Tamil Arts and Culture Association Inc (TACA, Sydney)

02/11/2026

TACA at the Prospect Multicultural Advisory Council (PMAC)

Representatives of the Tamil Arts and Culture Association Inc. (TACA) participated in the Prospect Multicultural Advisory Council meeting initiated by Kalvin Biag, joining fellow multicultural community leaders and organisations to discuss collaboration, community engagement and social cohesion across Western Sydney.

We welcome initiatives that provide opportunities for genuine community representation, mutual understanding and meaningful engagement with political representatives.

TACA remains committed to strengthening multicultural harmony, promoting Tamil heritage and contributing positively to Australia's diverse and inclusive society.

Together, let us build a stronger, more connected multicultural Australia! 🇦🇺🤝

01/11/2026

TACA CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY!

Tamil Arts and Culture Association Inc. (TACA) was delighted to participate in the Cumberland City Council community event on 31 October and 1 November with our dedicated community stall.

It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase TACA's activities, cultural programmes, community initiatives and upcoming events while engaging with thousands of visitors and connecting with people from diverse communities.

As part of our community engagement, we were also pleased to provide a platform for Healthy Living Toongabbie to promote its Diabetes Awareness Campaign, highlighting the importance of health awareness and community wellbeing.

We also took the opportunity to share information about our upcoming Tamil Literary Meet on 29 November 2026, inviting the wider community to be part of this important celebration of Tamil language, literature and culture.

Thank you to Cumberland City Council for providing this wonderful platform, to Healthy Living Toongabbie for their valuable contribution, and to everyone who visited our stall and showed their interest and support.

Together, we celebrate culture, promote community wellbeing and build stronger connections!

A few glimpses from the two wonderful days!

29/10/2026

Come and talk with us @ Cumberland City Council Diwali.....

29/10/2026

28/10/2026

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24/10/2026

🎉 TACA STEPS INTO ITS 16TH YEAR! 🎉

🌿 A Journey of Culture, Community & Commitment 🌿

Today marks a proud and memorable milestone as the Tamil Arts and Culture Association Inc. (TACA) steps into its 16th year of service to the community! 🇦🇺❤️🇮🇳

What began as a vision to unite our community, preserve our rich Tamil language, arts and culture, and pass our heritage on to future generations has grown into a meaningful journey of cultural celebrations, community service and lasting connections.

🙏 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR ENTIRE TACA FAMILY!

This milestone would not have been possible without the invaluable support of:

❤️ Our TACA Members — the backbone of our association, whose trust, commitment, participation and encouragement have strengthened us throughout this journey.

🤝 Our valued sponsors, donors and well-wishers.

🏛️ Federal, State and Local Government representatives.

🌟 Community leaders and partner organisations.

🎭 Artists, performers and volunteers who bring our events to life.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tamil families and the wider community who continue to stand with us.

📰 Media partners and everyone who has contributed to our success.

Every contribution, every helping hand, every word of encouragement and every moment volunteered has helped TACA grow stronger. Our members are our strength, our stakeholders are our partners, and our community is our inspiration.

From celebrating Pongal at NSW Parliament and Federal Parliament to the Sydney Chithirai Festival, Tamil Literary Meet, community gatherings and humanitarian initiatives, our journey has always been driven by one shared purpose — to bring people together, preserve our heritage and build a stronger, more connected community.

🌱 As we step into our 16th year, we renew our commitment to serving the community with integrity, inclusiveness and dedication, while embracing new opportunities and working towards our vision for a stronger future.

✨ 15 YEARS OF MEMORIES. COUNTLESS CONTRIBUTIONS. ONE UNITED COMMUNITY. AN EVEN GREATER JOURNEY AHEAD!

To every TACA member, supporter, sponsor, volunteer and stakeholder who has believed in us and walked alongside us — THANK YOU for being an integral part of our journey.

Together, let us make the next chapter even more meaningful and impactful!

With gratitude and warm regards,
Tamil Arts and Culture Association Inc. (TACA)

19/10/2026

TACA STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE ATTACK ON HELEN HAINES MP

The Tamil Arts and Culture Association Inc. (TACA) strongly condemns the shocking attack on Dr Helen Haines MP, Member for Indi, and expresses its deep concern over reports that she is in a critical condition.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr Helen Haines, her family, loved ones, and the entire Indi community during this deeply distressing time. We wish her strength and hope for her recovery.

Violence against elected representatives is an attack on democracy itself. No one should face threats or violence for serving the community, representing constituents, or fulfilling their democratic responsibilities.

TACA stands firmly against all forms of political violence, intimidation, and aggression. Differences of opinion must always be addressed through peaceful, respectful, and democratic means.

We call for the incident to be thoroughly investigated and for those responsible to be held accountable under the law.

Democracy must be upheld through dialogue, respect, and humanity — never through violence.

17/10/2026

இசையமைப்பாளர் தேவா அவர்களின் மறைவுக்கு தமிழ்க் கலை மற்றும் பண்பாட்டுக் கழகம் – சிட்னி ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்

தமிழ்த் திரையிசை உலகில் தனக்கென ஓர் தனி முத்திரையைப் பதித்து, எண்ணற்ற இனிய பாடல்களின் மூலம் மக்களின் இதயங்களில் நீங்கா இடம்பிடித்த இசையமைப்பாளர் தேவா அவர்களின் மறைவுச் செய்தி மிகுந்த துயரத்தை அளிக்கிறது.

தமிழ்த் திரையிசைக்கும், நாட்டுப்புற இசைக்கும் அவர் ஆற்றிய பங்களிப்பு என்றும் நினைவுகூரப்படும்.

தமிழ்க் கலை மற்றும் பண்பாட்டுக் கழகம் – சிட்னி (TACA) நடத்திய 2015ஆம் ஆண்டு சிட்னியில் சித்திரைத் திருவிழாவில், அன்றைய இயல் இசை நாடக மன்றத்தின் தலைவராக அவர் கலந்துகொண்டு, 21 நாட்டுப்புறக் கலைஞர்களுடன் ஆஸ்திரேலிய மண்ணில் தமிழர் பாரம்பரியக் கலைகளை அறிமுகப்படுத்திய நிகழ்வு எங்களது நினைவுகளில் என்றும் நிலைத்திருக்கும்.

அந்த நிகழ்வின்போது அவரிடம் வெளிப்பட்ட எளிமை, பணிவு, அன்பான அணுகுமுறை ஆகியவற்றை TACA என்றும் நன்றியுடன் நினைவுகூரும். புகழின் உச்சியில் இருந்தபோதும் அவர் காட்டிய மனிதநேயம் எங்கள் மனங்களில் நீங்காத இடத்தைப் பெற்றுள்ளது.

அவரது மறைவு தமிழ்த் திரையிசை உலகிற்கும், கலைத்துறைக்கும், தமிழ் மக்களுக்கும் ஈடுசெய்ய முடியாத இழப்பாகும்.

அன்னாரை இழந்து வாடும் குடும்பத்தினர், உறவினர்கள், நண்பர்கள் மற்றும் திரையிசை உலகினருக்கு தமிழ்க் கலை மற்றும் பண்பாட்டுக் கழகம் – சிட்னி தனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலைத் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறது.

இசையால் வாழ்ந்தவர்; இசையின் வழியே என்றும் வாழ்பவர்!

அன்னாரது ஆன்மா சாந்தியடைய இறைவனைப் பிரார்த்திக்கிறோம்.

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தமிழ்க் கலை மற்றும் பண்பாட்டுக் கழகம் – சிட்னி (TACA)