MADRAS DAY CELEBRATIONS- 2023

Over 75 events are being held in August to celebrate Madras Day / Chennai Dinam 2023..

Of these, there are over 15 Heritage Walks and 20 Talks held at venues across the city. In Chepauk and Royapettah, in Washermanpet and Taramani, in Royapuram and George Town. There are also Walks inside Madras High Court and Fort St. George.

This year, there are more events for children and school students. There is PhotoWalk to be held on August 27 morning in Royapettah. A Quiz for Thamizh medium schools on August 26 evening in Luz. A tour of Madras Museum in Egmore on August 26 evening.The unique feature of Madras Day celebrations is that each event is planned and held by different citizen groups, schools and colleges, clubs and associations or even individuals. It is not an event organised by one group or company.This year, Greater Chennai Corporation is organising many events based on the city. There are music shows in public parks, contests for youths and the public and many other events.Chennai Metro too is a partner in some events.The Hindu newspaper has organised a series of events – exhibitions of photos of Madras at Chennai Metro stations, music shows, food fests and heritage walks.Colleges are also holding events. Stella Maris, Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College for Women and Womens Christian College are holding events. A group of students of Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College for Women in Sowcarpet are to hold a Mint Street Tour on August 27 evening.

MADRAS WEEK -2023 ,AUGUST 21-27 :

We hope you join us in celebrating our city this Madras Week.

August 21, Monday – Glimpses of Devan’s Madras – Jayaraman Raghunathan – The Park, Anna Salai, 600 006.

August 22, Tuesday – A Social Transformation via Surfing – Arun Vasu-Amethyst, Whites Road, Chennai 600 014. August 23, Wednesday – Pictures from the Past as seen through the lens of M.K. Rangaswami Iyengar – Dr. Chithra Madhavan-Chamiers, Chamiers Road, Chennai 600 028.

August 24, Thursday – Bringing Kodak to Madras – Raju Easwaran – Savera, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai 600 004. (Event in collaboration with Cinema Rendezvous.)

August 25, Friday – Put me among the Pin Codes – Sriram V-Weddings and Marigold Studio, 12, Kottur Garden Link Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai 600 085.

August 26, Saturday – Kathalikka Neramillai, 60 Years Later- Mohan V. Raman presents and is in conversation with Smt. Devasana Sridhar, Kum. Sachchu and Chithralaya Gopu – GRT, Sir Theyagaroya Road, Theyagaroya Nagar, Chennai 600 017.

August 27, Sunday – The Digital Transformation of Chennai and Tamil Nadu – S. Mahalingam (Former CFO, TCS), Hanu Reddy Residences, Poes Gardens, Teynampet, Chennai 600 086.Timings for all events: 5.30 to 6.00 pm-refreshments; 6.00 to 7.00 pm- event.All are welcome, no pre-registration required. Events will not be relayed live on social media. There will be no recordings to be put up on YouTube later.All events are listed at www.themadrasday.in. Contact – 9841049155 (WhatsApp).Satyan Bhatt 98400 85411

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