Politics and art are irrevocably entwined in Tamil Nadu. On February 20, the Chennai Sangamam was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Shri Karunanidhi , who is himself a noted script writer and poet. Chennai Sangamam attempts to give the people a slice of Chennai, a city which accepts any innovation with ease and grace, while retaining its traditional charm and beauty.
It is presented by Tamil Maiyam, and the Department of Tourism and culture, Government of Tamil Nadu and will go on till February 26.It is called Namma Theru Vizha, ( Our Street Festival) and it will be mostly conducted on the streets and the parks and beaches in Chennai. Over 2500 artists from all over Tamil Nadu will take part in the week-long celebrations, Carnatic music concerts are also being held simultaneously.
It is planned to keep this festival an annual event, on the lines of the Edinburgh and New York Festival, to bridge the growing distance between art and the people.it will be part of the Pongal celebrations and will be a huge tourist attraction. It will be an event to showcase Tamil Nadu’s ancient folk art and culture. A majority of artists will be from rural Tamil Nadu
Reputed names from the carnatic music world will net king part in the festival.Chennai will also witness the ancient folk dances like Karagattam, puliattam, poikal kuthirai etc. Special dramas like Valli Thirumanam and Pavalakodi will be performed. The world famous Avigna Troupe will perform at the YMCA grounds at Royapettah.
In keeping with the city’s cosmopolitan image, a segment on Western classical Music has also been included. Also, traditional dances from the neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka will be showcased.
Chennai Sangamam is for a cause. GIVE LIFE. Through GIVE LIFE, it will reach out to help the street children of Chennai. The large hearted people of Chennai are expected to contribute generously towards this project. The other project is The Green Chennai project. This will include a rally planting trees in schools, colleges and other open places.
The finale will at the Marina Beach on February 26.
It is presented by Tamil Maiyam, and the Department of Tourism and culture, Government of Tamil Nadu and will go on till February 26.It is called Namma Theru Vizha, ( Our Street Festival) and it will be mostly conducted on the streets and the parks and beaches in Chennai. Over 2500 artists from all over Tamil Nadu will take part in the week-long celebrations, Carnatic music concerts are also being held simultaneously.
It is planned to keep this festival an annual event, on the lines of the Edinburgh and New York Festival, to bridge the growing distance between art and the people.it will be part of the Pongal celebrations and will be a huge tourist attraction. It will be an event to showcase Tamil Nadu’s ancient folk art and culture. A majority of artists will be from rural Tamil Nadu
Reputed names from the carnatic music world will net king part in the festival.Chennai will also witness the ancient folk dances like Karagattam, puliattam, poikal kuthirai etc. Special dramas like Valli Thirumanam and Pavalakodi will be performed. The world famous Avigna Troupe will perform at the YMCA grounds at Royapettah.
In keeping with the city’s cosmopolitan image, a segment on Western classical Music has also been included. Also, traditional dances from the neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka will be showcased.
Chennai Sangamam is for a cause. GIVE LIFE. Through GIVE LIFE, it will reach out to help the street children of Chennai. The large hearted people of Chennai are expected to contribute generously towards this project. The other project is The Green Chennai project. This will include a rally planting trees in schools, colleges and other open places.
The finale will at the Marina Beach on February 26.
Elliots Beach,Besant Nagar
The Chennai Corporation had made elaborate plans to modernise Elliots Beach. This means, of course, more concrete structures.But, fortunately for the residents of the locality and the public, the beach development plan was put up near the beach for public approval.The public shot it down ,ruling down structures on the sand itself.One of highlights of the earlier plan to construct a concrete path,cutting right across the sands, for the physically disabled to enable them to approach the sea, has been dropped.This path was to be lined with electric lamps and would have definitely marred the beach.Now,the plan envisages improvement of the existing path with a little landscaping on either sideThe new design will be taken up after further consultations with the public.
Second Desalination Plant for Chennai
Kipal Sibal,Union Minister announced on 28th July 2007 that Chennai would soon get a second desalination plant to alleviate the perennial water shortage in the city.Thanks to good rains lat year it is not experiencing any water problem this year.But it is evident that a permanent solution has to be found.Since Chennai is a coastal city,this is the only obvious solution.The cost of the water will be four paisa per litre of water.
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