Prime Minister Stephen Harper Issues Greeting to Mark Vietnamese New Year

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7 February 2008
Ottawa, OntarioPrime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following greeting to all Vietnamese Canadians celebrating the New Year:
“Kinh chao quy vi,
I am pleased to extend my warmest personal greetings to all the members of the Vietnamese community in Canada as you celebrate the Vietnamese New Year, Tết Nguyên Đán.
The Year of the Rat will be ushered in with celebrations in Vietnamese homes and communities across the country and there is much to celebrate. The Vietnamese community is a significant part of the Canadian cultural landscape and we are grateful for your contributions to our great nation.
With admirable strength and determination, Vietnamese Canadians have laid a strong foundation in our country by establishing successful businesses and carving out prominent roles in Canadian society. Across our nation, Vietnamese Canadians are helping build a better Canada – a country we are all proud to call home.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, please accept my best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Rat.
Chuc mung nam moi.”

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