A Welcoming Venue for Pongal & Tamil New Year Programs

Pongal and Tamil New Year events may include traditional music, dance, family activities, cultural presentations, awards and community dining.

Grand Palace Function Centre offers adaptable halls for Tamil cultural programs and family celebrations.

Golden Hall up to 400 guests · Diamond Hall up to 200 guests · Vegetarian catering available

Celebrating Pongal and Tamil New Year

Pongal and Tamil New Year are important cultural celebrations that bring Tamil families and communities together through tradition, food, music and cultural connection.

Pongal, a harvest festival observed in January, is often celebrated with traditional cooking, family gatherings and cultural activities. Tamil New Year, celebrated in April, marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar year with cultural programs, music and community connection.

Every family and community organisation celebrates differently. The venue layout can be discussed around the program, guest numbers and traditions planned for the occasion.

Traditional Dance

Space for classical and folk dance performances, with a stage or performance area arranged within the hall.

Live Music

Musicians and performers may be included. Sound, stage access and equipment requirements should be confirmed in advance.

Cultural Presentations

Presentations, community recognition and heritage activities may be incorporated into the program.

Children's and youth performances

Pongal and Tamil New Year programs often include performances by children and young people, celebrating cultural heritage through dance, music and presentations.

• ·Stage access for children's and youth performances
• ·Sound and microphone requirements for young performers
• ·Supervision and safety considerations discussed in advance
• ·Backstage or preparation area where required

Parents and organisers remain responsible for supervising children during the event.

Stage and Lectern

A stage or raised area with a lectern for speeches, announcements and presentations.

Microphones

Microphones for hosts, speakers and community representatives.

Awards Segment

Space for community recognition, awards and certificate presentations.

Sponsor Displays

Sponsor signage and displays may be discussed as part of the event layout.

Stage Setup

A stage or raised area may be arranged for performances, speeches and presentations. Availability depends on the selected hall and event setup.

Backstage Access

Backstage or preparation space may be discussed for performers, costume changes and equipment storage.

Rehearsal Access

Rehearsal access before the event may be discussed with the events team. Timing and availability should be confirmed in advance.

Sound and Lighting

Sound, microphones, lighting and AV requirements should be confirmed with the events team before the event.

Catering options for Pongal and Tamil New Year events

Food is often central to a Pongal or Tamil New Year celebration. Grand Palace offers Indian, vegetarian and other South-Asian banquet-menu options that may be discussed around your guest numbers and dietary requirements.

• ·Vegetarian banquet-menu options
• ·Indian and South-Asian menu selections
• ·Buffet or banquet service formats
• ·Dietary requirements considered

Menu availability, changes and dietary requests should be confirmed with the events team before the event.

Can we host a Pongal cultural program?

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Is rehearsal access available?

Can we have traditional music and dance?

Which hall is suitable?

Are vegetarian options available?

Can we bring our own decorator?

Can we display cultural decorations?

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