Honouring Our Heritage, Shaping Our Future.
Celebrating our Ceylon Tamil identity while creating meaningful connections and opportunities for generations to come.
Who We Are
For over a century, SCTA has been the heart of Singapore’s Ceylon Tamil diaspora—a secular association welcoming every family, regardless of faith. We bring our people together through language, culture, and shared traditions, continuing a legacy of service that began in 1909.
Culture & Heritage
Keeping Ceylon Tamil arts, heritage, and timeless traditions alive for future generations.
Education & Support
Empowering our youth and celebrating academic achievement through dedicated student scholarships and bursaries.
A Legacy of Service
Since 1909, SCTA has served Singapore’s Ceylon Tamil families through language, cultural preservation, and community service. A cornerstone of our historical stewardship includes supporting the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple at 21 Ceylon Road—an enduring part of our heritage within our broader mission to serve our entire community.
Programmes for Every Generation
From traditional arts and educational support to our women’s network and youth initiatives, find where you belong.
Music & Dance Academy
Classical and contemporary Tamil performing arts featuring music, dance, and drama for young performers, open to all.
Ladies Committee
Community, service, and celebration through a dedicated network of women sustaining SCTA traditions and outreach.
Youth Wing
A community for young Ceylon Tamils aged 18 to 35, featuring events, leadership opportunities, and lifelong friendships.
Volunteer
Give your time and gain a community through meaningful volunteer roles across our events and youth mentoring programs.
Join Our Heritage & Community
Become a part of Singapore’s Ceylon Tamil family. Whether you are looking to preserve our rich heritage, connect with a century-old network, or find support for your family, SCTA offers accessible, one-time lifetime membership pathways tailored for all generations. Explore our available ordinary, associate, junior, and life tiers.
Upcoming Community Events and Special Programs
Stay connected with our community through a calendar of meaningful festivals, workshops, awareness programs, volunteer activities, and special gatherings designed to bring people together, share experiences, and create positive change.
All Levels
Reformer pilates
Rooted in the foundations of classical pilates, each session strengthens and lengthens the entire body.
Advanced
Power pilates
High-intensity class blends the precision of pilates with dynamic cardio and resistance training.
All Levels
Mat pilates
Controlled and precise movements that are focused on alignment and the engagement of core muscles.
Intermediate
Fly yoga
This rhythmic vinyasa class builds strength, flexibility, and inner balance through.
All Levels
Yin yoga
A calming practice for stillness, release, and deep restoration. Perfect for those seeking balance from a fast-paced lifestyle or stronger movement practices.
Intermediate
Ashtanga yoga
Ashtanga cultivates physical resilience, mental presence, and a deep sense of inner steadiness.
Intermediate
Hatha yoga
Builds strength, flexibility, and inner balance through fluid, breath-led movement.
All Levels
Meditation
A restorative pause for inner stillness, clarity, and emotional balance.