The Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival 2023

Welcome!

All great cities have a soul. Mylapore can rightfully claim to be the soul of Chennai (Madras) city here in south India. It pre-dates Chennai's birth in the 17th cent. and has seen the city grow as it has, its own. Mylapore retains the look and feel of an old neighborhood, the culture and heritage typically south Indian, yet it has not escaped development. This place that is proud of its arts, culture and tradition and people is just the setting for a cultural festival. A festival held in its very heart and around a great temple. Held every year in early January. Vango!

Main Stage

Dance, music, folk, theatre. Held in the temple square every evening.
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Kolam Contest

Over one hundred people design kolams on one street on 2 days.
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Rangoli Contest

Participants design Rangoli kolams on street.
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Workshops / Kids

Workshops and contests - to learn and appreciate young.
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Park Concerts

Young musicians perform in a public park. Without amplification.
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Self Help Groups

Members of Self Help Groups display and sell utility, colourful stuff. Very Indian.
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Souvenirs

Take home T shirts, wall art, theme bags, Mylapore landmarks' Illustrations.
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Traditional Games

Pallankuzhi, dayakattam - as contests for all age groups.
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Chess Tourney

at Nageswara Rao Park, Luz.
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Cookery Contest

Theme 1: Chutny. Theme 2: Rasam
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Heritage Walks

Explore temples. Old houses. Traditional Food Joints
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Food Street

A line of stalls offer Indian snacks and food, prepared hot, served fast.
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