A FORUM TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF KERALA
UTSAV MALAYALEE SAMAJ : AN OVERVIEW
Utsav Malayalee Samaj is a not for profit socio-cultural organization representing Keralite community in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Utsav started functioning in 2008 and represents a community base of over 400 members residing in the Brimbank and Melton councils. Utsav aims to promote the cultural and social values of Kerala and relay them to the next generation Australian born children of Keralite descent. It provides avenues for community members to socialize, train and perform ethnic art forms at its community gatherings to celebrate important festivals such as Thiruvonam (harvest festival), Christmas/New Year and Vishu (traditional new year in Kerala in the lunar calendar). Utsav supports its members to be responsible Australians and thereby good ambassadors for Keralite culture as well as to successfully adapt to the Australian multicultural way of life while at the same time preserving all that is rich and empowering in their own ethnic roots. It encourages its members to be aware of current socio-cultural issues affecting society and offers opportunities for members to respond creatively to them. Utsav has also initiated action on the environmental front under the banner of its “Trees for Life” project. Members have been planting native plants along the Kororoit Creek and contributing to the re-vegetation efforts along the Creek.
OUR INTENTION : A SNAPSHOT
Connect People
Bring all Keralities residing in the western suburbs of Melbourne to a common platform to promote the values and traditions of Kerala
Promote Cultural Values
Plan and organize cultural events and recreational activities aimed at improving cultural and social values among the Keralite community.
Public Appearance
Actively participate and demonstrate Keralite cultural and traditions in public events organized by Melton City Council and Brimbank City Council.
Social Activities
Initiating tree planting activities “Trees for Life” with the participation of other community groups.
UPCOMING EVENT
WANT TO JOIN UTSAV
Are a you residing in Melton or Brimbank city council?
Do you need a platform to display your inherited talents?
Do you want your children to learn the rich culture and traditions of Kerala?
Do you wish to do something to save our globe?
WANT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH US
Utsav advertise your business in all our events and correspondence amongst our members and other community groups.
Cultural Events
Utsav often organizes cultural and recreational activities. We find rooms for you to advertise your business in all our community gatherings.
Email Correspondence
We market your business with all our email correspondence. We include your business logo in our email templates and other mail correspondence.
Brochures and Flyers
We add your business name and logo as our proud supporters in our brochures and flyers and in our website as you see in the below section.