Category Posts: Culture
German Tamil nominated for prestigious German Language & Literature Award
The young German Tamil from Berlin, Senthuran Varatharajah has been nominated for the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize, the highest award presented at the Festival of German-Language Literature.
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Jallikattu – Tamil Nadu’s bull taming tradition banned in India
Should we mourn the ban of this centuries old Tamil Nadu rural tradition, or be proud to see the end of what many call a barbaric sport, practiced in modern day South India?
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Tropical Amsterdam – The Dutch Burghers of Sri Lanka
The Dutch Burgher community occupy a unique place in modern Sri Lanka. Once a privileged class, their exalted status vanished on independence. Despite this, a small group stayed. Their story is a fascinating insight into the wicked and glamorous world of colonialism and its legacy.
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South Indian martial arts meets American hip hop – Higher
South India is home to some of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world. A new short film featuring Jay Z showcases the little known arts from the region.
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Having lived through war and displacement Keeping tradition alive
A story about Sri Lanka\’s Tamil drummers by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
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