It shifted to Louis Pasteur Street, where the Tamil League Scout Troop was formed under the leadership of Mr Kistapen Descann with the assistance of Mr Edward de Burg.

1960



1961  


1963  

“Sacrifice” staged once more ( with collaboration of the Amateur Dramatic Club ) in connection with the Tagore Centenary Celebrations.

The League won the 2^nd Best Play Award at the Youth Drama Festival for the play “Boy”.

A  week in November was reserved for the celebration of its Club Week.

“The Wall” won the “ Best Producer” and “ Most Promising Young Actor” Awards.

• On 3^rd December, the foundation stone of the new building in Reduit, which coincided with the “ Seventh International Conference on Tamil Studies”, was laid by H.E.Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo, Governor General, in presence of Hon Armoogum Parsuraman, Minister of Education, Arts and Culture.

• On 10^th December, in the context of abovementioned conference, the Tamil League organised the finals of the “ Song and Folk Dance Competition” at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka. Hon A.Parsooraman graced the function by his presence.

1992

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• On 8^th February, the Tamil League received the visit of Thiru Alagappa Rammohun (USA), Director of the International Tamil Language Foundation, who was on a global tour in service of Tamil.
  
  
• On 22^nd February, the Managing Committee of the League hosted a reception in honour of the five new Tamil Members of the National Assembly, who had been elected at the General Elections held on 20^th December, 1995.
  
  
• On 25^th February, a Health Day was organised by the League to mark its 59^th Annniversary. Free medical consultations were given by a pool of Tamil doctors to the members of the League.
  
  
• On 13^th April, the Tamil New Year 5098 was duly celebrated with a musical performance followed by a traditional vegetarian and arusuvai dinner complete with payasam, appalam and vada.
  
  
• On 14^th April, the National Organising Committee hosted a reception at the League to mark the celebrations of the Tamil New Year ( Dhaathu 5098 ).  
  
  
• On 11^th May, the Tamil League organised its Annual Dinner in the new building for the first time.

  • On 1^st June, the ladies’ Section celebrated the “ Mothers Day” at the League.
    A reception was also given in honour of Mrs Kistnamah C.Tirvengadum who had been awarded the President’s Meritorious Service Medal on her retirement from the service as Principal Supervisor in the Ministry of Health.
    
    

• On 18^th August, a Treasure Hunt was organised for the first time. It became an annual event.
  
  

• On 23^rd August, the Ladies’ Section organised a special “ Lutchmee Pusai” with the assistance of the Tamil Ladies from Malaysia who had come to Mauritius in connection with the GOPIO Conference.
  
  

• On 24^th August, the Tamil League hosted a buffet dinner in honour of the Tamil delegates attending the 4^th International Convention of the Global Organisation of the People of Indian Origin ( GOPIO).
  
  

• On 20^th October, “ Saraspadee Pusai” which was organised for the first time at the League had such a tremendous success that it became an annual event ever since.
  
  

• On 1^st November, the League commemorated the 10^th Anniversary of the sad and premature demise of Harrykrishna Saminaden in presence of Lady Sarojini Jugnauth, an old friend of the Saminaden family and his elder brother Jugdish.

• On that occasion the play “ Why did you attend the forum, my son ?” written by Harry Saminaden and produced by Vel Veeramootoo was staged at the League.

• On the same occasion, Harry’s sister who sponsored the ceremony presented an imposing bookcase to the League.
  

• On 16^th November, Tibavali was celebrated at the League.
  

• From 21^st November to 3^rd December, in the context of the Foster Family Cultural Project ( Malaysia – Mauritius – Durban ) placed under the distinguished patronage of Dato Samy Velu, Minister of Works of Malaysia, a group of 32 Malaysian Agricultural University students visited Mauritius.
  

  Each student was entrusted to a foster family for 4 days, mostly members of the League, in presence of Mrs Zorah Uteem, spouse of the President of the Republic.

• On 30^th November, the Malaysian Delegation hosted a Malaysian Cultural and Food Festival at the League.

• On 13^th December, the Tamil League hosted a dinner in honour of the delegates to the 3^rd International Tamil Teachers’ Conference.
  

• On 21^st December, a Family Party was held at the League.
  

• On 28^th December, a Children’s Party was organised at the League when Father Christmas, attired in his traditional costume, distributed toys to children. On the same day, and End-of-Year Party was held.
  

• On 17^th January, the League attended the Ubayam in connection with the Cavadee Festival.
  
  
• On 22^nd February, a special General Assembly approved a  New Constitution in keeping with the new age.
  
  
• 27^th of February is a memorable day in the history of the Tamil League because on that very day the League became a “ sexagenarian”, respectful and respected. The “ sexagenarian”, unlike its peers, could not afford to enjoy the luxury of a peaceful retirement. In its wisdom and with renewed vigour, it is poised to face the challenges of the next century boldly.

A religious ceremony was performed at the Kaylasson Kovil, Port-Louis. In the context of its “ Diamond Jubilee Celebrations”, the League organised a series of cultural and social activities in line with its objectives, as follows:-

• 8^th March – (a) Twinning ceremony with:

1.  Silambam Association of Malaysia, and

2.  Tamij Sangam of Reunion Island.

(b) Launching of a Souvenir Magazine.

(c) Launching of Scholarship Schemes:

An academic scholarship to secondary student ( a boy and a girl ) to pursue their education for a minimum period of 7 years as well as a vocational training programme to develop the entrepreneurial acumen of the youngsters were established. The scholarship and the training program were meant exclusively for young boys and girls of Tamil origin.

To implement the schemes, a Special Scholarship Fund was created as follows:-

(1)  The League would devote 10% of its annual income, and

(2)  Donations from members, friends and sympathisers.

• 9^th March – Sports Fun Day.  
  
  
• 15^th March – Exhibition on “ Tamil Presence in Mauritius “ was opened by H.E. The President of the Republic.
  
  
• 20^th March – Gala show of “ The Anklet”, based on the two millennia old Silappadi – Karam epic was staged at the Plaza Theatre under the Patronage of his Worship the Mayor of Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill Municipality, Mr Deven Nagalingum.
  
  
• 22^nd March – Community Service: Visit to orphanages.
  
  
• 23^rd March – Open Air Concert : Modern Tamil Songs ( Mellisai ) and Folk Dances.
  
  
• 29^th March – A Banquet Dinner was organised.
  
  
• 10^th April – A cultural show by the Malaysian Artist was performed.
  
  
• 6^th May – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ( Enlightened Spiritual Master ) spoke on how his breathing technique was helping people overcome their health problems.
  
  
• 18^th July – A “ Recital de Danse Barata Natyam et Danse Folklorique “ par L’Association Lumiere de Paris dirige par S.Deven Rengasamy et Rajen Moonoosamy was performed at the League.
  
  
• 13^th September – A Memorial Meeting to commemorate the 10^th Anniversary of the death of Thiru Rajarethinum Sungeelee, eminent Tamil Poet, educationist, social worker, writer, reformer and champion of Tamil Language and culture in Mauritius was organised.
  
  
• 7^th December, The Tamil Sangam, under the auspices of and collaboration with the Tamil League, held a free medical check-up for members of the League, their relatives and friends, and other people in the vicinity of Reduit.

• 29^th September – Saraspadee Pusai was celebrated.
  
  
• 22^nd October – The Tamil League hosted the Aaradhana Troup from the South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu led by Smt Ambika Buch, dance teacher and choreographer. The Gala Show was staged at the Plaza Theatre.
  

• 30^th October – The Tamil League in collaboration with the Rasika Academy of Performing Arts ( Mauritius ) has hosted a spectacle entitled Prakuti Varnan which described the Force of Nature in the form of a Dance Drama ( the South Indian Bharatha Natyam classical dance coupled with the North Indian Classical Music.( picture on the right )
  
  
• From 9^th to 22^nd December – Foster Family and Cultural Exchange Programme ( Malaysia – Mauritius – Durban ) was organised by Rover’s Group G, Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia and Malaysia Mauritius Friendship Association.
  The Tamil League participated by sending a delegation of 9 persons to Malaysia.

• From 31^st March to 1^st April – In the context of its 64^th Anniversary and the celebration of the Tamizh Puttandu, the League welcomed the Veeramani Brothers from Chennai, artists of international repute, led by the famous duo-the singing brothers Raju and Kannan with the assistance of the Indian Academy of South Africa. The group was accompanied by Mrs Vasantha Naidoo, Deputy Director of the Academy. Two shows were staged, one at Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Phoenix and the other at the Municipal Theatre, Port-Louis.
  
  

• 8^th December – Nightshade Cadenza

The Tamil League ventured to organise a grandiose Nightshade Cadenza under a fantastically decorated “ Marquise” in its yard, The programme which included an interesting “ Expo-vente” started with a delicious Thai dinner followed by a fascinating fashion show that was coupled with a spell-bound spectacle. The whole event ended in an unprecedented success.

22^nd January – During the week preceding the Thaipoosum Cavadee in January, the Tamil League programmed the stay of the internationally renowned Tamil singer hailed from Chennai, Kannan Veeramani , who visited more than a dozen Kovils and enraptured the devotees of Muruga with his melodious voice.