Thai Pongal celebrated for the first time at a British school

The students and staff of Burlington Junior and Infant School in New Malden, UK, celebrated Thai Pongal, marking the first time it has been observed in a British school with its school students. 

Thai Pongal is an ancient, secular Tail festival that gives thanks to the sun and for the harvest. 

On January 14, pongal was cooked in the school playground which was decorated with banana tree leaves, thoranam - traditional hanging decorations- karthigai flowers and a kolam.

Over 700 students were taught about the significance of Thai Pongal from former Burlington students and pongal was served to the attendees. A learning board was also displayed at the school to explain more about the harvest festival. 

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