Stories from the Tamil Diaspora with Praveen Vijayakumar

Stories from the Tamil Diaspora with Praveen Vijayakumar

Tuesday, October 22
12:00pm-1:00pm
FREE
Presented by The Penn Museum

Registration required to be sent the link to view/join the presentation online at Noon.

(10 participants Max) may register to watch at the Center as well.

What does it look like when worlds collide and create new communities? “Stories from the Tamil Diaspora” traces a Singaporean Tamil family’s history back to Tamil Nadu, India, in the early 20th century. The presenter shares experiences of British colonialism, Tamil performing arts practices, and Singapore’s transition from colony to an independent, multicultural, and global nation. Participants will gain intimate insight into Singaporean culture, much of which is reflected in its cuisines. Through storytelling, participants are invited to personally engage with global cultures, re-imagine past histories, and discuss positive futures.

Contact Mariangela at 215-247-4654 or by email at msaavedra@chestnuthillpres.org to register!