“Pongu Thamil” Event 3pm to 7pm on 12 July 2008 (Saturday) 

Venue: Richardson Evans Playing fields, Roehampton Vale, SW15 3PQ

 

British Tamils Forum has joined hands with many of other cultural and community organisations in the United Kingdom for ‘Pongu Thamil’ – a celebration of Tamil culture and arts. The focus of this year’s event is to show solidarity and support to the political aspirations of their compatriots back home and around the world. An estimated 25,000 British Tamils are expected to gather for this important annual gathering.

 

As you are probably aware, this year the ‘Pongu Thamil’ – “The Tamil Uprising or Surging” has been celebrated around the world in Europe (France, Germany, Norway, Switzerland and Netherlands etc.), South Africa, Canada (over 75,000 Tamils gathered), Australia and various other countries.

 

In the UK it is expected some distinguished speakers from the community, British Parliamentarians and Councillors (from all main political parties) and dignitaries from overseas will take to the stage in support of the Tamil Cause. Cultural events will include songs, dances and musicals which will all from part of the event.

 

As media plays a key role, we will be delighted to have you there and for you to see for yourself the strength of the British Tamils, their resolve and determination in supporting the political aspirations of their brethren back in Sri Lanka.

 

Please let me know whether my organisation and/or my self can be of any assistance for you to participate in the event and report for your wider readers/viewers/listeners. Please contact me at any time on my mobile +44 (0) 7958 590 196 and/or by email.

 

We appreciate your continuous support.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Suren Surendiran

Media Spokesperson

British Tamils Forum

 

Ps. Map of the location is printed below (On M25 - Exit at Junction 10 and follow the A3 towards Putney Vale or Wimbledon, the event location will be sign posted)