Tamil Thai Pongal Festival 2027 — Pakenham
Free Thai Pongal harvest festival for Tamil Heritage Month at Pakenham Hall, with community pongal cooking and cultural performances
Saturday 23 January 2027
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pakenham Hall
6E Henry Street, Pakenham VIC 3810
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Australian Tamil Sangam Inc, supported by Cardinia Shire Council and the Victorian Government, hosts a free Tamil Thai Pongal celebration for Tamil Heritage Month at Pakenham Hall on Saturday 23 January 2027, from 8am to 2pm.
Pongal is the Tamil harvest festival of thanks to the Sun, nature and the farm animals that make a good harvest possible, and it opens the auspicious Tamil month of Thai. The day begins at 8am with sweet pongal rice cooked outdoors, followed by cultural programs including Bharatanatyam dance, traditional drumming and drama, plus service and grocery stalls.
Entry is free and open to everyone; registration is through Humanitix. Enquiries: 0452 405 544 or 0452 405 566.
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