Vaughan celebrates Tamil Heritage Month, Thai Pongal at city hall

Event celebrates culture of Vaughan's Tamil residents and showcase their art and heritage through traditional music and dance performances.

Yorkregion.com
Jan. 18, 2024
Simone Joseph

The City of Vaughan’s second annual Tamil Heritage Month and Thai Pongal celebration takes place Monday (Jan. 22) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall.

The evening will commemorate the culture of Vaughan’s Tamil residents and celebrate their art and heritage.

The event will include traditional music and dance performances, as well as greetings from Mayor Steven Del Duca and a candle-lighting ceremony.

Background:

Tamils around the world honour this time of joy with many traditions, such as visiting family; preparing Pongal, a rice dish closely associated with the holiday; disposing of old or unwanted items, which symbolizes the end of the old and the beginning of the new; and much more.

Vaughan has proclaimed January Tamil Heritage Month -- a time to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of Tamil communities across the country.

What:

The City of Vaughan’s Tamil Heritage Month and Thai Pongal celebration

When:

Monday, Jan. 22. from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where:

Vaughan City Hall - Atrium

2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan.

Speaker:

Mayor Steven Del Duca

Quick Facts:

Thai Pongal is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils that runs from Monday, Jan. 15 to Thursday, Jan. 18.

This is the city’s second annual Tamil Heritage Month and Thai Pongal celebration, following the inaugural event in early 2023.

Learn More:

vaughan.ca/events