TAMIL HERITAGE MONTH
TAMIL HERITAGE MONTH 2024’S OFFICIAL THEME
TAMIL HERITAGE MONTH 2024’S OFFICIAL THEME
TAMILICIOUS
Tamils and Food: Past, Present, and Future
This January, during the 15th Annual Tamil Heritage Month celebrations, we will be exploring the history of food and the Tamil community starting from production to trade and distribution. The theme will focus on different elements of Tamil Cuisine such as food preparation, presentation, and the hospitality industry. Throughout our 15th annual Tamil Heritage Month, we will be paying tribute to all workers and entrepreneurs engaged in all food related professions and industries.
The official poster for the Tamil Heritage Month 2024 to be released in December 2023!
Throughout the month of January we will be having various workshops, celebratory events, educational development projects, and more. All focusing on the different ways Tamils have made a difference in the world’s hospitality industry and how Tamil cuisine has influenced health and the culinary arts..
LIST OF PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
OUR SPONSORS
Events
Tamil Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Date and Time: Saturday, January 6th, 2024 from 11am-2pm
Location: Queens Palace Banquet Hall (1173 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON)
Description: An An afternoon launch event to celebrate the start of Tamil Heritage Month Tamil Heritage Month aims to celebrate the history of Canada’s Tamil community and its contribution to the social, cultural, political and economic strength of Canada through the coordination of multiple community events and social initiatives. While recognizing our accomplishments and tracing our roots, the Tamil Heritage Month Council will provide opportunities to celebrate Tamils’ history in Canada. Refreshments will be provided, along with the great opportunity to learn and network with fellow leaders and organizations within the Tamil Community in the GTA.
Poster Contest
The deadline is December 8th, 2023
Description: A contest that is open to Canadian artists and designers from ages 6-17, with various prizes available. The poster should depict any aspect of the past, present, and future of Tamils and Food. The poster should show the history of food and the Tamil community starting from production to trade and distribution. The theme will focus on different elements of Tamil Cuisine such as food preparation, presentation, and the hospitality industry. Posters must be submitted to tamilheritage@tamilcivicaction.com as a pdf or png.
30 Under 30
Description: 30 Under 30 is an annual recognition that focuses on acknowledging and promoting young talents and leaders within our Tamil community. 30 community leaders under the age of 30 are selected to be spotlighted for their contributions and hard work throughout a vast array of fields. This year we will be focusing on spotlighting 30 leaders in various industries within our community such as food & hospitality, arts & sports, business & entrepreneurship, trade & commerce, public sector & government services, and more! We are currently inviting people to self-nominate or recommend anyone they think is the perfect recipient for this recognition.
Deadline to nominate is November 10th, 2023!
Tamil in Food & Hospitality 101: Youth Leadership Series with OurTYM
Virtual youth sessions will happen every Tuesday in January from 6-7pm
Email tamilheritage@tamilcivicaction.com to register
LET’S COOK: Intergenerational Dialogue with Food and Cooking with OurTYM
Description: Part of the youth leadership series, Let’s Cook will be two in-person live cooking sessions where the youth will explore the culinary arts and Tamil food history from community leaders in the fields.
Email tamilheritage@tamilcivicaction.com to register
Seniors Got Talent
Tamil Vizha
Location: Thamil Isai Kalaamanram
Description: An evening of performances, tributes, and celebrations of Tamil history and present growth. This event will be a form of entertainment and education in hopes to bring the community together. .
Tamilicious 101
An educational social media campaign that is dedicated to sharing various foods, nutritional tips, historical moments, influencers in the Tamil Food & Hospitality industry.