Madras celebrates its birthweek from Aug 18-25. I have already blogged about my connection with this city and why i hold it special . The events of Madras day throws us back in time with lot of storytelling sessions from elders, lec-dems, contests, quiz, debate, heritage walks etc., For those of you who stay in chennai and would love to attend the events here is the events calender.
That's Vincent D souza, the initiatorof Madras day and kutcheribuzz with the merchandise of Madras day
(a close up)
I have been twice to Chennai and I love the city.
ReplyDeleteYes, kalpana it is a lovable city:)
DeleteThanks for the info. Chennai is a beautiful city. I particularly like the fact that restaurants are open for breakfast at 6 am.
ReplyDeleteYes SG, i have seen some cafes are open at 5.am and some work all through night. When they make the coffee they pour it from a distance from the cup to the saucer and back , to bring out the froth. It is a sight to behold.
DeleteOh yes it's a lovely city.. Didn't know about the birthday though.. Thanks for the information..!!
ReplyDeletemy pleasure to share , Priya. Thank you:)
ReplyDeleteExcept for the weather, I like Chennai. I love shopping in the crowded pondy bazaar, love the beaches there, the hotels there, and smell of Jasmine, also the mixed fragrance coming from all the flowers in the temple streets of triplicane, mylapore.
ReplyDeleteWishing all Tamilians,A Very Happy Birthday for their state!
True rama, it has a typical coastal weather. Yes, chennai is a shoppers paradise. Have you been to the cotton street at egmore. You get good quality cotton at dirt cheap rates. yes, the smell and sights around triplicane parthasarathy and mylai's kapali temple are a sight to behold.
DeleteI have been to Chennai many times and loved the place....especially the food at Sarvana Bhawan and shopping at Nallis. :)
ReplyDeleteThe more i read its history, the more i seem to fall in love with the city. yes, shilpa food at some of the saravana bhavan are good and Nalli silks stocks some of the most tradirional colors and designs.
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