Introduction
Tahuko Foundation is a volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization exempt under the section 501(c)(3), that is focused on the preservation and growth of the Gujarati language, literature & music.
It publishes all types of Literature in the Gujarati language – prose, poetry & composed songs through two prominent literary websites in the Gujarati Language –
www.tahuko.com (since 2006) & www.aapnuaangnu.com (since 2020)
Tahuko has been organizing cultural, literary & musical programs since 2013 in the USA & India, promoting local poets/writers, singers, and composers, as well as inviting legends of Gujarati literature & music from India.
The foundation also has a significant focus on academia and has been organizing live workshops on creative writing by hiring renowned writers & professionals of Gujarat as faculty, who specialize in their area of literature. In these workshops, the faculty defines a comprehensive curriculum and teaches how to write in various forms of Gujarati literature to students of all ages through regular sessions.
Contact us! admin@tahukofoundation.com
Mission
Tahuko Foundation’s mission is to promote and preserve the musical and literary heritage of India and help the growth of languages and cultures. Tahuko Foundation will strive to facilitate the spread of music, literature and cultures worldwide with special emphasis on use of technological tools including blog, podcast, social media, and streaming. Tahuko Foundation will actively work towards establishing and supporting a network of individuals and organizations working towards similar goals.
Tahuko Foundation will achieve its goals by serving as a hub and a resource for individuals, artists, and organizations working towards similar goal. Tahuko Foundation will engage in various activities to achieve its goals including organizing events, collecting and cataloging literary and musical works, development of technological tools, and fund raising.
Tahuko Foundation is dedicated to promoting and preserving literature, music and other cultural activities of Gujarati & other languages of Indian origin, globally by providing a platform for established and emerging writers, artists, organizing literary and cultural events, and fostering education through workshops and publications.
Goals
For the past 20 years, Tahuko has held a distinct and respected place among Gujaratis around the world as a comprehensive reference platform for the vast collection of poetry and music in our beloved mother tongue, Gujarati. Under the banner of Tahuko Foundation, numerous programs featuring poets, musicians, and singers have been organized on American soil.
The blog “Aapnu Aangnu,” devoted to literature and the arts, has now become an integral part of the Tahuko Foundation.
With this association under the Foundation’s non-profit structure, the educational and creative initiatives organized under the Aapnu Aangnu banner — including workshops on short stories, ghazals, novels, essays, translations, songs, free-verse poetry, linguistics, semiotics, and film scripts — will gain new strength and momentum. These efforts are designed to promote and nurture the growth of the Gujarati language.
Through our ongoing work at multiple levels, Tahuko Foundation strives to raise awareness among Gujaratis in India and abroad about the importance of preserving and cultivating our mother tongue.
The task of sustaining any language is as challenging as lifting the sacred Govardhan mountain — it requires divine energy like that of Lord Krishna. Yet together, let us lend our hands to this noble cause. Our mother tongue, as loving and life-giving as a mother herself, is calling us to join her mission.
Accomplishments
Since the formation of Tahuko Foundation, it has conceived & organized originally themed literary, cultural & musical programs and concerts in the USA and has been promoting local talent as well as inviting artists and literary figures from India.Tahuko has collaborated with numerous institutes and groups & co-organized programs to expand the outreach of Gujarati literature and music related activities beyond California.
Over the past five years, Aapnu Aangnu blog has successfully conceived and executed more than 45 programmes, many of which were streamed live on YouTube.
(1) Smruti Vandna Progs (remembering authors): Vitthal Pandya, Umashankar Joshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Father Wallace, Harindra Dave
(2) Diaspora Author progs: Panna Naik, USA Poets meet
(3) Workshops / Shibir: Jodni (Grammer), Gazal, Geet (Song), Nibandh (Essay), BhashaVigyan (Linguistics), Sanket Vugyan (Semiotics), Aksharmel & Matramel Chhand (Poetry writing in meters), Story writing, Novel Writing, Translation, Gujarati Typing, Prose poem workshop
(4) Lectures: on Krushna, Kabir, Cinema: Art of Story Telling, Spirituality in life, Walmiki Ramayan,
(5) Book Release Progs: Prachina-Arvachina (story book), Athashri (Novel)
(6) Special Programmes: Poets meet of blind poets
(7) Musical Programmes: Sugam Sangeet, Release of music album, Poetry appreciation book
(8) Book Published: “Aangnu Gazalnu” by Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
(9) Music Production: Two albums produced with the poets, composers & singers from USA – 1) Vaat Tari ne Mari 2) Malie to kevu saaru
Connect with us!
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583429219471&mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr
YouTube – https://youtube.com/@tahukofoundation3124?si=oMgc3ejfpsjwel20
Learn more about Gujarati Language here – https://www.languagesgulper.com/eng/Gujarati.html
