A small group of Tamil families in Edinburgh meet, greet and form a small community which look after each other. As the years pass, the numbers in the group keep growing. They share all the good times together until…
1999 to 2013
April 2013
The Tamil New Year’s Day is celebrated as a gathering in a church, which ‘unofficially’ marks the Birth of Edinburgh Tamil Sangam. There are about 80 people in the gathering, new friends are made, and pledge is made to enjoy and support each other in Edinburgh.
November 2013
ETS’s Deepavali is celebrated with pomp and splendour as a large gathering in Forrester High School. Guests are treated to a great show of Tamil Art and Culture as well as some sumptuous delicious Deepavali Dinner.
2014 and 2015
The events become ever more popular with the first BBQ event held in July 2015.