Singapore PM applauds Indian heritage, cultural celebrations

Singapore (PTI) - Singapore Prime Minister Lee
Hsien Loong has applauded the annual Indian New Year
celebration here, saying such events bring the local community
and new citizens together.
The celebration, themed "Rhythms in Unity", showcased
Indian contemporary dances and music as well as various Indian
traditions with an aim to create greater awareness among
residents on the rich Indian culture, according to a report by
the Channel News Asia.
"Events Iike this help to bring our community
together, to bring us together as one people to celebrate our
own heritage, to remember where we came from, our forefathers
and our cultures, and at the same time to let our different
communities to also learn about one another," said Lee, who
was guest of honour at the celebration.
"Through this (event), we become more harmonious, one
united people, not just among Singaporeans, but new citizens
who come here, so they can build links with original
Singaporeans and strike roots in Singapore," he added.
The combined celebration was held Saturday to mark
the Indian New Year that falls on various dates on the Hindu
calendar. It was organised by an Indian Activity Executive
Committees (IAECs) under Lee's constituency.