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I am proud of
Missouri Tamil School
Hi! My name is Vivika Pandian. This past summer, 2013, my family went to India. I had lots of fun playing with
cousins and visiting my family. About half way in the trip, my family went on a temple tour. We went to Thiruvanamalaai
and Thirupati.
On the way back home we stopped by at a Poompukar Beach. Before my cousins and I started to play in the water,
we visited a museum right in front of the beach. It was a museum dedicated to Kankakee and Kovalan. I asked my cousin
what was inside the museum because I didn’t know at first, and she told me it is about Kanakee story. Then, I went
inside the museum. I saw sculptures and carvings in the wall about the story of Kovalan and Kanakee. I asked my cousin
if it was the story about them, and she said yes. Then, I told her that I already knew the story and I was the one who
ended up explaining the story to her because I knew it very well which I learned from Tamil School.
She asked me how I knew the story, and I told her that in America I go to a Tamil School that teaches Tamil history
as well as grammar. My family was amazed because I was an Indian girl who lived in America, who knew the story of
Kovalan and Kankakee, Ilango Adigal and Silpathikaram.
From going to Tamil School for many years, I learned a lot. Also I am so proud that I can explain more detail to my
family members. Thanks to all Tamil school teachers who made difference in my life.
Poonjolai 2013 | www.MissouriTamilSangam.org
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