A heartwarming video of a teacher’s dedication has gone viral, showcasing her unwavering commitment to preserving cultural heritage abroad. The Thiruvalluvar Tamil School in Edison, New Jersey, celebrated Pongal with a traditional Puliyattam (tiger dance) performance, but it was the teacher who stole the spotlight.

Dressed in a vibrant pink saree, she stood at the front, energetically demonstrating every move to ensure the children stayed on beat and followed the choreography correctly. Her selfless commitment to guiding her students through the complex routine has earned her praise from social media users, who hailed her efforts as “priceless”.

“It’s not an easy task to assemble kids and make them dance. Hats off teacher,” an Instagram user commented. Another reacted, “Priceless effort by teacher.”

The video, posted on Instagram by “Kees Candid,” highlights the immense effort educators put into preserving cultural heritage abroad. Commenters praised the teacher’s exceptional ability to guide her students, offering a “huge applause” to both the children and the educator for their dedication to the cultural display.

Puliyattam is a traditional Tamil folk dance that showcases the majestic movements of a tiger. The dance is typically performed by a troupe of six dancers, adorned in vibrant tiger costumes, and is accompanied by rhythmic drums and music.