Ottawa, September 12, 2011 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the Moon Festival:
“The Moon Festival is one of the most-celebrated Chinese and Vietnamese holidays, which takes place on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, according to the Lunar Calendar. It is on this date—when the moon is its brightest and fullest—that Chinese and Vietnamese people celebrate the fruits of their labour by marking the end of the harvest season.
“Also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, many people around the world will celebrate the Moon Festival tonight, by watching the full moon, enjoying delicious mooncakes, and relishing the company of family and friends. Tales of folklore will also be shared amongst family and friends, adding to the rich history of the Moon Festival as these stories get passed down from generation to generation. “As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating the Moon Festival.”
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