GLOBAL TAMIL SCHOOL UK SETS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TAMIL LITERARY WORLD RECORD IN EUROPE

A total of 54 participants successfully recited selected verses from the eighteen renowned ancient Tamil literary works known as the Pathinenkeelkanakku.

This remarkable achievement is especially commendable as the participants are young children residing in Western countries, demonstrating exceptional dedication to preserving and promoting the richness of the Tamil language and its classical heritage across borders.

The Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) proudly recognizes this outstanding accomplishment as the first of its kind in the United Kingdom and European region, marking a significant milestone in the global celebration of Tamil literature.

This event was held on 03 May 2026 at Oscar Frey Hall, West Drayton Community Centre, London, UB7 9JL, United Kingdom, and was successfully organized by Global Tamil School, United Kingdom.

CBWR extends its heartfelt congratulations to the participants and expresses its sincere appreciation to the Global Tamil School for its commendable efforts in nurturing cultural awareness and literary excellence among young learners.

Distinguished Guests:
*Mr. Danny Beales – Member of Parliament, Uxbridge and South Ruislip

*Mr. Philip Carthorne – Mayor of Hillingdon, London

*Mrs. Valarmathi Bharath – Poet, Debate Speaker, and Administrator, London Tamil Sangam

*Mr. Velu Singara – President, Indian Business Network (IBN), UK

*Mr. Jayabalan – Director, IC Training Centre, UK

*Dr. Shankar – President, London Thiruvalluvar Literary and Cultural Association

Special Invitees:
*Mr. Sankarapillai Murugaiya – British Tamil

 *Language Examination Board

*Mr. Joseph Vilvaraj – British Tamil Language Examination Board

*Dr. Ponnammal – Former Director, Business College, London

*Mr. Param Nanda – Councillor, North Cheam, Sutton, London

*Mrs. Suganthini Suthakaran, Exec. Director, GIFA International Fine Arts Exam Board, UK

*Mr. Neelamegam Nilavan – Founder, Cholan Book of World Records

*Mr. Appu Damodaran – Councillor, Norbury Park, Croydon, London

*Mrs. Thendral – Doctor and Tamil Enthusiast, London

*Mrs. Gomathi Markabandhu – Doctor and Tamil Enthusiast, England

*Mr. Jayakumar Mani – Tamil Enthusiast and Parai Artist, Manchester

*Mr. Senthilkumar – President, FeBTA UK (Federation of British Tamil Associations), London

The event, attended by hundreds of members of the Tamil community, was elegantly hosted by Mrs. Sukanya Gunasekaran and Mrs. Linda Johnson.
Such Tamil-centered events in Western countries play a vital role in promoting the richness, pride, and cultural significance of the Tamil language to a global audience.