Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamilnadu

The Students of KINGS School celebrated Pongal on January 13, 2026. They had an amazing time marking the Pongal festivities, before they broke off for their Pongal vacations. Smartly dressed in colourful ethnic wear, students performed many enthralling songs and dances. The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of the Chairman, Uncle Collin, the Correspondent, the Director, the Principals and the Vice Principals who presided over the celebration and encouraged the students to uphold and cherish their cultural traditions. As part of the celebration, “Chakara Pongal” was prepared in clay pots and distributed to the Students and Teachers. The entire campus wore a festive look with colourful Rangoli, decorated Pongal pots, sugarcanes and other decorations enhancing the festival spirit. The celebration began with a Prayer, followed by a message, which reminded the children about the importance of the harvest festival. Various cultural programmes that included songs, dances and skit depicted the significance of the Harvest Festival.The cultural performances featured energetic and colourful art forms such as Silambattam, Puliyaattam, Bharatanatyam, and Paraiyattam. In addition to the cultural events,funfilled traditional games were organised. The tug of war emerged as a major attraction, creating excitement and laughter among both participants and spectators.