முத்தமிழ் விழா 2026
Date: Saturday, August 15 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Denmark High School, 645 Mullinax Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Atlanta Tamil Mandram is planning to conduct the Muthamizh Vizha Competition as part of our Annual celebrations.. The competition aimed to promote the Tamil language and culture among the younger generation of migrant Tamils in Atlanta.
The competition is open to participants ranging from as young as 3 years old and above. They can compete in various categories including Speech, Thirukkural, Essay Writing, Drawing, Fancy Dress and Spelling Bee, all conducted in Tamil.
திருக்குறள் / Thirukurral Rules:
1. Pick the ‘திருக்குறள்’ (It can be of any order)
2. Please note that Thirukkural (optional ஆத்திச்சூடி for age 3-5 only) has to be recited as per the guideline listed in the below chart by age group
3. 60% weightage will be given based on the Pronunciation, spontaneous flow from the memory and the confidence of the contestant.
4. 30% weightage will be given based on the clarity of the voice of the contestant.
5. 10% weightage will be given based on the posture, presentation and expression of the contestant.
6. The contestant will not be allowed to refer to any material during the competition.
7. Results will be announced at the ATM Muthamizh Vizha event after all competitions are concluded
8. Prizes will be distributed at the venue for all competitions
9. Judges’ decisions are final.
10. The kids should recite the following based on the age group:
- Ages 3 – 5 should recite any 5 திருக்குறள் or ஆத்திச்சூடி
- Ages 6 – 9 should recite any 5 திருக்குறள் from any அதிகாரம்
- Ages 10 – 13 should recite 10 திருக்குறள் from கடவுள் வாழ்த்து அதிகாரம்
- Ages 14 – 17 should recite 10 திருக்குறள் from கல்வி அதிகாரம்
பேச்சுப் போட்டி / Speech Competition Rules:
1. Please note that your topic of speech has to be picked as per the guideline listed in the below chart by age group
2. 60% weightage will be given to Pronunciation, spontaneous flow from memory and the confidence of the contestant.
3. 20% weightage will be given to the relevance to the topic
4. 20% weightage will be given to the posture, presentation and expression of the contestant.
5. The contestant will not be allowed to refer to any material during the competition.
6. Any prompting by the parents during the competition will render the contestant disqualified.
7. Results will be announced at the ATM Muthamizh Vizha event after all competitions are concluded
8. Prizes will be distributed at the venue for all competitions
9. Judges’ decisions are final.
- 10. The kids should choose the following based on the age group:
- Ages 3 – 5 should talk for 3 minutes on the topic பாட்டி கதைகள்/பழந்தமிழ் கதைகள்
- Ages 6 – 9 should talk for 3 minutes on the topic பண்டிகைகள்
- Ages 10 – 13 should talk for 5 minutes on the topic புகழ் பெற்ற பழந்தமிழ் நகரங்கள்/உங்கள் சொந்த ஊர்
- Ages 14 – 17 should talk for 5 minutes on the topic புகழ் பெற்ற தலைவர்கள்(உலக அளவில் உங்களுக்கு பிடித்த தலைவர்கள்)
- Ages 18 and older should talk for 7 minutes on the topic தமிழ் மொழியின் சிறப்புக்கள்
கட்டுரைப் போட்டி / Essay-writing Competition Rules:
1. Composition/Essay MUST be based on the theme:
2. 80% weightage will be given based on the content and words used in the essay.
3. 20% weightage will be given to the handwriting and the neatness of the essay
4. The contestant will not be allowed to refer to any material during the competition.
5. Paper will be provided; all other writing tools need to be brought by the contestant.
6. This competition will be held in person at ATM Muthamizh Vizha event on Saturday, Aug 23rd, 2025
7. All contestants for the Katturai competition should check in at 2:30 pm at the registration desk to collect the contestant number, competitions will begin at 3:00 pm
8. On the writing sheet the contestant number should be mentioned clearly
9. Duration of the competition is 45 minutes – will be enforced strictly.
10. Parents will not be allowed inside the room where the competitions are held.
11. Results will be announced at the ATM Muthamizh Vizha event after all competitions are concluded
12. Prizes will be distributed at the venue for all competitions
13. Judges decisions are final.
14. The kids should choose the following based on the age group:
- Ages 6 – 9 should write an essay (not exceeding 150 words) on the topic உறவுகள்
- Ages 10 – 13 should write an essay (not exceeding 200 words) on the topic பண்டிகைகள்
- Ages 14 – 17 should write an essay (not exceeding 250 words) on the topic புகழ் பெற்ற தலைவர்கள்(உலக அளவில் உங்களுக்கு பிடித்த தலைவர்கள்)
- Ages 18 and older should write an essay (not exceeding 250 words) on the topic தமிழ் மொழியின் சிறப்புக்கள்
ஓவியப் போட்டி / Drawing Competition Rules:
1. Please note that topic and drawing sheet dimensions has to be as per the guidelines listed in the below chart by age group
2. Any type of drawing material can be used: dry colors (crayon, pencil, dry pastel) or water colors (Cake, water, poster and acrylic colors) or in oil based colors (oil color/ canvas colors).
3. Drawing can also be on any paper, drawing paper or canvas.
4. Only one drawing will be allowed per contestant
5. All supplies should be brought in by the contestants
6. Model pictures will be allowed for reference purposes during the competition
7. Duration of the competition is 45 minutes – will be enforced strictly
8. This competition will be held in person at ATM Muthamizh Vizha event on Saturday, Aug 23rd, 2025
9. All contestants for the drawing competition should check in at 1:00 pm at the registration desk to collect the contestant number, competitions will begin at 1:15 pm
10. On the drawing sheet the contestant number should be mentioned clearly
11. No parents will be allowed inside the room / area where the competitions will be held
12. Results will be announced at the ATM Muthamizh Vizha event after all competitions are concluded
13. Prizes will be distributed at the venue for all competitions
14. The kids should choose the following based on the age group:
- Ages 3 – 5 should draw on a 11.7 in x 8.3 in Drawing sheet on the topic என் குடும்பம்
- Ages 6 – 9 should draw on a 11 in X 14 in Drawing sheet on the topic இயற்கை
- Ages 10 – 13 should draw on a 14 in x 17 in Drawing sheet on the topic இயற்கை
- Ages 14 – 17 should draw on a 14 in x 17 in Drawing sheet on the topic தமிழ்ப் பண்டிகைகள்
- Ages 18 and older should draw on a 14 in x 17 in Drawing sheet on the topic இயற்கை வளங்களை பாதுகாப்போம்
- NOTE: Points will be reduced if the chart size is different.
15. Based on the artwork submitted to our competitions, they will be judged based on the following elements of artistic expression:
- Interpretation and the clarity of the theme, to the viewer
- Creativity, uniqueness, and originality of the depicted theme
- Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme
- Color and tone. Balance of image within its space
- Overall impression of the art.
- Judges decision are final.
மாறுவேடப் போட்டி / Fancy Dress Competition Rules:
1. Participants must dress up appropriately based on the theme
2. Duration of the speech should be:
- Age 3 – 5 : 45 seconds
- Age 6 – 9 : 60 seconds
3. Speech should not have any political, community, religion etc. related statements that may be offensive and recorded audio should be given to the cultural email id- cultural@atlantatamilmandram.org 2 days before the event.
4. Participants can hold any placard or props if needed and the medium of language must be Tamil.
5. Above rules / guidelines will have to be followed consistently.
6. This competition will be held in person at ATM Muthamizh Vizha event on Saturday, Aug 23rd, 2025
7. All contestants for the fancy dress competition should check in at 3:00 pm at the registration desk to collect the contestant number, competitions will begin at 3:30 pm
8. Results will be announced at the ATM Muthamizh Vizha event after all competitions are concluded
9. Prizes will be distributed at the venue for all competitions
10. Judges’ decisions are final.
தமிழ்த் தேனீ / Tamil Spelling Bee Rules:
1. Participants should prepare based on the topic appropriate for their specified age group.
2. Pronunciation should be clear with 100% correct Tamil letters.
3. Duration of each word is 20 seconds – will be enforced strictly.
4. Points will be awarded when the answer was given within the allotted time.
5. Any prompting by the parents during the competition will render the contestant disqualified.
6. Results will be announced at the ATM Muthamizh Vizha event after all competitions are concluded.
7. Prizes will be distributed at the venue for all competitions.
8. Judges’ decisions are final.
9. The kids are categorized as below based on the age group:
- Ages 6 – 9 : Topic பறவைகள்/விலங்குகள்
- Ages 10 – 13 : Topic தமிழ் ஊர்கள்
- Ages 14 – 17 : Topic இலக்கியம்/ கவிதைகள்