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Pongal Festival 2025
January 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Join Dorset Tamil Sangam Community in celebrating Pongal Festival with traditional dances, festive sweets and delicious food.
Enjoy cultural performances from Parai, Folk Dance, Bharatanatyam, and more!
Whet your appetite with delicious dishes and festive sweets!
Explore and shop from small businesses showcasing jewellery, home decor, crafts, cake baking, and more!WHAT IS THE PONGAL FESTIVAL?
Pongal is a festival of joy, peace, and prosperity. Also known as the farmers’ festival, it is celebrated in mid-January every year.
It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest.