Chatham-Kent’s Malayalee community holds gathering

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Chatham Kents Malayalee community holds gathering

Chatham-Kent’s Malayalee community recently gathered to celebrate the new year and Christmas.

The event on Jan. 21 was held at the Kent Belgian Dutch Canadian Club. Nissam Madathil, a member of the organizing committee, said over 100 Malayalee families living in Chatham-Kent attended.

“As our community is continuously growing here in Chatham, we will be planning year-round programs,” Madathil said in an email.

The Malayalee people come from the state of Kerala in India and speak Malayalam.

Chatham-Kent-Leamington MP Dave Epp, second from right, presents Dr. Saleema Hameed, far right, with a certificate for her contributions in the field of literature during a celebration event for the Malayalee community in Chatham-Kent Jan. 21. Also shown are Afnan Nissam, master of ceremonies for the event, far left, and Rafi Veettil, president of the Chatham-Kent Asian Cultural Association, second from left. (Handout/Postmedia Network)
Chatham-Kent-Leamington MP Dave Epp, second from right, presents Dr. Saleema Hameed, far right, with a certificate for her contributions in the field of literature during a celebration event for the Malayalee community in Chatham-Kent Jan. 21. Also shown are Afnan Nissam, master of ceremonies for the event, far left, and Rafi Veettil, president of the Chatham-Kent Asian Cultural Association, second from left. (Handout/Postmedia Network) jpg, CA

Dr. Saleema Hameed, a family physician, was recognized by the local Malayalee community for her contribution in the field of literature.

Chatham-Kent—Leamington MP Dave Epp was also a guest and presented Hameed with a certificate from his office.

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