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Regina's Tamil community aims to educate next generation on culture and traditions
Youth took part in an event to learn about the history of Sri Lanka and the Tamil culture in Regina on Monday. (Sierra D'Souza Butts / CTV News)
Regina's Tamil community is aiming to educate the next generation on its culture and traditions through outdoor activities at Candy Cane Park.
'All students, all of our children should know the value of what we are coming from. It's their identity We are trying to bring that impact to our younger generation,' said Shanuka Yogendranathan of Arivakam Tamil Cultural Academy.
Youth were outside on Monday, learning about the Tamil language, along with the history of Sri Lanka.
Yogendranathan said sharing the traditions to families in the community through fun and engaging activities helps youth connect to their cultural roots.
'We are making sure that they learn their culture, history, and language,' she explained.
Tamil event
Youth took part in an event to learn about the history of Sri Lanka and the Tamil culture in Regina on Monday. (Sierra D'Souza Butts / CTV News)
'…We also have various spelling competitions, speech competitions, and art competitions. We have examinations that they can participate throughout the whole year as well. We're bringing all those important factors into our children so they can like proudly represent themselves as Tamil.'
Close to 100 people attended the event, participating in singing and dancing performances.
Organizers said they plan to host the event annually, creating a new tradition for the Tamil community in the city and area.
