Posts Categorized: Arts & Culture

Sangam’s Nov 6 Annual General Meeting Program

sangam.org/articles/view2/630.html The Sangam’s AGM is coming up in one week, on Saturday, November 6 in Edison, New Jersey.  There will be interesting programs, lots of socializing with old and new friends, dinner, a business meeting, dancing and more! All are welcome. There will be an all-day and evening program, with a separate youth event in… Read more »

Sangam’s Nov 6 Annual General Meeting Program

sangam.org/articles/view2/620.html The Sangam’s AGM is coming up in one week, on Saturday, November 6 in Edison, New Jersey.  There will be interesting programs, lots of socializing with old and new friends, dinner, a business meeting, dancing and more! All are welcome. There will be an all-day and evening program, with a separate youth event in… Read more »

An Appreciation of ‘Unsculptured Thought’

An Appreciation of ‘ciRpi cetukkAta cintany’ – Unsculptured Thought by Poet Dr. T Koventhan, October 12, 2004 sangam.org/articles/view2/602.html A new book by ‘jAzhan’ Shanmugalingam ‘peRRa tAjum piRanta ponnAdum NaRRava vAninum Nani ciRaNtanavE’- (Bharathy) ‘jAzhan’s’ interpretation: Biological mother and the golden birth place Excel in stature over the multi-blessed sky. Here, mother plays a dual role. … Read more »

US Youths Reflect on Pongu Tamil

by various, October 11, 2004 sangam.org/articles/view2/593.html Our land!” “TAMIL EELAM!” Surrounded by the hopeful and enthusiastic cheers of the crowd stirred up a wave of emotions in me at Pongu Tamil.  The value of the Tamil movement was a notion that I had never fully been able to comprehend until before this powerful event.  With… Read more »

Tamil Eelam Women’s Day October 10

In celebration of Woman’s Day, please visit the following website. http://www.media-icon.com/women/ sangam.org/articles/view2/592.html Foreword – Commemorating Women of TamileelamTamileelam Women’s Day is an occasion marked by Tamils around the globe to commemorate the contributions of Tamil women towards the struggle for political and social equality in the Tamil homeland. Tamileelam Women’s Day falls on October 10th,… Read more »

Song: Nampungal Tamil Eelam Nallai Pirakum

sangam.org/articles/view2/589.html Believe in the Birth of Tamil Eelam Chorus: Nampungal Tamil Eelam Nallai Pirakum Naatin Adimai Vilanku Therrikum Believe, Tamil Eelam is to be born tomorrow Shattering the shackles of our nation’s servitude. 1. Paaril Tamilmann veeram pirakum Pahaivan oodum sethi kitaikum Tamil soil will emerge gallantly among the nations News of our fleeing enemies… Read more »

TRO’s Annual Event in NJ Oct. 23

TRO’s Fifth Annual Event on Saturday Oct 23, 2004, New Jersey sangam.org/articles/view2/588.html Dear Friends, Tamils Rehabilitation Organization (TRO) invites you for the fifth fund raising dinner and fine Tamil music concert.  The cease-fire in our homeland has brought an end to the senseless killing.  But the suffering of our people who have endured years of… Read more »

by a former child soldier – a Poem

by Peter P. sangam.org/articles/view2/583.html We are the people We are the leaders And they They say it’s their rights We say it’s their rights They say release We say releasing them They say don’t recruit We say stop recruiting them They say protect We say protecting them They say education We see ruined schools They… Read more »

Do Not Cry – a Poem

by Prem J., October 6, 2004 https://www.sangam.org/articles/view2/582.html This is quite a tough and controversial poem, so if you are squeamish, please move on to the next item. — Editor From the author — Here is a song I wrote to people who ignorantly stand for non-violence. In no way does this support the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Yes,… Read more »

Elagupillai’s Pongu Tamil Speech

Full Script of Speech By Prof. Elagu . V. Elagupillai at Pongu Thamil in Queen’s Park, Toronto, September 25, 2004 sangam.org/articles/view2/566.html Members of the Tamil Students Association, Vicar General Fr. Emmanuel, Special Guests, Federal Provincial and Local Government authorities, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am honoured to be with you this evening at this historic Pongu… Read more »

Jaffna Cookery

sangam.org/articles/view2/560.html Those who are interested in Jaffna cooking may find the following two books useful.  If anyone knows of any other books on this essential subject, please inform us.  The second book, although it has the title ‘Jaffna Cookery,’ purports to have recipes from the East.  If anyone knows a cookbook of eastern recipes, please… Read more »

Reel Peace: Six Short Films from Sri Lanka

During the many years of hostilities in Sri Lanka there was a lot of misrepresentation of the conflict and the impact that this was having on the lives of ordinary civilians on both sides. REEL PEACE aims to produce honest and representative stories that can contribute to a wider understanding of the need for social… Read more »

NY Music Concert Photos

  Susheela and Aingaran Anita Krishnan and Aingaran Ram making announcements Originally published May 15, 2004

FeTNA Convention July 2-5 in Baltimore

Anpudaiyeer, VaNakkam. Thank you for your continued support to FeTNA. Hope you are the lucky one to get your choice Hotel reservation and Flight reservation for the “FeTNA 2004 THAMIZHAR VIZHAA” on July 2,3,4 and 5 -2004. The rooms are getting filled up fast. To get your choice accommodations, please call the hotels today. So… Read more »

Tamil to be Taught at Yale

by India Abroad News Service, New York, April 28, 2004 Tamil to be taught at Yale University WASHINGTON: Tamil language and culture will soon be taught at the prestigious Yale University, one of the Ivy League institutions in the US. This was announced at a reception by economics professor T.N. Srinivasan, chair of the South… Read more »

Music Concert in NY May 8

  “Uthayam 2004“A Concert to Benefit Refugees Featuring Susheela, Aingaran and Anita Krishnan!! Saturday, May 8, 2004 6:30 PM Staten Island, NY For more information call 718-344-4793, 718-739-7738 or 609-799-7746 Originally published May 3, 2004

FeTNA Convention in Baltimore July 2-5

The 17th Annual National Convention of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America will take place in Baltimore, MD on July 2, 3, 4 & 5. Registration for accomodation, etc. is now going on. Hold your place NOW because the good rooms sell out fast!! More details at http://www.fetna.org/Conf2004/English/Conf2004Frame.html. Maestro Illayaraaja FeTNA 2004 venue Originally… Read more »

FeTNA July 4 ,2004 in Baltimore

“FeTNA 2004 THAMIZHAR VIZHAA” Hope you had a chance to see the updated http://www.fetna.org If not, please spend a little time to go through the web and start your “Airlines reservations, Car Rentals and your Hotel Booking and the Conference Registration” We are here to make sure you enjoy and take back a nice goody… Read more »