Thamizh Schools USA, is a registered 501 (3) non-profit organization accredited by the Illinois State Educational Board, has conducted its 10th annual day function at Hinsdale South High School, Darien, IL on May 13. This was a fully volunteer-driven event put together by the earnest efforts of the teachers and event coordinators. The annual day celebration has given an opportunity for all its students studying at different locations (Darien, Des Plaines, Gurnee, Milwaukee and Naperville) to come together and get to know each other and compete with each other.
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Students got a platform to showcase their mother tongue, Thamizh language skills while parents got a chance to enjoy their talents. The function was started with Thamizh Thai Vaazhthu (respecting mothers) by all the students. Several competitions, including Pazha Mozhi, sol aatchi (Great collection of words), ThirukkuRaL recital, sol (R) silampam (Chain of Thamizh words), Oru Sol-Pala Porul (One word, Many meanings) were organized, aiming at testing students’ on the various aspects of their strength in Thamizh.
The main highlight was ThirukkuRaL potti (competition) as ThirukkuRaL is an integral part of this school and it’s not only taught but also practiced. The kids were encouraged to recite as many kurals as possible and it needed hard work for kids, training from parents and encouragement from teachers.
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Skits (including those based on Silapadhigaaram and Avvaiyaar’s Athichoodi) and programs (including Kolattam and Farmers protection awareness) were organized to create an interest and enrich Thamizh language skills among the participants. Prof. Dr. Parveen Sultana’s short speech video on ‘Thai Thamizh’ played during the event inspired all.
By Premji
