TACS

Annual Report 2025-2026

TAMILS ARTS AND CULTURE SOCIETY 

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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2025/2026 -v5

 

  1. Introduction: This Report sets out the updates of Tamils Arts and Culture Society (Singapore) from 02/06/2025 to 31/05/2026.

 

  1. Membership Details
  • Life Members: 42
  • Ordinary Members: 245
  • Senior Citizens -Associate Members: 26
  • Students -Associate Members: 160

Total: 473 (*266 – eligible to vote)

  1. Management Committee: The Members of the Management Committee during this period were:
    1. Dr M Govindaraju (MaGo) – President
    2. Mdm Vimal Priya – Vice-President
    3. Mr N Selvaraju – Hon Secretary
    4. Mr Maran – Asst Secretary
    5. Ms Wai Anandhi – Treasurer
    6. Mr Muhammed Ashik – Asst Treasurer
  • Members
    1. Mdm M.Vanitha
    2. Mohamed Ripdeen s/o Samsudeen (386G)
    3. Suppiah s/o Karuppiah (727I)
    4. Mr D Selvarajan (266D)
    5. Ms Jeyanthi
    6. Gowtham s/o Gopal (885F)
    7. Mrs Sachidanandham Ponni (155D)

Internal Auditor

  1. Manivannan
  2. The Management Committee held eleven monthly meetings via Zoom between

            06/07/2025 to 25/04/2026

  1. CHANGE OF SOCIETY NAME AND LOGO

5.1. Tamils Arts and Culture Society has been approved by ROS.

5.2.  The URL address is TACS.org.sg.

5.3. The New Logo as shown below:

 

  1. FINANCE MATTERS

INCOME & EXPENDITURE 1/4/2024 TO 31/3/2025

Balance as on 31.3.2025 was $ 5,967.16

 

         6.1   All expenses were approved by the Management Committee via

       whatsApp groups and online meetings. Once a payment has been

approved, it will be recorded at the next monthly MC meeting.

6.2 $130.00 was paid to ROS for Change of Constitution on 17.9.2025

6.3  $232.08 was paid for renewal of Zoom subscription on 08.10.2025

 

  1. Change of Name /Address/Management Committee/ Change of signatories for DBS Bank

7.1 The signatories are: –

  • The President, Dr M Govindaraju
  • The Treasurer, Miss Wai Anandhi
  • The Assistant Treasurer, Muhammed Ashik
  1. MAIN EVENTS:

    Sentosa Fun and Family Day: The family trip was successfully held on 20 August 2025 at Sentosa from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

  1. Name Card Distribution with New Logo

9.1 The society ID cards with photos were distributed to Exco members,  including Management Committee members.

  1. New Logo T-Shirt Distribution

10.1The T-shirts with designated names.

  • Black T-shirt – Exco Team (on 23 August 2025)

10.2 The Youth Group Leader wears Red/Orange T-shirts.

  1. Tamils Arts Festival 2025 in conjunction with National Day celebrations.

         11.1 The National Day gathering was successfully held on 13 September 2025 at PGP Hall, Sri Perumal Temple, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

        11.2 The programme featured a range of cultural and community-building  activities.

       11.3 Kids’ dance performance: Young children presented lively, well-coordinated routines that showcased their enthusiasm and talent. Their participation  brought joy to the audience and encouraged youth involvement in  events.

     11.4 Ladies’ Wing group dance: The Ladies’ Wing performed a traditional group dance that celebrated cultural heritage and teamwork. Their performance highlighted the spirit of unity and dedication within the community.

     11.5 Certificate presentation: Certificates were awarded to volunteers and contributors as tokens of appreciation for their valuable support. This recognition helped motivate continued involvement in future initiatives.

     11.6 Outcomes and benefits: The event fostered community spirit and cultural unity, encouraged intergenerational participation and engagement, strengthened volunteerism and teamwork across all age groups, and provided a platform for showcasing talents and cultural expressions.

 

  1.  5th Bowling Contest 2025

         12.1 A recreational bowling event was successfully organised on Sunday, 28 September 2025 at Yishun HomeTeam.

         12.2 The event aimed to promote an active lifestyle, strengthen the community bonds, and encourage friendly competition among members.

         12.3 Participants comprised men, women, youth, and senior members, reflecting diverse and inclusive participation across all age groups.

        12.4 Participants engaged in multiple rounds of bowling, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun and relaxed environment.

        12.5 The event concluded with a presentation of trophies to top performers, recognising their enthusiasm and involvement.

        12.6 The lucky draw added an element of excitement and further encouraged member participation.

       12.7 The top five high scorers were awarded trophies; winners were selected  from the best-performing players across the men’s, ladies’, and youth categories.

       12.8 Souvenir trophies were also presented to all players in recognition of their active involvement and sportsmanship.

 

  1. SAFEKEEPING

The following TACS properties are held in safekeeping by the Secretary (store with a life member) until 1 July 2026.

  • Portable PA system
  • Portable projector
  • Standee banners (quantity: 6)
  1. TRC AGM

             14.1. The TRC AGM was held at CSC, Tessensohn Road on 9 November 2025.

            14.2. The Secretary, Mr N. Selvaraju, the Vice‑President, Ms Priya, and the President, Dr M. Govindaraju, had attended for TRC AGM.

 

  1. DEEPAVALI CELEBRATIONS 2025

        15.1. The event was organised at Pasir Ris Barbecue on 22 November 2025.

       15.2. The President thanked Mrs Priya (Project Leader), Miss Anandhi and Miss Bhakthi for their valuable  assistance and support in making the event a success. The event witnessed the participation of approximately 15 members, including children.

      15.4. Engaging games were organised for all attendees.

      15.5. There were enthusiastic singing and dancing performances.

      15.6. A communal dining experience was enjoyed and described as a memorable and enjoyable moment for everyone present.

      15.7. The President presented each member with a memorable memento as a token of appreciation.

 

  1. The Tamils Thirunaal Festival 2026 (TTF2026): Aims to commemorate and celebrate Tamil heritage through a month-long programme from 15 January 2026 to 28 February 2026. The festival fosters unity within the Tamil community while promoting cultural understanding and harmony in Singapore’s multicultural society.

 

        16.1 Objectives:

  • Strengthen communal cohesion among Tamil individuals, organisations, and institutions.
  • Preserve and promote the richness of Tamil language, arts, sports, traditions, and values.
  • Encourage multicultural participation and mutual respect among all communities.
  • Recognise individuals and organisations that have contributed significantly to Tamil education, culture, and community development.
  • Empower youth through leadership and creative initiatives that deepen cultural appreciation and linguistic proficiency.
  • Enhance collaboration among Tamil and Indian associations, educational institutions, and community organisations to build lasting partnerships beyond the festival period.

 

      16.2  Background: The late Mr G. Sarangapany was a visionary leader who played a vital role in uniting the Tamil community during the 1950s. His efforts were instrumental in establishing Tamil as one of Singapore’s four official languages. He had initiated the festival in 1952. TACS lead a group of about six registered organisations for TTF2026. Around 30 global and local organisations were involved.

  • Overseas writers contributed from Switzerland, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.
  • Awards were presented to both junior and senior participants.
  • The Minister of State, Mr Dinesh, and MP Mr Razak were very impressed with the objectives and sent messages of support. The following temples supported the festival by displaying 11 banners:
  • Sri Layan Siti Vinayagar Temple
  • Sri Arulmigu Murugan Temple
  • Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple
  • Sri Siva Durga Temple
  • Sri Siva Krishnan Temple
  • Sri Ruthra Kaliamman Temple
  • Sri Muneeswaran Temple
  • Sri Arulmigu Velmurugan Gnanamuneeswarar Temple
  • Sri Murugan Hill Temple
  • Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple
  • Sri Holy Tree Bala Subramaniar Temple
  1. 18. 14.1.2026 – Family.Wellness.Pongal – 14 Hour Podcast with successfully completed. 17.1.2026 – Pongal & Thanksgiving Day was well celebrated at SINDA multipurpose hall.
  2. International Awards and Community Events –. February 17, 2026 – World Tamils Award Ceremony
  3. TRC APPRECIATION DINNER 2026
  • The TRC Appreciation Dinner 2026 was held at Flower Field Hall, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, on Saturday, 7 March 2025.
  • A total of 10 TACS members were invited to attend the TRC Appreciation Dinner 2026, by paying $100 each.
  • Several members were dissatisfied with the food and service. They  expressed concerns about how TACS’s name was mis spelled at the event.
  1. MCCY and Indian Heritage Centre (IHC)

        21.1 TACS members and the President, Dr M. Govindaraju, joined the focus group on arts, culture, and heritage in the Indian community. The session was chaired by the Minister of State for MCCY, Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash.

       21.2 The discussion focused on strategies to strengthen and uplift the Indian community in Singapore, with emphasis on cultural preservation, community engagement and promoting heritage initiatives.

 

  1. 70th Anniversary cum Mother’s Day

As part of the Ladies’ Wing monthly activities, TACS organised a Mother’s Day celebration to honour and appreciate the invaluable role of   mothers and other caregivers in the community. The celebration took place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at Bedok Community Centre, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The programme featured traditional games such as Phalanguli, food and TACS stalls, and performances by children and adults. A special highlight was a group dance involving all the ladies who attended,    led by Ms Bhakthi, Ms Jeyanthi, and Ms Kalyani.

Together they formed the number “70” on the platform to symbolise

the 70th anniversary, making the day joyful and memorable.

Purpose and benefits:

  1. Celebrated mothers in a warm, informal setting that fostered appreciation and community spirit.
  2. Encouraged active participation of the Ladies’ Wing in community-building events.
  3. Strengthened family involvement in society-led initiatives.
  5. PRESIDENT MEETING WITH TRC: The Chairman proposed a meeting with Mr Pandian, President of TRC, to emphasise the importance of addressing key concerns and to provide insights related to the Tamil community and the Tamil language. TRC, as the umbrella organisation, will be requested to organise an annual ministerial dialogue to address the declining Tamil population and to promote the use of Tamil by organisations such as People’s Association (PA), Narpani, and the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC). Notably, the proportion of Tamils among Indians declined from 65 % in 1990 to 54% in 2020. The President insisted that TRC, being directly responsible for issues related to the Tamil community and language, should take the lead in addressing these matters.
  1. CONCLUSION:

The Management Committee is deeply appreciative of the support given by members, donors, sponsors, and volunteers. The MC also thanks all those who contributed to the Society’s activities during the Management’s tenure.

 

_________________                ______________                               _____________

Dr. (Hon) M Govindaraju                      Mr. N. Selvaraju                                  Ms Wai Ananthi

President                                                en Secretary                                           Treasurer