We honor the beauty, depth, and legacy of our mother tongue. Tamil, one of the oldest living languages in the world. We explore why preserving and using your mother tongue matters more than ever in today’s global world, especially for younger generations. Plus, we celebrate a proud milestone: Tamil books are now officially part of Otautahi’s public libraries. A win for culture, identity, and the Tamil-speaking community in Aotearoa. Let’s keep our language alive; because when we forget our roots, we lose our power.