The Tamil Community Centre is a celebration of community, culture and care inspired by our rich traditions and history, drawing from the past and striving for the future – the new logo aims to capture this
Akaram
It is the first letter of our alphabet and phonetically the first sound of our language. The swirl is the first shape we learn to draw as we learn to write Tamil, a shape that begins almost every vowel letter. The swirl is the first element of our logo
Community
We draw our meaning and our energy from our connection to our community. It is also about our diaspora in the diverse tapestry that is Canada. Our logo is inspired by a circle of hands, denoting strength in unity
Kolam
This is a geometric design traditionally drawn with rice powder, meant to feed ants and small birds to signify living in harmony with nature. It is also meant to welcome people and prosperity into a dwelling. The logo symbolizes a kolam welcoming our own community and all Canadians to the centre
Sun
In Tamil tradition, the sun symbolizes an enduring legacy and embodies the cultural vitality of the community. The position of the sun determines the date of the Tamil New Year and the festival of Thai Pongal is dedicated to the sun. Our logo is a radiating circle, like the sun
Five
The number five has recurring significance in Tamil culture referring to the five elements (Boothangal), the five landscapes (Tinaikal), and the five great works of Tamil literature (Kaappiyangal). The five swirls of the logo remind us of these cultural treasures.
To learn more about the
logo check out our video here
If you are interested in being
a Committee Volunteer
Please fill out the application below by Feb 23, 2024. If you know someone who would be a great Committee Member, send us their names and contact information to the email by Feb 23, 2024.
