming year?a time to celebrate the hope that the renewal of the seasons brings. Traditionally, bonfires light up this festival as people sing, dance, share food, and sprinkle each other with bright colours. As we continue our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations will take place in accordance with local public health guidelines, yet I have no doubt that they will be just as colourful and vibrant.

With its message of peace and friendship, Holi is one of the most celebrated festivals in South Asia and in many countries around the world. Let us take time to recognize and celebrate the important contributions of Hindu communities in Canada to all aspects of society.

As Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, I wish everyone celebrating Holi a very joyous festival. Keep well and safe. Holi Hai!

SOURCE Canadian Heritage


These press releases may also interest you

at 17:10
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Note: All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars except as otherwise noted. The financial results are derived from financial...

at 17:00
Galiano Gold Inc. ("Galiano" or the "Company") is pleased to report its first quarter ("Q1") 2024 operating and financial results for the Company. Galiano owns a 90% interest in the Asanko Gold Mine ("AGM") located on the Asankrangwa Gold Belt in...

at 17:00
Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd. (the "Company" or "GSilver") announces that is has filed an amended and restated offering document (the "Amended Offering Document") related to its previously announced brokered,...

at 16:58
TIME has named Yale School of Medicine immunobiologist Dr. Akiko Iwasaki to the 2024 TIME100 Health, the magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in global health care. She was also named last week to the TIME100, TIME's list of the...

at 16:35
KLDiscovery Inc. ("KLDiscovery" or the "Company"), a global leader in data management, information governance, eDiscovery, and advisory services solutions, today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with its principal convertible...

at 16:30
All figures quoted in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted: 2024 Q1 revenue of $723 million; 1,127 equivalent units ("EUs") delivered, up 42% from 2023 Q1, with 201 of EUs delivered being battery- and fuel cell-electric buses ("ZEBs"). Ending...



News published on and distributed by: