Toowoomba Malayali Association Inc. (TMA) is a cultural association formed by the Indian community hailing from the state of Kerala. We are known as Malayalees, for our mother tongue, Malayalam. Kerala occupies a part of the southwestern coast of India and is popularly known as God's own country in view of its geographic features, scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. In the world tourism map, Kerala finds a prominent place for its unique cultural traditions including some of its well-known cultural art forms such as the centuries old Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Pulikali and Thaalappoli.