Hi all
I take immense pleasure to inform you all, that our Chennai city deserves to celebrate its birthday.
The Founding Day of Madras is considered to be August 22, 1639.
Chennai, originally known as "Madraspatnam" was located in the province of Tondaimandalam, an area lying between Pennar river of Nellore and the Pennar river of Cuddalore. The capital of the province was Kancheepuram
OLD IS GOLD
OLDER MADRAS CITY
Madras was renamed as Chennai in the year 1996
Newer chennai
OLD Vs NEW CHENNAI
MARINA BEACH
பல பாடங்கள் சொல்லித்தந்த மதராஸ் கொண்டாடுவோம்
Events on Madras Founding weeks
Saturday, August 17
6:00am
Heritage Walk : Adyar and around
When
Sat, August 17, 6:00am – 7:30am
Where
Adyar, Chennai 600020 (map)
Description
Led by V. Sriram. Partly by van and partly on foot. Tour endw with breakfast. There is a charge and prior registration is necessary by email at srirambts@gmail.com. Payment details will be emailed on receipt of registration.
10:00am
Go Green – Exhibition
When
Sat, August 17, 10am – 8pm
Where
Hyatt Regency, 365, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600018 (map)
Description
Exhibition of products and services for sustainable living. Organised by Inner Wheel District 323 and The Hindu.
10:00am
Exhibition of photos, books, drawings
When
Sat, August 17, 10am – 4pm
Where
St. Joseph’s High School, Erukkenchery, MKB Nagar. (map)
Description
Exhibition of photos, books, drawings and assorted items. Supported by Chennai Heritage Lovers Forum.
11:00am
Photography Exhibition
When
Sat, August 17, 11am – 5pm
Where
Studio Palazzo an Art Gallery, 14, 2nd Avenue, Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031 (map)
4:30pm
The Mint Food Trail
When
Sat, August 17, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Where
Mint Street, Sowcarpet, Chennai 600079 (map)
Description
Starts at Kakada Sweets, New No 348 Old No 343 (Near Jain Temple), Mint Street, Sowcarpet. Contact Pratibha Jain ~ 24986651 (during office hours), Email: support@pratibhajain.org.
4:30pm
Photowalk for children
When
Sat, August 17, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Where
Mylapore, Chennai (map)
Description
Organised by www.YOCee.in, the website for children.
Open to children studying in classes 5 to 12. The walk will start at 4.30 p.m. and will go on till 5.30 p.m. (approx.) Starts from the Luz Church and ends at the Madhava Perumal temple, Mylapore. In this walk children will get to pick up trivia about the history of the landmarks on our way and get to capture interesting scenes.
Children with a camera (any type) and love Chennai can join.
Free. Prior registration required. Limited to first 25 registrations.
Contact 98405 44629 – Revathi for registration. Parents are also welcome to join their children in the walk.
5:30pm
Tree Walk: Nageswara Rao Park
When
Sat, August 17, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Where
Nageswara Rao Park, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
6:00pm
Musical Presentation by Kausalya Sivakumar
When
Sat, August 17, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where
Tattvaloka auditorium, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Description
Musical Presentation on Glory of Karpagambal.
6:00pm
Talk: Natural Heritage of Chennai
When
Sat, August 17, 6pm – 7pm
Where
Gallery Sri Parvati, 28/160, Eldams Road, Chennai 600018
Description
Organised by ELAI.
An illustrated talk on` Natural Heritage of Chennai’ covering diverse flora & fauna by Dr. R. Bhanumathi.
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