On behalf of City Council and the residents of Richmond, I would like to extend sincere greetings and welcome everyone to the virtual 2022 Chinese New Year’s Celebration, being held on January 31st, via live webcast.

Since its inception, Bodhi Meditation has dedicated itself in assisting people in improving their health through a unique meditation methodology. Throughout the years, Bodhi Meditation has spread to over 50 countries around the world, and has developed meditation centers in more than 10 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Australia. Acclaimed as a natural stress relief technique, meditation revitalizes the mind, resulting in improvements in the mental and physical well-being.

Hosted by the Vancouver Bodhi Meditation Centre located in Richmond, the 2022 Chinese New Year’s Celebration is sure to be an exciting event. As Mayor of the City of Richmond, I take pride in the remarkable multicultural community within our City, and believe that it creates mutual respect and generates understanding of the different values and traditions that make up a diverse cultural heritage.

Thank you to everyone who has worked so diligently to organize this exciting event. I hope the Year of the Tiger brings you and your families great success, good health, and much happiness!

Malcolm D. Brodie
Mayor

As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, I am pleased to send my warmest Lunar New Year greetings to everyone celebrating with Bodhi Meditation.

The Spring Festival is a wonderful time to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year while looking forward to the wealth of possibility that lies ahead. Though the celebrations may look a little different at this time, we can still find ways to connect with our loved ones and be inspired by all the Tiger represents. Symbolizing courage, strength and vitality, the Tiger encourages us to look to the future with optimism as we come together in hopes of a brighter future for all.

British Columbian is proud of our vibrant cultural diversity, and we are grateful for occasions like this that offer valuable opportunities to honour our multicultural heritage. When we share the traditions we hold dear, we open hearts and minds to a deeper understanding and appreciation of one another, helping to make our province an even more inclusive and welcoming place to call home.

I wish all British Columbians a very happy 2022 Spring Festival!

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Honourable John Horgan
Premier of British Columbia

Dear Friends,
I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending Bodhi Meditation’s Chinese New Year celebration.

This year, Chinese communities across Canada and around the world will welcome the Year of the Tiger, a symbol of strength and bravery. While festivities may look different this year, this occasion nonetheless offers a wonderful opportunity to exchange warm wishes with friends and family and to give thanks for one’s blessings. It is also a chance for all of us to recognize the tremendous contributions that Canadians of Chinese descent have made, and continue to make, to our nation in all fields of endeavour.

In this New Year, let us not only look back at how far we have come, but also look forward to a future filled with good health, happiness and prosperity for all.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish everyone a wonderful Chinese New Year.

Sincerely,
The Rt. Hon. Justin P. J. Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada