Tamil Heritage Month 2026

Tamil Heritage Month is a month-long celebration dedicated to honouring the vibrant culture, history, and contributions of Tamil communities worldwide. It highlights the traditions, language, and achievements of the Tamil Community, celebrated across January each year.

 

In Sutton, we are celebrating the borough’s Tamil Heritage in the following ways:

 

Events
 

Tamil Heritage Month Community Event

 

This January, we are delighted to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month with a special community event taking place in Sutton Central Library on Saturday 31st January, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Tamil Heritage Month is a time to recognise and honour the rich history, language, culture, and contributions of Tamil communities around the world. It is also an opportunity to come together, share stories, and celebrate the traditions that continue to shape our collective identity.

The event will be a welcoming and inclusive afternoon designed for people of all ages and backgrounds. Attendees can look forward to an engaging programme that highlights Tamil culture, heritage, and creativity, while creating space for learning, conversation, and community connection.

Whether you are part of the Tamil community or simply interested in learning more, this event offers a meaningful way to engage with Tamil heritage during this special month.

We warmly invite local residents, families, and community members to join us on 31st January and be part of this celebration. Together, we can honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations.

 

Book here

 

Bollywood Dance Workshop:

 

Come and join us at Sutton Central Library for a Bollywood dance fitness session, where high energy Bhangra meets the graceful elegance of Indian classics, and other traditional dance styles across different regions of the country. A fun workshop designed to bring energetic choreography to banging Bollywood beats.

These sessions are suitable for adults and children aged 10+. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

 

• Saturday 24 January 2026 at 2:00PM
• Saturday 28 February 2026 at 2:00PM
• Saturday 21 March 2026 at 2:00PM

 

Book here.

 

Online resources

 

📖 Bilingual Stories with LOTE4Kids

 

Celebrate Tamil Heritage Month with LOTI4Kids! Discover captivating stories in Tamil that bring culture, language, and imagination to life. You can immerse yourself in stories with or without English translations, enjoy interactive games, and much more! Free with Sutton Library membership!

 

🌏 Learn to speak Tamil

 

Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practise their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device to access.

Using Transparent Language Online, English, Turkish and Latin American Speakers can learn Tamil in a fun and easy way. 

 

📰 Online newspapers and magazines

 

With Pressreader, you can access newspapers and magazines from around the globe, including publications in Tamil.

You can access PressReader for free with your library card. If you need assistance with installing and using the app, check out our convenient "How To" guide.