EI Malayali Community Get Together
- Divya Sreejith
- May 8
- 2 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
Presented by
EI Malayali Community
Creative writing by: Divya Sreejith
Event Details
Date: 26th April 2026
Venue: MPH, Club House 2
Participants: 90
From longing to belonging — Kerala found its home at Emerald Isle.
For eight years at Emerald Isle, witnessing vibrant community celebrations like Ganpati, Durga Puja, and Holi always sparked a deep-seated longing for an event that honored the rich heritage of "God’s own country”.
The long overdue journey began in 2025 when Ms. Varada Menon took the initiative to establish a WhatsApp group, aiming to unite EI Malayalis. While many joined the forum, active engagement remained limited in those early stages.
The arrival of Vishu 2026 marked a turning point. A dedicated team—comprising Varada, Aarti, Trupti, Susan, and myself, Divya along with our young-at-heart seniors, Bhaskaran uncle and Ramachandran uncle - coordinated a major effort to gather all Keralites for a day of connection, celebration, and traditional food.
The week leading up to the event was a whirlwind of activity, filled with rehearsals, planning, and the creation of posters and reels. On the day of the event, the team worked with nervous excitement to transform the community hall into a festive space.
The celebration was a resounding success! It was wonderful to see the community unite to enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, games and the traditional "sadya" feast. People discovered stronger bonds with their acquaintances from morning / evening walks!
This gathering is just the start. We look forward to hosting more events with the broader Emerald Isle community, I am sure everyone would love to experience an authentic Onam celebration, including a lipsmacking "Onasadya" at Onam 2026.
To our fellow Malayalis: Thank you for your incredible support. We look forward to continuing this journey together and bringing a true slice of Kerala to Emerald Isle.
By Divya Sreejith,
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