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Have you seen the photos from the Pongal Celebration. Go to the TAWA Facebook to see more.
The event was a very successful one. Thank you to all who helped organise this event. And a special thank you to all of you who attended and participated in all the competitions. The response for the Pongal making, fancy dress and Kabadi competitons was overwhelming. There were only 2 contestants who participated in the Kolam making competition. But on the whole it was a very enjoyable day for everyone, young and old.
The next social function the Tamil New Year Celebration. This has been scheduled for Saturday 14 April 2012. Subscribe to TAWA news (located on the right of our home page below the FaceBook fan page) and like us on facebook if you want to get more information on this event.
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The Tamil Association of Western Australia is proud to present our first event for 2012! – Pongal
Saturday, 14th January 2012
Mandala Hall Bill Ellson Reserve, Bateman WA 6150
10am – 3pm
Pongal is a harvest festival, a traditional Hindu occasion for giving thanks to nature and for celebrating the life cycles that give us grain. Pongal is believed to bring good luck and therefore, the festival is celebrated grandly with family, friends and the wider community.
Come celebrate Pongal with the TAWA family in 2012! – Celebrations start at 10am and we promise a fun filled day! This is a FREE event, so bring your family and enjoy the festivities!
Get involved! We are currently seeking participants for the following competitions! Register your interest early to secure your spots!
Kolam Competition
The Kolam is much more than just an aesthetic art. It symbolizes happiness and prosperity. Have you been praised on your intricate and unique kolam designs? Then you should participate in this very creative competition!
Up to 3 people in a team
Entry fee : $15 per team
Competitors are free to bring in materials of their choice to draw their kolams – Rice powder, rice paste, marble powder, coloured powders, leaves and flowers and anything else! There are no restrictions! The winning team will have to exhibit the most creative kolam!
Size specifications will be sent in the next email. Meanwhile, send in your registrations to editor@tawa.org.au! Payment will be accepted on the day as well!
Pongal Cooking Competition
If you are an amazing cook, come participate in this is delicious competition!
Up to 2 people in a team
Entry fee : $10 per team
TAWA will provide competitors with a stove, pot, rice and sugar. Competitors are free to bring in extra ingredients (dhal, peppercorn, turmeric and anything else!) to make their pongal extra special! The winning team will be judged on how tasty and creative their pongal is!
Send in your registrations to editor@tawa.org.au! Payment will be accepted on the day as well!
On Sunday the 7th November, a seasoned Perth tradition was brought back to light. The forum of South Indian Associations were pleased to present The Deepavali Festival of lights 2011, a cultural tradition enjoyed by an estimated crowd of between 3 to 4 thousand patrons celebrating India’ s most joyous and colourful festival. After 5 years in the dark, The Forum of South Indian Association presented a fair that is familiar to many, but exceptionally better. Though the weather forecasted was dull, the entertainment and stall holders showed no signs of dampened spirits as the Perth community filtered through the colourfully alive Bush Court at Murdoch University. The fair boasted South Indian delights, from fields of Dance, music and of course the fantastic food. The stallholders were honoured to bring the Perth community a little taste of home and it definitely didn’t disappoint. As the aromas trickled through the Court, and traditional music filled everyone’s ears, there wasn’t a frown in sight.
Attended and commended by honourable guests, the fair this year was deemed an first rate success by John Hyde MLA and the word soon spread to Channel 9 news via twitter who joined in to experience the celebration first hand.
Charity’s supported with profits for this event included The Red Cross and the Australian Scholarship
Thanks must be applauded to the TAWA Youth Community and South Tamil School for wonderful performances that entertained the crowd. Ravi Ravindran & Rasa Subramaniam for hours of assistance and guidance, and of course the support of the Perth community that came to join in the celebration make the Deepavali Festival of Lights 2011 as radiant as it proved to be. The Indian Community of Perth, guided by the Forum of South Indian Associations devotedly presented India’s most beloved celebration of love and most importantly light in exceptional fashion this year.
Thank you Participants
- Gayathri Isaac, from Kalaivani Scool of Classical Indian Dance
- The South Tamil School under 12 classes led by Sindhu Nadesan
- TAWA Youth dancers, Jeny Kulotugan, Aruna Ramanathan, Pravina Nair & Karmini Eswaran
- Masti Bollywood Dancers led by David Mohan. Dancers, Shara Liyanage, Dishari Sarkar and Shanti Stephen
For more pictures CLICK HERE. Photos provided courtesy of the Telugu Association of Western Australia
We wish all our Indian friends a very Happy and Prosperous Deepavali
City of Melville and Department of Multicultural Affairs sponsored event Deepavali – Festival of Lights celebrations are just 2 weeks away.
This multicultural event is organised by Forum of South Indian Associations
Malayalam (MAWA), Kannada (WAKS), Telugu (WATA), Tamil (TAWA)
Major Banks, Builders, Curtin University, Real Estate Agents and many Small Businesses are supporting this Mega Event
Entrée is free and this is an alcohol free event
Where: 90 South St, Bush Court, Murdoch University
When: November 6th Sunday, 2011
Timing: 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
This is going to be one of the biggest Multicultural events continuing the spirit of CHOGM.
Multicultural dances and events focussing Indian Culture are running right through the event. Preparations are in full swing by our budding talent with the support of expert chorographer.
Food stalls from all parts of India, with specific focus on South Indian food and soft drinks including lassi is available at very reasonable cost. Mums and Dads food stalls are also available to relish home made food and delicious sweets.
Non food and grocery stalls selling exotic items are also available for sale.
Non commercial stalls like Red Cross, St Johns Ambulance, Australian Scholarship Group are available supporting community.
To keep kids excited Kids rides, face panting is available. Plenty of parking and seating is available.
Arrangements are made for surprise gifts in some of the stalls.
Be ready for excitement filled Deepavali Event and we hope to see you all and your friends on November 6th Sunday
CLICK HERE to view Flyer
Photos of another fun filled quiz night
TAWA Quiz Night 2011
The popular TAWA Quiz night is here again. Keen tension among the teams, always broken by some wise cracker. As usual the our popular quiz master, Vijeyan, is busy preparing the questions. So get your tables early.
We have only 10 tables available for this event so please contact a Committee Member reply to this email to reserve your place as soon as possible. Reservations must be made by 18 July.
$50 per table of 8 to 10
Venue: Mandala Hall
Date: Saturday 23 July at 7pm
Snacks such as Nasi Lemak, curry puffs and vadai will be on sale. Or if you prefer you can bring your own snacks. Free Coffee and tea. BYO Alcohol. Drink safe
Note that this is the one TAWA event that is conducted 100% in English.
TAWA Fellowship 2011
TAWA is organising the first fellowship event for the year. There are lots of games, music and entertainment for all, with delicious South Indian and Malaysian food. Bring your family for a fun filled afternoon.
மேற்கு ஆஸ்திரேலியா தமிழ்ச்சங்க நிர்வாக குழுவினர்,
நடப்பு மற்றும் புதிய உறுப்பினர்களுக்காக நடத்தும்
“இனிய பொன் மாலை நேர விழா”
நிகழ்ச்சியை சிறப்பிக்க தவறாமல் தங்கள் குடும்பத்துடன்
பங்கேற்குமாரு தங்களை அன்புடன் அழைக்கின்றோம்.
Venue: Mandala Hall, Mandala Crescent, Bateman, WA 6150. Date: 22 May 2011. Time: 2pm to 5pm
மேற்கு ஆஸ்திரேலியா தமிழ்ச்சங்க நிர்வாக குழுவினர்,
நடப்பு மற்றும் புதிய உறுப்பினர்களுக்காக நடத்தும்
“இனிய பொன் மாலை நேர விழா”
நிகழ்ச்சியைசிறப்பிக்கதவறாமல் தங்கள் குடும்பத்துடன்
பங்கேற்குமாருதங்களைஅன்புடன்அழைக்கின்றோம்.
இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
The TAWA committee would like wish all Tamils a very Happy New Year. From this Puthandu let us go forward with great hope that all things will be possible.
Reminder to all members
Guru Sri Chandramohan will also be performing that the Bala Murugan Temple at 12 Mandogalup Road Mandogalup, WA during the Tamil New Year Celebrations after 7pm today (14 April 2011)
Guru Sri Chandramohan, an accomplished artist from Malaysia will be conducting a workshop on the deeper spiritual aspects of the ancient classical dance forms, Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi. The workshop will be held at the Mandala Hall in Bateman on Saturday 16 April 2011 from 3pm to 5pm.
Guru Sri Chandramohan will also be performing that the Bala Murugan Temple at 12 Mandogalup Road Mandogalup, WA during the Tamil New Year Celebrations after 7pm on Thursday 14 April 2011.
For more details about Guru Sri Chandramohan please go to http://www.srinandhigeswarar.com. Entry is free.
As you may have already seen on our website and newsletter, the Annual TAWA Deepavalli Ball is on again, and the event details are noted below and in the attached Ball poster. This year TAWA has also included a number of sponsorship packages (as attached). You can make your booking by:
2. Email: tickets@tawa.org.au
3. Contact one of our committee members in our Latest Newsletter.
Details of the event below:
Date: 13th November 2010, Saturday
Venue: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000
Time: 7.00pm to 7.30pm Pre-dinner Drinks, 7.30pm till midnight
Dress Code: Formal or Traditional
Cost: $ 95.00 per person
Band: Oceanites
CASH BAR AVAILABLE