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Culture & Community

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Mannar's ancient Thiruketheeswaram temple marks close of grand festival
The annual Mahotsavam, or grand festival, of the historic Thiruketheeswaram temple in Mannar concluded last month with the Theertham ceremony, drawing thousands of devotees to one of the most ancient sites of Tamil Saivism on the island. Thiruketheeswaram is revered as one of the five Pancha Ishwarams, the ancient coastal temples dedicated to Lord Shiva that ring the island, and it is among…

Canadian Tamil students celebrate Multicultural Week at York University

Apr 1, 2012

Katka Kasadara's young finalists showcase their talent

Apr 1, 2012

Photographs TYO UK Media

Murugathasan remembered three years on

Feb 20, 2012

London's Tamil youth celebrate city's multi-ethnic community

Feb 12, 2012

Members of the TYO UK raise awareness at the 2012 Come Together Rally, in celebration of London's ethnic diversity. Photographs TYO UK

Pungudutivu's Got Talent 2011

Jan 27, 2012

Katka Kasadara 2012 begins

Jan 27, 2012

 

Photographs TYO UK

Sun shines on London Tamil youth's Pongal celebrations

Jan 14, 2012

Photographs TYOUK

‘Uchithanai Muharnthal’ moves Tamil cinema audiences in UK

Jan 12, 2012
Based on the true story of a 13 year old Tamil girl, Punithavathy, who was brutally gang raped by Sri Lankan army officers in her home town of Batticaloa, the film 'Uchithanai Muharnthal', has moved audiences in London, with its portrayal of the persecution of the Eelam Tamil nation through the horrors face by one girl. Photograph uchithanaimuharnthaal.com

Tamil-Canadian student makes headlines over climate change speech

Jan 8, 2012
At last month’s International Climate Change Talks in South Africa, Tamil-Canadian student Anjali Appadurai made headlines when she delivered a powerful speech urging world leaders to take action over climate change.

Her speech which has clocked up tens of thousands of views on YouTube, has won the praise of Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, and award winning author Naomi Klein who tweeted;

Tanglish' Gaana song goes viral

Jan 1, 2012

‘Why this kolaveri di?’, a song sung almost exclusively in 'Tanglish' (a mix of Tamil and English) to a Gaana backdrop, has become a worldwide viral sensation.

Canadian Tamil students celebrate Multicultural Week at York University
Katka Kasadara's young finalists showcase their talent
Murugathasan remembered three years on
London's Tamil youth celebrate city's multi-ethnic community
Pungudutivu's Got Talent 2011
Katka Kasadara 2012 begins
Sun shines on London Tamil youth's Pongal celebrations
‘Uchithanai Muharnthal’ moves Tamil cinema audiences in UK
Tamil-Canadian student makes headlines over climate change speech
Tanglish' Gaana song goes viral
Canadian Tamil students celebrate Multicultural Week at York University
Katka Kasadara's young finalists showcase their talent
Murugathasan remembered three years on
London's Tamil youth celebrate city's multi-ethnic community
Pungudutivu's Got Talent 2011
Katka Kasadara 2012 begins
Sun shines on London Tamil youth's Pongal celebrations
‘Uchithanai Muharnthal’ moves Tamil cinema audiences in UK
Tamil-Canadian student makes headlines over climate change speech
Tanglish' Gaana song goes viral