Raleigh To Host Convention Celebrating Tamil Culture and Community

India-West Staff Reporter

RALEIGH, NC – The 38th Annual Convention of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA 2025) is set to take place from July 3 to 5 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Organizers anticipate more than 4,000 attendees from across North America and beyond.

This landmark three-day event will celebrate Tamil culture through a dynamic lineup featuring cinema, entrepreneurship, sports, arts, and cuisine. Highlights include an Entrepreneur Forum with distinguished speakers, an International Film Festival, and a star-studded “Star Night” with celebrities from the Tamil film industry.

FeTNA 2025 will also feature competitions for children across 12 categories, as well as the first-ever International Sports Tournament with events including men’s volleyball, women’s throwball, and pickleball.

The convention will culminate in a vibrant procession of over 70 Tamil Sangams and a grand musical finale by Indian National Award-winning composer D. Imman. Authentic South Indian Tamil meals will be served daily throughout the event.