Sangamam
சங்கமம்
Our flagship annual festival, celebrating Pongal, the Tamil New Year, and Tamil Heritage Month. What began as a single afternoon is now a full day of music, dance, and cultural programs — and it is free to MNTS members.
This year
Dates for the next Sangamam are being finalized — watch the events calendar and the newsletter for the announcement.
What happens
- A full day of music, dance, and cultural programs from the Minnesota Tamil community.
- The Special Pongal Feast — a traditional banana-leaf meal with vadai and payasam.
- Winners of the MN Open chess competition are honored on the Sangamam stage.
- Free entry for MNTS members; membership is required for anyone performing on stage.
Current year edition
2026
Previous editions
Current year gallery
2026
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FAQ
- Do I need to be a member to attend?
- Everyone is welcome. Entry is free for MNTS members — an Individual, Family, or Student membership pays for itself here.
- How does my child perform at Sangamam?
- Membership is mandatory for stage participation, and performers under 18 must be covered by a Family membership. Watch the newsletter and the member portal for the call for performers.
- Where is it held?
- The venue rotates between Twin Cities school auditoriums — recently Wayzata Central Middle School in Plymouth (2026) and Hopkins High School (2025). This year's venue is on the event card above.
- Why January and February?
- January is Tamil Language and Heritage Month in Minnesota — recognized permanently by a resolution of the State Senate — and Sangamam anchors the celebration alongside Pongal.