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.

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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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Saturday, 14^th 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!

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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

1. Gayathri Isaac, from Kalaivani Scool of Classical Indian Dance
2. The South Tamil School under 12 classes led by Sindhu Nadesan
3. TAWA Youth dancers, Jeny Kulotugan, Aruna Ramanathan, Pravina Nair & Karmini Eswaran
4. 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

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 6^th 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 6^th Sunday

CLICK HERE to view Flyer

Invites your family and you to its Deepavali Get Together

Date: Saturday, 5 November 2011

Time: 6.00 PM

Venue: Kingfisher Community Centre

(Adjoining to the Ballajura Library)

Cost: Adults $30 and children above 6 years $10

Family $70 (2 adults + 2 children)

The evening’s program includes the following:

• Children’s performance
• Show of talents by local artists
• Activities for all including dancingBuffet dinner: Delicious Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food

Please confirm your participation with payments in advance for catering

purposes. Your contribution & support in any form or kind towards this event

will be much appreciated.

Kindly contact the following members for additional information.

Dr. M Selvarajah on selvamarimuthu@gmail.com

Mr N Asokan on asokan@iinet.net.au

May this auspicious occasion of Deepavali illuminate your life with radiance
of joy and cheers.