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A Roaring Success: Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Liberty Center!
The Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Liberty Center was an absolute blast! A vibrant fusion of cultures, the event brought together the powerful rhythms of CincyVengai’s Tamil Parai drums with the dynamic energy of Chinese drummers and the majestic spectacle of dragons and lions. The result? A truly unforgettable celebration that resonated with the diverse…
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Merry Christmas from CincyVengai!
Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy and festive beats!!! CincyVengai was invited to play Tamil Parai in the Lights Up 2024 parade at the Liberty Mall, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069 on Saturday, Nov 23rd @ 5:30PM. The parade was made up of local organizations and special holiday characters looping through…
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Vengai Performing in Cincinnati World Drum festival
Come join us to enjoy the infectious beats and pure drumming joy at the Cincinnati World Drum Festival during OTR Performs at Washington Park !!! https://www.visitcincy.com/…/cincinnati-world…/12085 Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes !! Go CincyVengai!!! #tamilparai#parairock#cincyvengai#otrperforms #worlddrumfestival2024
Greater Cincinnati Tamil Folk Arts Group
Learn. Inspire. Grow.
CincyVengai is a vibrant Tamil Folk Arts Group dedicated to promoting the rich cultural traditions of Tamil Nadu. We are a community of passionate individuals who come together to learn, practice, and perform a variety of energetic and historic art forms, including Parai music and traditional folk dances.
Excellent Recognition
CincyVengai Lights Up Blink! A Tamil Celebration for 2 Million Strong!
What an incredible experience! CincyVengai is still buzzing from the energy of the Blink festival parade! We’re beyond thrilled and proud to have brought the vibrant tapestry of Tamil culture to such a massive audience – over 2 MILLION people !
Marching through seven city blocks, we transformed the streets into a celebration of rhythm, color, and tradition. Our troupe poured our hearts and souls into showcasing the diverse beauty of Tamil arts, and the response was absolutely electrifying.
From the powerful, resonant beats of the parai drums that echoed through the crowd, to the graceful flow of oyilaattam, the infectious energy of kummiyaattam, the devotional spirit of kaavadi, and the breathtaking skill of silambaattam martial arts, we aimed to give everyone a taste of the rich heritage we cherish.
Recent Performance
Makkalisai Neram at The Greater Cincinnati Tamil Sangam(GCTS) Chithirai Thiruvizhaa 2025
Experience the incredible energy and heartwarming spirit of our Cincinnati Tamil makkal in Makkalisai Neram at GCTS Chithirai Thiruvizhaa 2025 backed by incredible handcrafted scenery and the loving support of hardworking families✨✨✨!!!
This event was a beautiful testament to community spirit, collaboration, late-night practices, and shared joy. A massive THANK YOU to every single person – performers, choreographers, musicians, parents, families, and volunteers – who poured their heart and soul into making this unforgettable . We hope you enjoy watching this celebration of culture, talent, and togetherness!
Video recording: Ramarajan Thiyagarajan (thiyagrin)
Overall Coordination & Video editing: Subhashini Karthikeyan
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