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SCOMO’S HOLI GREETINGS

The Prime Minister of Australia sent out his Holi greetings nice and early in a video message and as a special release.

Scott Morrison wrote: Namastey. I am delighted to wish everyone celebrating the Festival of Colours, a happy Holi!

Holi is a time to welcome the arrival of a new season, exchange gifts and enjoy traditional music and dancing. It is a time to be with family and friends. Many also mark this special moment with the throwing of gulal, a joyful custom that has been embraced around the world. The Festival of Colours is a wonderful opportunity for the broader community to embrace another culture and enhance their understanding of multicultural Australia. Australia is a country built on the riches of many traditions, and every faith and every community group is an indelible part of who we are. Each of us enjoys the freedom to go about our lives, to realise our aspirations and be acknowledged for our efforts regardless of creed, race or culture. This is the promise of Australia and this is the ideal that sits at the heart of how we live as citizens, and how as a nation we remain resilient and strong. I thank everyone celebrating Holi for your commitment to these values and to the peaceful future of our country. I hope everyone celebrating Holi has a wonderful festival, and a year lled with love, joy, peace and prosperity.

Dipen Patel wrote: Scott Morrison, without water how can we enjoy Holi?? Lockyer Valley has run out of water. I am currently saving water. If you want us to celebrate Holi then please arrange water for our community.

Shweta Sharma wrote: Scotty, very proud of you - you pronounced the word ‘namaste’ correctly.

Vandana Suri Mehra wrote: Happy Holi to you too! Thanks for the lovely message to us.

Usha Madhavan wrote: Thank you, Prime Minister!

Paviter Kumar Noori wrote: A bit strange that the Prime Minister signs the letter in future date. Isn’t Holi on 9 March? Happy Holi though!

Aribam Premi wrote: Happy Holi.

Vivek Singh wrote: What's the source of this letter? Has ScoMo shared this on his social media handles?

Indian Link replied: Vivek Singh, the PMO often sends press releases and best wishes from the PM on Indian celebrations.

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