The Canadian Malayalee Association (CMA) is a secular, non-political, non-partisan, and an incorporated
non-profit organization (Reg. No:1701711) of
Malayalees in Canada.
All people of Kerala ethnic origin, living anywhere in Canada are eligible to become the members of the CMA.
Objectives
The main objectives of CMA are:
*To promote social and cultural integration of
Malayalees in Canada
*To foster and promote the
South Indian culture and to network the community in Canada
*To organize social activities and cultural programs designed to promote cultural interchange and quality of life in
Canada and safeguard the
Kerala culture
*To promote the mother tongue
Malayalam language among younger generations of
Canadian Malayalees
*To provide help and guide the needy
*To promote advancement of education by providing scholarships, bursaries and prizes for scholastic achievement
*To work for the development of the
Kerala Community to make it a political power in Canada politics in the near future
*To help assist and render relief to all in distress caused by calamities
Events
Canadian Malayalee Association hosts cultural events marking traditional festivals and events from
Kerala like:
*
Onam events, where the Onam meal '
sadhya' is served to thousands of Malayalees, wearing the traditional dresses such as the
jubba,
mundu, and
sari. Musical accompaniment with musical instruments like
chenda,
elathalam etc.
*
Vasantholsavam (Spring Festival), with variety of programs like
thullal,
dances,
songs,
oppana,
koodiyattam,
kathakali
Kathakali ( ml, കഥകളി) is a major form of classical Indian dance. It is a "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colourful make-up and costumes of the traditional male actor-dancers. It is native to the M ...
, etc.
*
Christmas, with variety programs including dinner and dance, etc. and conduct tours, family picnics. Also used to conduct competitions for
Santa competition,
poster painting,
tug of war,
songs,
dances like
thiruvathira,
mohiniyattam,
bharathanatyam,
oppana and
cinematic dances.
External links
Official website of CMA Indo-Canadian organizations
Organizations based in Ontario
Malayali diaspora
Ethnic organizations based in Estonia
Malayali organizations