We the Tamil language speaking people living in Papua New Guinea stand united in one aim and goal forming this PAPUA NEW TAMIL SANGAM which will have perpetual succession in the years to come.

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Tamil language is well recognized and accepted as one of the oldest known languages in the history of human civilization, very rich in its cultural moorings, with a rich tradition, beautifully captured in innumerable prose, poetry and various other descriptions.

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​In today’s world, Tamil culture is well spread across the world and generally well known for their ability to integrate, co-exist with other world cultures.

The following are main goals to forming the Papua New Guinea Tamil Sangam is to provide an appropriate forum to:

1. Generally promote Tamil language and culture, especially amongst Tamils living in Papua New Guinea and to serve the general interest and welfare of the members.

2. Provide systematic opportunity for future generation of Tamils living in Papua New Guinea to reconnect with their linguistic and cultural roots, participate, learn and grow in the rich heritage of the Tamil language and culture.

3. Provide a systematic opportunity to teach Tamil language, including its unique script, grammar, read, share and translate (into Pidgin) its well acclaimed prose and poetry to the future generation of Tamils

4. Organize cultural events showcasing Tamil cooking, art, games, dance, drama and music

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​Provide an opportunity for Tamil speaking families to connect with each other sharing similar culture and values.

Share with Papua New Guinea people, where practicable and feasible, the greatness, glory, harmony, friendship, respects culture and people of PNG and shall not be into conflict with the Laws of the country.

Where required, undertake / coordinate relief activities towards suffering humanity due to natural calamities etc. as deemed fit by the Executive Committee.

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OUR VALUES

​The Papua New Guinea Tamil Sangam values the integrity of its members and recognizes their commitment to the Mission, Objectives and

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​MISSION STATEMENTS

​The Mission of the Papua New Guinea Tamil Sangam is to cultivate, promote and foster the exchange of ideas and understanding between Tamil language speaking people and other cultures. It seeks excellence in its endeavors for the advancement of knowledge in Tamil language, literature and the arts through its programs. It strives to promote fellowship and to provide, organize and participate in cultural and social functions. The Papua New Guinea Tamil Sangam has a clear mandate to be a non-profit, non-partisan, cultural, service e-based and secular organization.

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​OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

​The objectives and the purposes of the PNG Tamil Sangam shall be:​

a) Make all efforts to promote innovative scholarship and excellence in the teaching of the arts and language.

b) Assemble the best of the folk artistry of Tamil origin, allowing enthusiastic professional as well as amateur folk art performers to train in and perform a variety of art genres that will not only showcase their talents but also keep alive traditional art forms.

c) Actively engage in working to foster arts, language, service, and charitable programs that would provide genuine opportunities for PNG Tamil Sangam to make connections with other local, national and international communities to share knowledge and resources.

d) Promote a sense of active engagement in community affairs without endorsing any specific political group.

e) The PNG Tamil Sangam shall promote and participate in the exchange of cultural activities with other ethno-cultural groups and organizations in the area, and to be an official liaison body between such groups, organizations, and government departments.

f) The PNG Tamil Sangam shall promote activities for the advancement in Tamil Language, Literature, and Arts – especially by forming a Tamil Library, teaching Tamil Language, promoting Tamil literary discussions and Tamil music, dance and drama.