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SUMMARY:Thendral FM's பூப்பந்து Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Thendral FM Badminton Tournament – Season 2 is here! \nAfter the fantastic community response to our first tournament\, we’re back for 2026 — same venue\, same doubles format\, bigger energy! \nJoin Thendral FM\, in collaboration with the Canberra Tamil Association\, for a fun-filled day of badminton\, friendly rivalry and community spirit. \n📅 Sunday\, 11 October 2026\n📍 Lancaster Hall\, Wesley Music Centre\, 20-22 National Circuit\, Entrance via Fitzroy St\, Forrest ACT 2603 \n🏆 Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles\n🔥 Plus a SPECIAL CATEGORY to be revealed soon! \nWhether you’re chasing the trophy or simply coming for the rallies\, laughs and friendships — get your partner ready and block your calendar. \nSeason 2 is about to get smashing!
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/thendral-fms-%e0%ae%aa%e0%af%82%e0%ae%aa%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%aa%e0%ae%a8%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%a4%e0%af%81-tournament/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Canberra Tamil Association":MAILTO:cta1983@hotmail.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260926T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260731T112518Z
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SUMMARY:Kaanikkai
DESCRIPTION:Abinaya Dance Academy\nPresents\nKAANIKKAI\n\nDate: Saturday\, 26 September 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM\nVenue: Mary McKillop College\, MacKinnon Street\, Wanniassa ACT\n\nContact: Abiramy 0413 926 360
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/kaanikkai/
LOCATION:Mary McKillop College\, MacKinnon Street\, Wanniassa\, ACT\, 2903\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260912T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260722T074201Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T074201Z
UID:2537-1789225200-1789246800@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:Kalaicharal '26
DESCRIPTION:Kalaicharl 2026 \nWhen: 12 September 2026 from 3:00 PM Onwards \nWhere: Melrose High School Hall
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/kalaicharal-26/
LOCATION:Melrose High School\, Marr Street\, Pearce\, ACT\, 2607\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Tamil Cultural Society":MAILTO:atcs.act@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260829T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260805T224957Z
CREATED:20260805T224957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T224957Z
UID:2561-1788026400-1788040800@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:Canberra Tamil Association AGM
DESCRIPTION:Venue and time to be confirmed.
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/canberra-tamil-association-agm/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260731T113952Z
CREATED:20260731T113952Z
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SUMMARY:The Jungle & the Sea - காடும் கடலும்
DESCRIPTION:“The Jungle and the Sea” (காடும் கடலும்) is a critically acclaimed Australian theatre production that serves as a powerful tribute to the resilience of the Tamil community during the final phase of the Sri Lankan civil war.\n\nKey Elements\n\nCreators: Written and directed by S. Shakthidharan and Eamon Flack.\nThe Story: It follows a Tamil mother and her daughters as they struggle to survive\, endure loss\, and find each other across continents after being separated by war.\nThemes: It explores deep trauma\, cultural identity\, survival\, and the bond of family.\nPerspective: Inspired by true stories\, it is not anti-Tamil; instead\, it honors the enduring strength of the Tamil people and highlights the horrific cost of war\n\n\n“காடும் கடலும்” (The Jungle and the Sea) என்பது இலங்கை உள்நாட்டுப் போரின் இறுதிச் சடங்குகளில் தமிழ் சமூகம் எதிர்கொண்ட துயரங்களையும்\, அவர்களின் மீண்டெழும் வலிமையையும் போற்றும் வகையில் உருவாக்கப்பட்ட ஒரு புகழ்பெற்ற ஆஸ்திரேலிய நாடகப் படைப்பாகும்.\n\nமுக்கிய அம்சங்கள்\n\nபடைப்பாளர்கள்: எஸ். சக்திதரன் மற்றும் ஈமன் ஃபிளாக் ஆகியோரால் எழுதப்பட்டு இயக்கப்பட்டது.\nகதைக்களம்: போரினால் பிரிந்துபோகும் ஒரு தமிழ்த் தாயும் அவரது மகள்களும்\, உயிர்வாழப் போராடி\, இழப்புகளைத் தாங்கி\, கண்டங்களைக் கடந்து மீண்டும் ஒருவரையொருவர் எப்படிக் கண்டுபிடிக்கிறார்கள் என்பதை இக்கதை விவரிக்கிறது.\nகருப்பொருள்கள்: ஆழமான மன வடுக்கள்\, கலாச்சார அடையாளம்\, பிழைப்பு மற்றும் குடும்ப உறவுகளின் பிணைப்பு ஆகியவற்றை இது ஆராய்கிறது.\nபார்வை: உண்மைச் சம்பவங்களை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்ட இந்நாடகம்\, தமிழர்களுக்கு எதிரானது அல்ல; மாறாக\, தமிழ் மக்களின் மன உறுதியைக் கௌரவிப்பதுடன் போரின் கொடூரமான விளைவுகளையும் உலகிற்கு உணர்த்துகிறது.
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/the-jungle-the-sea-%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%9f%e0%af%81%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%9f%e0%ae%b2%e0%af%81%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%8d/
LOCATION:Canberra Theatre Centre\, Civic Square\, London Cct\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T124433Z
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SUMMARY:Mervyn Rozz - Tamil StandUp Comedy Live @ Canberra
DESCRIPTION:Mervyn Rozz \nis coming to Canberra \nBring your friend\, family and the next door auntie too!! \nAge 6+ \nOpening act featuring Avinaash Thanabalan. \n📍Belconnen Community Theatre \nBelconnen\, ACT \nDoors Open 5:30PM\, Show Starts 6:00PM \nSaturday\, 19 July 2026
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/mervyn-rozz-tamil-standup-comedy-live-canberra/
LOCATION:Belconnen Community Theatre\, 23 Swanson Court\, Belconnen\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2617\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260331T084414Z
CREATED:20260331T084414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T084414Z
UID:2195-1784455200-1784480400@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:CTA Sausage Sizzle
DESCRIPTION:Detail – TBA
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/cta-sausage-sizzle/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T123345Z
CREATED:20260526T123345Z
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UID:2461-1782054000-1782070200@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:ATCS Family Kondattam 2026
DESCRIPTION:An evening packed with fun\, food & family vibes awaits! 💃✨\n📍 Melrose High School\n📅 21 June\n⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM \n✨ What’s waiting for you?\n🍽️ Delicious 3-course grand feast\n🎯 Fun Kollywood games & challenges\n💑 Couple games\n👧 Activities for kids\n💃 Dance floor & good vibes\n🧘 Special Yoga Day wellness session \nBring your family\,laugh out loud\,dance a little and make beautiful memories together
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/atcs-family-kondattam-2026/
LOCATION:Melrose High School\, Marr Street\, Pearce\, ACT\, 2607\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T124038Z
CREATED:20260610T123617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T124038Z
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SUMMARY:Clothing & Essentials Collection Drive
DESCRIPTION:Canberra Tamil Association (CTA) is organising a community clothing collection drive to support families in need and vulnerable individuals.\n\n\nDrop-off Details\nDate: 13 June 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM\nVenue: Tamil Senior Citizens Association Hall\, 11 Bromby Street ISSACS\n\n\nCTA kindly asks for your support by donating the following items\n\nClothing in good condition ONLY (summer\, winter and cultural wear)\nShoes for both kids and adults\nChildren’s story books (for ages under 15)\n\nTo help with sorting and distribution\, please\n\nEnsure all cloths are clean and in usable condition and respectfully presented\nPack summer\, winter and cultural clothing separately\nClothing must be dropped off strictly by 2 PM on the day\n\n\nTransport Contribution $$\nCTA kindly requests everyone (if possible) donating clothes to also contribute towards transport costs\, which will directly support this charitable effort. As a community organisation\, CTA relies on your generosity to ensure the collected items safely reach those in need.\n\n\nVolunteers Needed\nCTA is looking for volunteers to assist with receiving and sorting donations on the day. If you’re available to help\, please get in touch with CTA.\n\nThank you for your generosity and support.
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/clothing-essentials-collection-drive/
LOCATION:Tamil Senior Citizens Association Hall\, 11 Bromby Street\, Issacs\, ACT\, 2607\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canberra Tamil Association":MAILTO:cta1983@hotmail.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T123714Z
CREATED:20260331T084233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T123714Z
UID:2193-1779129000-1779141600@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Remembrance for Tamil Genocide Victims \nMay 18 holds deep meaning for the Tamil community.  A day that carries the collective grief of our people. Together\, we pause to remember the thousands of innocent Tamils who perished in Mullivaikkal\, and to pass down this vital history to those who will come after us. \nTo honour the memory of those we have lost and to keep the pursuit of justice alive\, the Canberra Tamil Association welcomes you and your loved ones to the Tamil Genocide Memorial Event.
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/tamil-genocide-remembrance-day/
LOCATION:Belconnen Community Theatre\, 23 Swanson Court\, Belconnen\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2617\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Canberra Tamil Association":MAILTO:cta1983@hotmail.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260505T110426Z
CREATED:20260505T014314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T110426Z
UID:2298-1778889600-1778975999@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:Thedral FM - RJ Workshop (TBC)
DESCRIPTION:(Date and Venue to be confirmed). As part of the onboarding process\, we are working on arranging a 2-day hands-on workshop/training session on how to become an effective and engaging RJ.  This session will be led by Mr Abarna Suthan\, an experienced radio broadcaster and media professional with over two decades in the industry.
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/thedral-fm-as-a-radio-jockey/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Canberra Tamil Association":MAILTO:cta1983@hotmail.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T093433Z
CREATED:20260415T093433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T093433Z
UID:2287-1777053600-1777060800@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:Manoj Prabakar in Canberra
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/manoj-prabakar-in-canberra/
LOCATION:Belconnen Community Theatre\, 23 Swanson Court\, Belconnen\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2617\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260331T083126Z
CREATED:20260330T055835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T083126Z
UID:2191-1776510000-1776524400@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:Chithirai Santhippu
DESCRIPTION:Canberra Tamil Association warmly invites you to celebrate Tamil New Year with us at our community event \n“சித்திரை சந்திப்பு”. \nEvent details are as follows:\nDate: Saturday\, 18 April\nTime: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM\nVenue: Canberra Seniors Centre 10 Watson Street\, Turner ACT 2612 \nSpecial activity for children \nWe would love to see our children take part in a fun and cultural activity: \n\nChildren are encouraged to dress up as a character of their choice. (cultural and traditional characters are especially encouraged)\nEach child can give a short speech introducing their character\nThe best dressed child will receive a small gift as appreciation\n\nCTA will be providing lunch for everyone. We kindly ask each family to bring snack or sweet of your choice to share with fellow members\, so we can enjoy a lovely variety together. \nREGISTER HERE For Chithirai Santhippu \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for our children to express creativity and learn about culture in a fun way. \nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family to celebrate Tamil New Year together as a community. \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact the CTA committee. \nWith warm regards\,\nCanberra Tamil Association
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/chithirai-santhippu/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260315T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260313T024323Z
CREATED:20260313T024323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T024323Z
UID:1984-1773565200-1773572400@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:Chithambara Maths Competition
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/chithambara-maths-competition/
LOCATION:Harrison Public School\, 20 Wimmera Street\, Harrison\, ACT\, 2914\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260313T023351Z
CREATED:20260313T022510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T023351Z
UID:1975-1773511200-1773525600@canberratamilschool.org.au
SUMMARY:PAALAM Charity Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://canberratamilschool.org.au/event/paalam-charity-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Hawker College
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="PAALAM %E2%80%93 The Bridge to Humanity":MAILTO:paalam2humanity@gmail.com
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