Circular – MBU 15th Year

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

MARGAZHI BALA UTSAVAM

 (15^th Year “Mylapore” Festival of Tradition & Culture for Children & Youth)

Kindly read the Rules & Regulations of the Event furnished below

Thoroughly & Completely and abide by the same.

Those who do not adhere to the Norms of the Event will not be entertained.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned below) is compulsory for all Participants, Parents, Children & *Rasikas during Registration, Competitions and Prize Distribution Function.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation)

(Participants, Parents, Children & *Rasikas - Guests / Invitees / Relatives / Friends / Public)

Boys: Kurtha, Pyjama (No Fancy Pants, Jeans, Cargos, T. Shirt)

Girls: upto 13 years – Paavaadai, Chokka. 14 years & above – Paavaadai, Chokka, Dhaavani, Saree.

Men: – Kurtha, Pyjama, Dhoti, Pant, Shirt (No Fancy Jeans, Cargos, T. Shirt)

Women: – Only in Saree. (No Sleeveless Chokka / Blouse for Girls & Women)

Common for all Girls - Hair Style: Single Plait (No lose hair). No Fancy Bindhis.

Pottu – Only in Red Colour / Min. Size: 8mm Round or Thilakam.

Registration at Foundation Premises

New No.5, Old No.3, (First Floor), Third Trust Link Street,

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028.

(Near Santhome High Road ICICI Bank & Sub-Registrar Office)

Phone Nos. 9382698811.

Registrations from 1^st December to 10^th January 2017. (No Online Registrations)

Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon & 5.00pm to 7.00pm (Contact – Mobile No.: 9382698811)
Parents & Participants must come in person, strictly adhering to *Traditional Attire  (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned above) during Registration, Competitions and Prize Distribution Function.

A PARTICIPANT MUST TAKE PART IN MINIMUM OF 2 COMPETITIONS (COMPULSORY) excluding

Quiz Competition & Participatory Event.

Once Registered for a Competition, it will not be changed / altered / cancelled.

A Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for each Solo Competition, Group Competition & Participatory Event.

Plus Rs. 100/- towards 2 Photos (Solo & Group) - Mandatory for each Participant, taken by the Foundation during Prize Distribution Function.

Photograph will be posted on Our Blog / Facebook. Hard Copy will not be given.

Photography / Videography – Camera / Handycam by the Parents & Rasikas are strictly prohibited inside the Auditorium, during Competitions & Prize Distribution.

Competition Dates: 17^th to 24^th January, 2017. (subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Prize Distribution Function: 27^th to 31^st January, 2017.

Levels

Kids Section: – Pre.KG, LKG.

All Levels:-

Sub. Junior: – Sec. A – UKG, I Std. & Sec. B – II, III Std.

Junior: – Sec. A – IV, V Std. & Sec. B – VI, VII Std.

Senior: – Sec. A – VIII, IX, X Std. & Sec. B – XI to UG.

The nature of the Festival is of Two Categories – Competition & Participation.

Solo Competitions

Kids Section – 9 Competitions (Solo).

*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Paapaa Bharatham – Max. 3mins. (Any Language Song) 

Participant must bring only 1 Song in 1 Audio CD / Pen drive for the performance.

Multiple Tracks CD will not be entertained. Video DVD / VCD not allowed.

Audio system will be provided. Paavaadai Chokka, Jewellery, Make-up mandatory.

Bhajan – Max. 3mins. Any Language – Bhajan. No Film Song.

Thirupaavai – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice / Must Sing).

Flower Kolam – Max. 30mins. Use Chalk piece for outline & fill with Real Flowers, Leaves. No Props. (Size 1ft X 1ft Box) Bring all materials.

Flower Vase – Max. 30mins. Bring Pot (any size/shape/material) & Artificial/Real Flowers, Leaves, Twigs etc. Only 1 Flower Pot to be done within the given time. No pre-fabrication.

Painting – Max. 30mins. (Only Colouring) Bring Colour Pencils / Crayons to fill Colours in an Outline Drawing given by us.

Rhymes (English Rhymes) – Max. 3mins. No Props.

Story Telling (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Historical Episodes and Anecdotes related to Nature. No Props.

Fancy Dress (English) – Max. 2mins. Topic: Nature as Characters (Gods, Humans, Animals, Birds, Flowers, Trees etc.) Props allowed, No Backdrops.

All Levels– 18 Competitions (Solo).

*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-

Bharatanatyam – Max. 3mins. (Any Language Song)

No Alarippu, Jatiswaram & Varnam.

Participant must bring only 1 Song in 1 Audio CD / Pen drive for the performance.

Multiple Tracks CD will not be entertained. Video DVD / VCD not allowed.

Audio system will be provided. Dance Costume, Salangai and Make-up mandatory.

Keerthanai – Max. 3mins. Any Language Keerthanai / Any Composer. (Only 1 song of your choice).

Bhajan – Max. 3mins. Any Language Bhajan. No Film Song. (Only 1 song of your choice).

Thirupaavai – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice / Must Sing).

Thiruvempaavai – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice / Must Sing).

Participants must bring their own Sruti Box with Batteries for All Vocal Music Competitions.

Instrumental Music – Max. 3mins. (Any Instrument / Any Language Song / Classical -  Devotional)

No Film Song. Bring Keyboard with Batteries.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-

Podi Kolam – Max. 30mins. Use White Kolam Powder and Kaavi.

No Props. (Size 2ft X 2ft Box) Bring all materials.

Flower Kolam – Max. 1Hr. Use Chalk piece for outline & fill with Real Flowers, Leaves. No Props.

(Size 2ft X 2ft Box) Bring all materials.

Flower Vase – Max. 30mins. Bring Pot (any size/shape/material) & Artificial/Real Flowers, Leaves, Twigs etc. Only 1 Flower Pot to be done within the given time. No pre-fabrication.

Lamp Decor – Max. 45mins. Decorate Traditional Lamp with Real Flowers, Leaves & other Props.

(No Lighting of Lamp) Bring all materials.

Veggie & Fruity Design – Max. 30mins. Topic: Natural Scenery. (No Knife & Scissor)

Bring Vegetables, Fruits & relevant materials. Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Painting – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic: Nature’s Creation, Preservation, Destruction.

Chart alone will be provided by us. (Chart Size 12” x 16”). Bring all other Materials.

Can use Colour Pencils / Crayons / Water / Poster Colours / Oil Pastel / Sketch Pens.

Craft Work – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic: Create Nature Themes (Use Only Eco Friendly Products). Bring all materials. Only 1 item must be made within the given time.

No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Category 3 – Academic Arts:-

Hand Writing (English) – Max. 30mins. Content & Ruled Paper will be provided.

Sub. Junior – Sec.A – 4 line Paper. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil.

Sub. Junior – Sec.B / Junior / Senior – Pen & Paper. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.

Essay Writing (English) – Max. 1Hr. Topic: Biodiversity in relation to Spirituality.

Min. 250 words. Ruled Paper alone will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.

Oratory (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Conserve Nature – Do’s & Don’ts_­. No Props.

Story Telling (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Historical Episodes & Anecdotes related to Nature. No Props.     

Fancy Dress (English) – Max. 2mins. Topic: Nature as Characters (Gods, Humans, Animals, Birds, Flowers, Trees etc.) Props allowed, No Backdrops.

Common Theme:– “Nature”- Based on this, Topics are specified for the Competitions in the relevant coloumn.

Group Competition*

 

Quiz Competition – (Only for Junior Category - IV Std. to VII Std.) Each group will consist of 2 participants i.e., 1 from Junior-A & 1 from Junior-B.

Topic: “Nature”

*Special Prizes not applicable for Quiz Competition.

Participatory Event

Can be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

 

Bakthi Maalai – Solo - Max. 3mins. / Group - Max. 5mins. (Kids / Sub.Junior / Junior - An exposure to Talk / Recite / Sing / Enact in Any Language). 

Prizes

Certificates & Medals for Participants, Certificates & Prizes for the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd & Consolation Prize Winners.

Special Prizes - (Conditions apply*)

Certificate & Memento for Special Prize Winners.

Kids Section:-

Talent Prize – Enroll in 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

Proficiency Prize – Enroll in All 9 Competitions & Win in All 9 Competitions. (Min. of 6 Prizes within First 3 Prize levels & 3 Consolation Prizes will be considered for this segment).

All Levels:-

Talent Prize – Enroll in any 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

Multi Talent Prize – Enroll in Min. 9 Competitions with Min. 3 under each Category &
Win in Min. 3 Competitions. (Min. 1 from each Category within First 3 Prize levels).

Proficiency Prize – Enroll in Min. 12 Competitions from All 3 Categories &
Win in Min. 9 Competitions. (Min. of 6 Prizes within First 3 Prize levels & Min. 3 Consolation Prize

will be considered for this segment).

Outstanding Prize – Enroll in All Competitions & Win in All Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

A Gold-Coated Rolling Trophy* “Swarna Kalas”- Golden Kalasam” in the name of our Grand Mother & Patron Late “Smt. R. Nagammal”, is awarded to the institution for large participation. (Above 100 Registrations). Conditions apply*

Competition Dates & Venues

17^th to 24^th January, 2017.

(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Dates - 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 23^rd & 24^th January, 2017. (Evenings)

Time: – 5.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Foundation Premises

New No.5, Old No.3, (First Floor), Third Trust Link Street,

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028.

(Near Santhome High Road ICICI Bank & Sub-Registrar Office).

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Saturday 21^st January, 2017 (Evening)

Time: – 5.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Vivekananda Hall (AC)

P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,

R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)

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Sunday 22^nd January 2017. (Full Day)

Time: – 9.30am to 1.30pm / 3.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Centenary Hall

P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,

R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)

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Time Schedule, Important Instructions, Roll Numbers

will be posted on Our Blog on Friday, 13^th January, 2017.

Prize Distribution Function from 27^th to 31^st January, 2017. (Evening) –

TAG-P.S.-Dhakshinamurthi Auditorium, P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises, Mylapore.

Prize Distribution Schedule

will be posted on Our Blog on Tuesday, 17^th January, 2017.

The Children who participate in the 15^th Year “Margazhi Bala Utsavam”- 2017

are alone eligible to receive their Participation Certificate / Medals / Prizes.

During the Prize Distribution, only the Participant must come in person to receive it on Stage.

Parents / Representatives cannot receive it.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned above) is compulsory 

for all Participants, Parents, Children & *Rasikas during Prize Distribution.

Foundation Links

Website: www.srimylaporetrio.in / Blog: www.srimylaporetrio.blogspot.in

Facebook: Srimylaporetrio / Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

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