The Queensland Tamil Mandram, in collaboration with Thaai Tamil School, has been celebrating the Pongal festival for the past 11 years. In 2026, we will mark the 13th consecutive year of this event. Our aim for the 2026 festival is to celebrate it as a multicultural event that promotes inclusivity and showcases the richness of South Indian culture to the broader community. We plan to incorporate the harvest festivals, farmers, and harvest traditions of other cultures into this Pongal Festival.
Thursday 15 January 2026 4:00 pm
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors—our First Nations peoples—give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland.
We will respect, protect and promote human rights within our decision-making and actions.
