World Mother Language Day
உலகத் தாய்மொழி நாள்
A celebration of Tamil as a mother tongue, run jointly with the MNTS Tamil School — and one of our longest-running programs, reaching its fourteenth year in 2026.
This year
Dates for the next World Mother Language Day are being finalized — watch the events calendar and the newsletter for the announcement.
What happens
- A children's speech contest in Tamil.
- A Tamil project showcase by Tamil School students.
- Adult essay and poetry competitions, judged by distinguished guests.
Current year edition
2026
Previous editions
Current year gallery
2026
Previous year galleries
FAQ
- Who can take part?
- Both children and adults. Children compete in the speech contest and project showcase; adults compete in the essay and poetry competitions.
- Who judges the competitions?
- Distinguished judges are invited each year to assess the adult essay and poetry entries.
- Is this run with the Tamil School?
- Yes — World Mother Language Day is a joint program of MNTS and the MNTS Tamil School.