Tamil Events in the UK
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Shobana’s Trance – Dancing Drums | UK Tour 2016
India Now & Vedagram in association with RNCC (Ryan Ninan Children’s Charity) proudly present to you “Dancing with Drums- Trance” created and performed by Padmashri Shobana and her troupe. Shobana is an actress par excellence and an enchanting danseuse. She’s enraptured audiences on screen and on stage with her spectacular performances. Her sparkling eyes and […]
READ MORETheebaraj-Pavalan Memorial Tournament by LEBARA BTCL
Nathan Theebaraj & Pavalan Pathmanathan were ardent fans of cricket and supporters of the British Tamil Cricket League. They will always be remembered by many for their love of cricket. The memorial tournament is a fitting tribute to these young men. BTCL Cricketers’ day will be held on 18th September 2016 at Winchmore Hill Cricket […]
READ MOREAnanthalays presents Laya samarpanam (Vikku Vinayakram)
Anandalayas is proud to present Laya Samarpanam, by Grammy Award winner Vikku Vinayakram. Thetakudi Harihara Vinayakram, also known as Vikku Vinayakram, is a Grammy Award–winning Indian percussionist. He plays Carnatic music with the Ghatam, an earthen pot, and is credited with popularising the Ghatam. Vinayakram Sir has a number of titles and awards to his […]
READ MORENila by Selvamani Selvaraj | Raindance Film Festival 2016
The Raindance Film Festival is the largest and most important independent film festival in the UK. Now in its 24th year, it is based in the heart of London’s buzzing West End film district. This year the festival invites movie lovers to discover the Tamil independent film Nila. VUE Piccadilly Circus – Thursday 22nd Sep […]
READ MORETamil Association of Professionals Entrepreneurship Seminar 2016
TAP are hosting their third annual Entrepreneur Seminar; “How to Fund Your Business”. This event differs from other events they have run throughout the year in that the focus will be to educate the community on the basics of fund raising, and better understand what venture capitalists are looking for when considering to invest in business. […]
READ MOREConflict Café: Sri Lanka Pop-up
Conflict Café is back with its tenth country: Sri Lanka! Experience the delicious flavours of the region. As seen in the Guardian, Independent, and Evening Standard, Conflict Café is the pop-up restaurant that serves food from regions that have experienced conflict, and explores the power of food to bring people together and break down barriers. […]
READ MOREPersonal Statement Workshop 2016 – Tamil Students Initiative (TSI)
Are you applying to university this year? Need someone to read over your personal statement? Someone who has not only gone through the whole system, but is also doing the same course, at the university you want to apply to? Then this event is for you! Run by the Tamil Students Initiative (TSI), a collaboration […]
READ MORECarnatic & Hindustani Double Bill Concert at the Darbar Festival 2016
Pandits Rajan & Sajan Mishra, Aruna Sairam & Jayanthi Kumaresh Immerse yourself in a double bill of vocal-led Carnatic and Hindustani music. First Half – Carnatic Aruna Sairam returns after her sell-out concert at the 2009 Darbar festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her captivating and powerful voice alongside her first duet with Jayanthi […]
READ MOREIndian Women in Music (Carnatic & Hindustani)
Join an all-female panel comprising three of India’s finest classical musicians. Aruna Sairam, Jayanthi Kumaresh & Shubha Mudgal, discuss subjects ranging from the experience of courtesan artists to the challenges of succeeding as classical musicians in a male-dominated tradition. 1pm – 2.30pm (doors open 12.30pm) Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, South Bank […]
READ MOREThe Island Nation – 26 October to 19 November 2016
‘The world does not care. The world doesn’t even know. There are European tourists sipping cocktails right now on the beaches in the south, who have no idea what’s happening in the north.’ Sri Lanka, 2009. A 26-year civil war between the government and the Tamil Tigers is coming to an end. The United Nations, the […]
READ MORELadies Only Dinner & Dance – Theepavali 2016
A group of ladies from the Tamil community have come together to host a “ladies only night” providing a wonderful opportunity for women of all ages to network and enjoy a night of tantalising Sri Lankan cuisine, dance activities and music till 1am. Invite the ladies in family & friends network out for a memorable night at Crystals in […]
READ MOREOrhan – Puthuvalvu Poonga Cultural Evening 2016
ORHAN is a registered charity in Sri Lanka & the UK. Established on 27th January 1999 by disabled people from vavuniya District to foster the well being of people who have various forms of disabilities. They have undertaken various projects. One of their projects was a training centre for the children with learning difficulties under […]
READ MORESerendip Children’s Home – City Bridges Challenge 2016
The London based charity “Serendip Children’s Home” are hosting a wonderful event on Sunday 2nd August at 10:30am, to raise money for their projects in the north & east of Sri Lanka. Join Serendip on an exciting 3 or 6 mile guided walk across London’s bridges! Raising funds for Serendip Children’s Home; this is your […]
READ MORELondon Sivan Temple – Chariot festival (Ther)
The Annual London Sivan Temple Thiruvilzha festival will take place from Friday 26th August to Monday 12th September 2016. Please be informed that the Flag Hoisting Ceremony (Kodiertham) Festival will be held on Friday 26th August and the Chariot festival (Ther) will be held on Sunday 11th September 2016. The deities will be carried to […]
READ MORESurface and South India | 10th September to 29th October 2016
Jana Manuelpillai is the founder and managing director of the Noble Sage Art Collection in London which specialises in art from South India, Sri Lanka & Pakistan. His new exhibition, Surface and South India, opens in early September at the Gerald Moore Gallery in London, showcasing six artists from India’s Madras School. Gerald Moore Gallery […]
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