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Walk through West Mambalam – August 12, 2017

July 30, 2017

  • Updated on August 11, 2017 – Registration closed.

Padmapriya Baskaran, heritage blogger and researcher and Aalayam Kanden Trust will be curating a walk that traces a heritage trail through West Mambalam.

On 12th of August from 7 to 8.30 am.

The walk will originate at the Madeley Subway, and go along the Kothandaramar Temple, Ahobila Mutt Oriental School, the Mambalam Agraharam, Srinivasa Theatre, Kasi Viswanathar Temple, the Sankara Mutt Goshala, Public Health Centre and the Madras Kali Bari,

This is a free walk. To register, send an email to aalayamkanden@gmail.com

Heritage Walks / Tours

The Arcot Nawabs trail at Triplicane – Aug. 20, 2017

July 30, 2017

  • Updated on August 10, 2017 – Registration closed

The Nawabs of Arcot moved to Madras in the 1760’s and built their palace at Chepauk, thereby influencing the development around that area. Beginning from the Chepauk Palace, the walk takes you through the various monuments in and around Triplicane area associated with the Walajahi Nawabs.

Walk is conducted by Kombai S Anwar

Date: 20th August 2017 (Sunday) Time 6.00 AM to 9.00AM

Assemble at: Statue of Labour (opp. Madras University), Marina

Cost: Rs 300/- per person (Payable on the spot). The walk ends with a breakfast.

To register: call 94440 77171

Heritage Walks / Tours

Justice Party Heritage Walk – Thyagaraya Nagar (T Nagar) – Aug. 19, 2017

July 30, 2017

  • Updated on August 11, 2017 – Registration closed 

Thyagaraya Nagar, popularly known by its abbreviated form T. Nagar was created as an urban suburb of Madras during the 1920’s by the Madras Presidency government led by Raja of Panagal of the Justice Party. The town was named after Justice Party leader Sir Pitti Theagaraya Chetty, while the streets, parks and localities in the new neighbourhood were named after important members of the Justice party like Raja of Panagal, Natesan, Sir Muhammad Usman, etc… The Justice Party Heritage walk of Thyagaraya Nagar takes you around the roads and streets of T Nagar as well as the history behind it.

The walk is conducted by Govi. Lenin, Editor-in- Charge of Nakheeran,

Date: Saturday 19th August 2017 ( Saturday) Time: 6.00 AM – 9.00AM

Assemble at: Panagal Park, Usman Road junction (opp. Saravana Stores)

Cost: Rs 100/- per person (payable at the spot)

To register: call 94440 77171

Heritage Walks / Tours

Pazhaverkadu – Pulicat Heritage tour /walk – Aug. 26, 2017

July 30, 2017

AARDE Foundation is organising a heritage tour/walk at Pulicat titled ‘Trace the origin of Madras.’

On Aug. 26, 2017.
The itinerary is as follows:
07.15AM: AC Bus Starting from Loyola ICAM
09.15AM: Reaching Pulicat Museum @ Pazhaverkadu
10.00AM: Heritage Walk
01.00PM: Lunch
02.00PM: Lighthouse & Lagoon Walk
03.30PM: Departing to Chennai
Organiser: AARDE Foundation

INR 975/- per person, includes AC Bus, Lunch, 1 water bottle, Coffee/Tea+Snacks, Entry Ticket.

For more information Email: info@aarde.in / 9884633409

Heritage Walks / Tours

Heritage of Chennai:Multimedia Presentation Contest for Schools

July 29, 2017

This contest is held in connection with Madras Day 2017 which celebrates our city. The contest encourages city school students to explore Chennai’s heritage and present the topic given to you in multimedia form. This contest has been held for 14 years.

This year’s theme of the contest is Old Markets of the city.

Choose a unique market in the city which has its own history. Study the streetscape, the local architecture, the nature of business and the striking features of this place. Take classy photos, make notes, talk to people in the know.

Here are some markets that are unique – Koyambedu Vegetable Market, Second-hand auto parts in Pudupet, Dry Fish in Basin Bridge, Fresh Fish market in Redhills and Chintadripet, Temple umbrellas and garlands in Chintadripet, Old books located where Moore Market stood once …

Please refer the rules of the contest in the poster below.

The contest-presentation need not be submitted to the organisers. But ask your teacher – adviser to seek the approval of your theme by emailing to themadrasday@gmail.com before you start working on the project.

The contest will be held on August 22, 2017, from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Venue: Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore, Chennai.

The event is supported by Mylapore Times, the neighbourhood newspaper and South India National Association (SINA), Luz, Chennai.

Contests, For Children

Tree Walk: Harrington Road Park, Chetpet – August 27, 2017

July 15, 2017

Nizhal takes a look at the city’s post Vardah tree cover and the imperative need for a sensitive greening of this gracious city of Madras, that is Chennai. Join the Madras day special tree walks in your neighbourhood!

At Harrington Road Park, Chetpet on August 27, 2017. Meeting point – Stoppers Stop Junction.

The walk will be between 5 pm and 6 pm. Registrations can be through email to nizhal.shade@gmail.com or by calling 97910 29568, 9840627376, 98404 44010, 99410 04642.

Nature Walks / Tree Walks

Tree Walk – Tower Park, Anna Nagar – August 20, 2017

July 15, 2017

Nizhal takes a look at the city’s post Vardah tree cover and the imperative need for a sensitive greening of this gracious city of Madras, that is Chennai. Join the Madras day special tree walks in your neighbourhood!

At Tower Park, Anna Nagar on Aug. 20, 2017

The walk will be between 5 pm and 6 pm. Registrations can be through email to nizhal.shade@gmail.com or by calling 97910 29568, 9840627376, 98404 44010, 99410 04642

Nature Walks / Tree Walks

Tree Walk: Natesan Park, T Nagar – August 20, 2017

July 15, 2017

Nizhal takes a look at the city’s post Vardah tree cover and the imperative need for a sensitive greening of this gracious city of Madras, that is Chennai. Join the Madras day special tree walks in your neighbourhood!

Natesan Park, Venkatnarayana Road, T. Nagar on Aug. 20, 2017

The walk will be between 5 pm and 6 pm. Registrations can be through email to nizhal.shade@gmail.com or by calling 97910 29568, 9840627376, 98404 44010, 99410 04642

Nature Walks / Tree Walks

Tree Walk: Kotturpuram Tree Park – August 15, 2017

July 15, 2017

Nizhal takes a look at the city’s post Vardah tree cover and the imperative need for a sensitive greening of this gracious city of Madras, that is Chennai. Join the Madras day special tree walks in your neighbourhood.

Kotturpuram Tree Walk on Aug. 15, 2017.

The walk will be between 5 pm and 6 pm. Registrations can be through email to nizhal.shade@gmail.com or by calling 97910 29568, 9840627376, 98404 44010, 99410 04642

 

Nature Walks / Tree Walks

Essay competition for Senior Citizens : Last date – July 30, 2017

July 15, 2017

The Senior Citizens Group of Besantnagar (SCGOBN) announces an essay competition for Senior Citizens to coincide with Madras Day.

The topic is – What relevance does Madras Day have for me in my twilight years?

The competition is open to all senior citizens all over India .
Participation is free. Entries to be sent by e mail only to scgobn@gmail.com in word format.
Word limit is 1000 words. Last date is 30th July 2017.

The essays would be evaluated by a panel of retired bureaucrats, corporate executives, professors and social workers.Ten best entries will be selected for ten prizes.Prizes would be awarded at a public function during Madras Week.

SCGOBN is a social service group of sr citizens (avarage age 70) who share Gandhian values of truth, honesty, ahimsa, compassion, simple living and high thinking.

Corporate Houses/NGOs interested in either sponsoring the function or prizes may contact Prof V.Chandrasekhar 9884224480 scgobn@gmail.com. SCGOBN does not accept monetary donations.

Contests

Madras Week events in Stella Maris College

July 15, 2017

The Department of History and Tourism has organised the following events to celebrate Madras Week 2017:

28. 08.2017
Exhibitions on:
-Fort St. George
-traditional food stall
-philately
-traditional games
-photo booth
– what’s in a name! (streets of Madras)
-bioscope and cinematic Madras
-merchandise

29. 08.2017
-Exhibitions
-Heritage walk in Stella Maris college, Mylapore
-Madras day Quiz for colleges in Chennai
-storytelling by students on Madras

30.08.2017
-talk by Ms. Nina John (Toastmasters Club)

1.09.2017
-storytelling session by Dr. Eric Miller (Director, World Storytelling Institute)

Campus Events

Contest: Make your own Social History Album / Scrap Book – Aug. 19, 2017

June 28, 2017

Start with a 4 generation family tree (minimum), add pictures, plan of your house (before and now), write stories, add function invitations, postcards, sketches etc – and how your family moved to Annanaga. When? How? Why? How your family history is related to Annanagar.

Open to children of age 8 to 16 years

Register with Nam veedu, Nam oor, Nam kadhai. Ms. Thirupurasundari Sevvel, +91 9444253532

For Children

Chennai T-Shirt Design Contest – Last date: July 9, 2017

June 28, 2017

Design a T-Shirt for Chennai. The contest is open to all. The entries should reflect the spirit and uniqueness of Chennai.

Entries should be submitted as a JPG or PDF file and to be emailed to – themadrasday@gmail.com.
CDs with the design can also be mailed to Madras Day, C/o. Mylapore Times, 77, C.P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018

Apart from cash prizes for the best three entries, the best designer will be invited to improvise the design for Chennai T-Shirt 2017.

For more details, refer the poster below.

Contests