AKT Creations
AKT Kathai Thiruvizha 2026
Where Stories Become Stage, Screen & Heritage
Kathai Thiruvizha (The Story Festival) celebrates the power and magic of stories by nurturing confidence, creativity, and imagination among Singapore’s youth. The festival bridges traditional Tamil heritage with modern creative mediums, encouraging students to express themselves through performance, music, reels, and short films.
Creativity
Encourages original storytelling, performance ideas, and visual expression across both stage and digital platforms.
Confidence
Helps young participants develop stage presence, communication skills, and the courage to share their stories with others.
Heritage
Connects students with the Tamil language, traditions, folk arts, and community history through meaningful and engaging creative experiences.
6 September 2026
Competition Day
Preschool & Primary School Participants
Live Story Song and Villupaattu performances will be presented before the judging panel.
📍 Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC)
13 September 2026
Festival Celebration & Prize Presentation
Celebrate the grand finale with award presentations, top performance showcases, digital screenings, and a special AKT Creations drama presentation.
📍 Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC)
FESTIVAL TIMELINE
Medium
Scope and details
Preparatory Workshop
(Mandatory)
Competition Day
Festival Celebration
Prize Presentation + AKT Showcase
Story song
கதைப்பாடல்
Story-through-song: Building early linguistic interest by unfolding a story through songs and movement.
30 August
(10AM - 12PM)
6 September
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(Venue TBC)
13 September
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC)
Preschool
பாலர்பள்ளி
Primary
தொடக்கப்பள்ளி
Villupaattu
வில்லுப்பாட்டு
Traditional storytelling with songs using the bow as an accompanying instrument.
29 August
(4 - 6 PM)
6 September
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(Venue TBC)
13 September
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC)
Secondary
உயர்நிலைப்பள்ளி
Reels making
குறுங்காணொளி தயாரித்தல்
Living Heritage: Documenting pioneer history, such as stories of Little India shopkeepers, via short digital Reels
23 August
(10 - 12 AM)
Online submission by 4 September
13 September
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC)
Tertiary / JC
உயர்கல்வி
Shortfilm Making
குறும்படம் தயாரித்தல்
Story-through-song: Building early linguistic interest by unfolding a story through songs and movement.
23 August
(1.30 - 3.30 PM)
Online submission by 4 September
13 September
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC)
Story Song
Preschool Live storytelling through song & movement
Villupaattu
Primary Traditional Tamil storytelling performance
Reels Making
Secondary Create short digital heritage stories
Short Film
Tertiary / JC Cultural storytelling through cinema
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Tamil Only
All stories, scripts, lyrics, and dialogues must be presented in Tamil.
Positive & Cultural Content
Entries should be educational, culturally rich, and suitable for students and families.
Memorized Live Performance
Story Song and Villupaattu performances should be presented without scripts or prompt cards.
Original Digital Entries
Reels and Short Films must be original creations prepared specifically for this festival.
