January is Tamil Heritage Month, providing a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and share Tamil heritage with the wider communities in Lewisham.
With many in the Tamil community choosing to make Lewisham their home, Tamil is the fourth most widely spoken language in the borough. This celebration acknowledges the contributions of the Tamil community to Lewisham and British culture. Learn more about the national Tamil Heritage Month campaign
Thai Pongal, also celebrated in January, is a multi-day harvest festival observed by the Tamil community honouring the sun, nature and farm animals for their contributions to a bountiful harvest.
The Tamil Heritage Month celebrations will showcase the rich heritage, language, arts, and traditions of British Tamils. These events honour the creativity and contributions of the Tamil community, sharing culture with the wider Lewisham borough.
