Posts Tagged ‘Tamil Culture’
CUTSA’s Kalai Vizha ’12By Editor - April 3rd, 2012 |
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On March 31st, 2012, the Carleton University Tamil Student Association (CUTSA) successfully held their 24th annual cultural show “CUTSA’s Kalai Vizha ’12” at Kalish Mital Theater, Ottawa. |
“Thirumanam”By Editor - January 22nd, 2012 |
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Written By: Renishaki Kamalanathan Time is ordered. |
பொங்கல் மற்றும் புதுவருட நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்! Happy Tamil New Year!By Editor - January 14th, 2012 |
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The etymology of Thai Pongal can be traced to the meaning of its root words “pong” and “thai,” which mean “to boil” and “January” in Thamil. Thai Pongal marks the first day of a new year, and a new month of the Thamil calendar. On this day, farmers will thank nature, especially the Sun and the farm cattle for their allowing them to reap a bountiful harvest, and will harvest new crops including rice, cereals, sugar cane, and turmeric for the next season. |
Remembering Our LiteratureBy Editor - January 14th, 2012 |
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Written by: Keerthana Raveendran Indeed, Tamil literature has a rich history that dates back to the fifth century, when the five great epics of Tamil literature started to emerge. Silappadikaram Manimegalai, Civaka Cinamani, Valayapathi, and Kundalakesi, are famous stories our parents may have read growing up, stories that are fundamental to our culture in the way they’re still being printed and translated to this day. |
The Word “Tamil”By Editor - January 12th, 2012 |
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The meaning of the word Tamil is sweet, beauty and naturalness. This word occurs in the Tholkappiyam, the earliest text written work available in Tamil. |
Photography Contest: Tamil Festivities !By Editor - January 11th, 2012 |
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The Arts and Culture Council of CTYA is holding a photography contest as part of the many activities being held throughout January for Tamil Heritage Month. The Arts and Culture Council is now accepting photographs that capture and reveal Tamil cultural events and/or festivities. Through this contest, the Council encourages youth to take pride in their roots and share their rich heritage with the members of the Canadian community. |
Press Release – Tamil Heritage MonthBy Editor - January 9th, 2012 |
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The heritage of an ethnic group encompasses both tangible and intangible aspects of their culture, values, language, literature and history. It is unique to an ethnic group and is what identifies and unifies the members of that ethnicity. |
The song of Kaniyan PunkunranBy Editor - January 7th, 2012 |
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The song of Kaniyan Punkunran is a famous and widely known Tamil poem, it’s first lines, “Yaavum Oore Yavarum Kelir” is one widely recognized by Tamils. This poem originates from the ‘Pura naanooru’, a classical work of Tamil literature that speaks of life outside the home, particularly with Kingship, War, Ethics and Statenesmanship. It has been translated in English, and now appears in many poetry anthologies, and can resonate with a variety of people. |
