Raffles Institution

FOUNDED 1823

16 Feb 2024

Tamil Unit
Mother Tongue Department,

through
Principal of Secondary School

Dear Sir/Madam,

Raffles Institution Indian Cultural Society (ICS) is pleased to inform you that we will be organising Sangamam ’24
again for Secondary Schools offering Tamil Language. We would like to cordially invite your school to take part
in it.

Objectives of Sangamam ‘24:

a) To stress the relevance of the Tamil language among Tamil students and as well as non-Tamil students
b) To instill in the students the passion for the language
c) To create camaraderie amongst participating schools

Sangamam ‘24 will consist of three competitions:

1) Makkal Isai/RAP Fusion Singing,
2) Stand-Up Comedy
3) Thirukkural Couplet Recitation

The overall winner will be awarded the RI-ICS Challenge Trophy only if they participate in all three competitions.

If you are interested to participate in Sangamam ’24, please fill in the registration form (attached below) and
submit it via email to riics.exco@gmail.com. If you have any further queries or clarifications, please contact
Shriya Satish (86961300) or Pandipperumal Aaradhana (94831040).

We look forward to your participation.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
S Jegathesan

_________________________________________ __________________________________________
Mr Aaron Loh Dr S Jegathesan
Principal Teacher Mentor (ICS)

ONE RAFFLES INSTITUTION LANE SINGAPORE 575954 TEL: +65 6419 9242 E-MAIL: COMMS@RI.EDU.SG

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General Guidelines

Deadlines
● Deadline for submission of registration forms: 23 February 2023.
● Deadline for submission of videos: 28 March 2023.
○ Finalists will be notified after the judges’ deliberation. Judges’ decision is final.
● Submissions after the deadline will NOT be entertained.

Timeline

23 February 2024 Registration closes

26 February 2024 Google form for submission will be sent out to

participating schools

28 March 2024 Deadline for submission of videos

3 April 2024 Announcement of Finalists

24 April 2024 Dry Run @ RI PAC

26 April 2024 Sangamam ‘24 @RI PAC

Video and PDF Submission

● For the registration form, label the PDF in the following format,
'SchoolName_TeacherName' and email it to riics.exco@gmail.com.
○ Eg: RafflesInstitution_jegmctheesan
● For videos, please label the participant’s names, school name and the respective
competition accordingly and submit through Google Forms (Link to Google form will be
sent out on 12 February)
○ Eg: CompetitionName_SchoolName
● Further instructions on how and where to submit will be shared upon submission of
registration forms.
Note that any breaking of rules will result in immediate disqualification -2-

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1. Makkal Isai/RAP Fusion Singing (மக்கள் இசை/சொல்லிசை கலவை)

Rules and Regulations:

1. Contestants have to take part as a group, comprising of maximum 3 students.
2. The teams can make use of folk music instruments or folk elements e.g parai/live music with
original lyrics (own composition) in their performances.
3. Students are to pick one of the following themes/all of the above for their performance

● தமிழ்மொழி /பண்பாடு

● நட்பு

● தன்முனைப்பு

● சிங்கப்பூரர்கள் /இந்திய சமுதாய முன்னேற்றம்

● பெற்றோர் - பிள்ளைகள் உறவு

4. Voice-overs and voice editing will not be entertained.

5. Submission Format: mp4 video
6. Performance timing should be within 5 minutes.
7. Groups found to have lyrics with vulgarity, obscenity or with sensitive messages will be
disqualified.
8. Three finalists will be chosen from the qualifying round.
9. The same performance from the qualifying round could be used for the final round but a refined
version is preferred.

Criteria:
● Coherence (Accuracy of Notes and Rhythms, Consistency in Quality)
● Folk Flow
● Lyrics
● Originality

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2. Thirukkural Recitation (திருக்குறள் மனனப் போட்டி)

Rules and Regulations:

1. Only one non-Indian student can take part in this competition.

2. Students must choose any three couplets (see Annex A) and recite them or deliver it creatively
with or without any musical instrument/background instrumental music.
3. Students should speak about the significance and relevance of one couplet (from the chosen
three)in ENGLISH within one minute.
4. Voice-overs and voice editing will not be entertained.
5. Submission Format: Video, mp4
6. Please ensure the video recording is audible and visible.
7. Students should be appropriately attired during their presentation. (Full school uniform or Indian
traditional wear)

Criteria:
● Pronunciation
● Recitation style and Creativity
● Explaining the relevance of the couplet in English
● Showmanship

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3. Tamil Stand-up Comedy ( )

Rules and Regulations:

1. Contestants can take part in this segment as teams of 2 only.

2. Performance timing should be within 8 minutes.
3. Participants should have a theme/story line and incorporate mimicry, humour and songs to add
value to the live performance.
4. You are allowed to use musical instruments eg guitar, drums etc
5. Groups found to have vulgarity, obscenity or with sensitive messages will be disqualified.
6. Submission Format: video, mp4
7. Three finalist teams will be chosen from the qualifying round.
8. The same performance from the qualifying round can be used for the final round but a refined
version is preferred.

Criteria:
● Use of stage
● Sync and team chemistry
● Choice of style and creativity
● Audience Engagement

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 Raffles Indian Cultural Society (ICS)
Sangamam ‘24
Registration Form
(email: riics.exco@gmail.com)
Name of School:

Name of Teacher I/C: Mobile Number:

Email ID:

Competition No: 1 — Makkal Isai/RAP Fusion Singing

Theme chosen for Makkal Isai/RAP Fusion Singing:

N Name (as in NRIC) Contact No. NRIC No / Passport

o. No. (last 4 digits)

Competition No: 2 — Thirukkural Recitation(Final)

N Name (as in NRIC) Contact No. NRIC No / Passport

o.
No. (last 4 digits)
1

Competition No: 3— Stand-Up Comedy

Title of Stand-Up Comedy:

N Name (as in NRIC) Contact No. NRIC No / Passport

o.
No. (last 4 digits)
1

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 ANNEX A
1. மறவற்க மாசற்றார் கேண்மை துறவற்க

துன்பத்துள் துப்பாயார் நட்பு. (குறள்: 106)

Maravarka Maasatraar Kenmai Thuravarkka

Thunpaththul Thuppaayaar Natpu. (kural: 106)
Meaning: Forget not the friendship of the pure, Nor forsake friends who
supported in trouble.
***
2. அன்பும் அறனும் உடைத்தாயின் இல்வாழ்க்கை

பண்பும் பயனும் அது. (குறள்: 45)

Anpum Aranum Utaiththaayin Ilvaazhkkai

Panpum Payanum Adhu. (Kural: 45)
Meaning: Family life actuated by love and virtue, endows it with character and
happiness.
***
3. காலத்தினாற் செய்த நன்றி சிறிதெனினும்

ஞாலத்தின் மாணப் பெரிது. (குறள்: 102)

Kaalaththi Naarseydha Nandri Siridheninum

Gnaalaththin Maanap Peridhu. (kural:- 102)
Meaning: A timely help, though small, is of greater value than all the earth.
***
4. தந்தை மகற்காற்று நன்றி அவையத்து

முந்தி இருப்பச் செயல் (குறள்:-67)

Thandhai Makarkaatrum Nandri Avaiyaththu

Mundhi Iruppach Cheyal. (kural :67)
Meaning: The good a father can do to his child Is to make him excel in the
midst of the learned.
***
5. ஊருணி நீர்நிறைந் தற்றே உலகவாம்

பேரறி வாளன் திரு. (குறள்:- 215)

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Ooruni Neernirain Thatre Ulakavaam
erari Vaalan Thiru. . (kural:- 215)
Meaning: The wealth that wise and kind do make is like water that fills a lake.

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