International Movement For Tamil Culture -Africa

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The IMTC Africa wish to Congratulate our President Dr.M.Chetty for being elected as President of the South African Tamil Federation .
We wish you well in this portfolio and the continued propagation of our Language and Culture.

The IMTC assisted the SATF in the National Children Tamil Eisteddfod and it is praise worthy to say that it was a successful event, where our children, Tamil teachers, parents and our community played a magnificent role in the promotion of our culture. The SATF also presented a special posthumus citation award to Mrs. Krishnaveni Pillay, siblings and families in memory of the late Mr. Candasami Kuppusami who was an inspector of schools and an author of note, this was presented by the trustees of the SATF where Dr. Chetty and Mr. Saths Chettiar did the presentation. The IMTC recognized Ms. Nikita Hermani Govender who is only 8 years and blind and participated in the Eisteddfod and taking honors, the IMTC agreed to sponsor her schooling for this year and 2018. We congratulate the SATF on this beautiful event.

The IMTC has always supported the initiatives of our people in South Africa and has requested the Chairperson of the organizing committee Mr. P Muthukumaraswamy of the Second world Tamil Writers Conference which is taking place in Chennai India over the 9th - 11th June to allow the launch of Ms Mala Lutchmanan book on Nelson Mandela which was granted and this will take place on the 11/06. Mala is famously known for being a presenter on Lotus FM and our other delegate present in India Ayya Thiru Kisten Chinappan a Tamil scholar of note! We are proud that we were able to assist in this process and we thank the organizing committee and a special thanks to Naa. Aandeappan - Chairman of the Association of Singapore Tamil Writers.

A South African delegation of the IMTC under the leadership of Dr. Chetty attended the IMTC meeting in Klang Malaysia between the 3rd and 5th of June, they also attended a cultural event hosted by the Malaysian branch.Several meetings were held with delegates of the Quest International University, The Sri Lanka Human Rights Foundation and The Center For Peace And Social Development who's head office is based in the UK, they also had an opportunity to meet with the Minister in the Prime Ministers Office - Dato Sri SK Devamany, the delegation also visited Batu Caves. We would like to thank the President Mr. Shunmugan and the Malaysian branch for their hospitality.

Dr. Chetty of the IMTC attended the official launch and opening of the 1860 Heritage Center Derby Street Durban KZN, He was part of the working committee some 9 years ago, this was a proud moment for all involved. The official opening was conducted by the Hon. Mec Arts Culture Sports and Recreation Mrs. B.N Sithole- Moloi from KZN. This was also attended by the consul general of India Dr Shashank Vikram.-KZN

IMTC officials attended Africa day celebrations at Kara Heritage Village - Pretoria. Highlights of the celebrations was African solidarity, unity in diversity, creativity, challenges and successes, and the cultural potential of our continent. This was a wonderful and successful event to be a part of

IMTC officials attended the Tamil Federation of Gauteng children's Eisteddfod

IMTC delegation attended and supports the struggle in Palestine