Circular – BCKV 15th Year

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

BALAR CHITHIRAI KALAI VIZHA

 (15^th Year “Mylapore” Festival of Tamizh 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 5^th March to 16^th April 2017. (No Online Registrations)

Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon & 5.00pm to 7.00pm (Call & Come – 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 Participation Segment & Special Event.

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

A Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for each Competition / Participation Segment / Special 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: 23^rd April to 1^st May, 2017. (Subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Prize Distribution Function: Saturday, 24^th June, 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

Kadhamba Nadanam – Max. 3mins. (1Tamizh Song only)

Light Classical Dance, Kurathi, Kummi, Karagam, Kaavadi, Paambhu, Mayil etc.

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 and Make-up mandatory.

Bhakthi Paadal – Max. 3mins. (1 Tamizh Song only)

Bharatiyar Paadal – Max. 3mins. (1 Song of your choice)

Mangala Porutkal Kolam (Kolam using Auspicious Props) – Max. 45mins. Use Chalk-piece for outline & fill with Auspicious Props – Real Flowers, Leaves, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and other Pooja Elements.

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

Kaagitha Kalai (Origami) – Max. 30mins. Use Paper / Chart. Bring all materials.

Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Oviyam – Max. 30mins. (Only Colouring) Bring Colour Pencils / Crayons to fill Colours in an

Outline Drawing given by us.

Paappaa Paattu (Tamizh Rhymes) – Max. 3mins. No Props.

Kadhaiyum Karuthum (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Thaathaa Paatti Sonna Kadhai Kadhaiyaam Kaaranamaam – தாத்தா பாட்டி சொன்ன கதை கதையாம் காரணமாம். No Props.

Maaruvedam (Fancy Dress) (Tamizh) – Max. 2mins. Topic: Uravugalin Kadhapaathirangal (Koottukudithanam / Thanikudithanam) – உறவுகளின் கதாபாத்திரங்கள் (கூட்டுகுடித்தனம்  / தனிக்குடித்தனம்). Props allowed, No Backdrops.

All Levels– 18 Competitions (Solo).

*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-

Kadhamba Nadanam – Max. 3mins. (1 Tamizh Song only)

Light Classical Dance, Kurathi, Kummi, Karagam, Kaavadi, Paambhu, Mayil etc.

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.

Bhakthi Paadal – Max. 3mins. (1 Tamizh Song only) 1 song of your choice.

Naattupura Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Kuravanji, Kummi, Ammanai, Kaavadi Chinndu, Thaalaattu…)

(1 song of your choice)

Bharatiyar Paadal – Max. 3mins. (1 Song of your choice)

Thevaaram – Max. 3mins. (1 Song of your choice)

Thirupugazh – Max. 3mins. (1 Song of your choice)

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

Vaadhya Isai – Max. 3mins. (Any Instrument / 1 Tamizh Song / Devotional)

No Film Song. Bring Keyboard with Batteries.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-

Mangala Porutkal Kolam (Kolam using Auspicious Props) – Max. 1Hr. Use Chalk-piece for outline & fill with Auspicious Props – Real Flowers, Leaves, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and other Pooja Elements.

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

Poo Thodutthal – Max. 30mins. Bring Real Flowers & String (Sub.Jr. alone Needle & Thread allowed).

No pre-fabrication.

Kaagitha Kalai (Origami) – Max. 30mins. Use Paper / Chart. Bring all materials.

Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Vaazhtthu Madal (Greeting Card) – Max. 45mins. Bring all materials. Can be created with any material, Should be Creative / Innovative / Artistic. Only 1 Card must be made within the given time.

No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Oviyam – Max. 1 Hr. Topic: Graamamum Nagaramum – கிராமமும் நகரமும்.

Chart alone will be provided by us. (Chart Size A4 = 21 x 29.7cm). Bring all other Materials.

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

Kaivinai Porul – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic: Kalyana Seervarisai – கல்யாண சீர்வரிசை. Bring all materials.

Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Category 3 – Academic Arts:-

Kaiyezhuthu Potti (Tamizh) – 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.

Katturai Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 1Hr. Topic: Kudumbam Oru Kadhambam – குடும்பம் ஒரு கதம்பம்.

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

Petchu Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Thaayir Sirandha Kovilum illai – Thandhai Solmikka Mandhiram illai - தாயிற் சிறந்த கோவிலும் இல்லை – தந்தை சொல்மிக்க மந்திரம் இல்லை. No Props.

Kadhaiyum Karuthum (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Thaathaa Paatti Sonna Kadhai Kadhaiyaam Kaaranamaam – தாத்தா பாட்டி சொன்ன கதை கதையாம் காரணமாம். No Props.

Maaruvedam (Fancy Dress) (Tamizh) – Max. 2mins. Topic: Uravugalin Kadhapaathirangal (Koottukudithanam / Thanikudithanam) – உறவுகளின் கதாபாத்திரங்கள் (கூட்டுகுடித்தனம்  / தனிக்குடித்தனம்). Props allowed, No Backdrops.

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

Participation Segment

Can be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

 

Tamizh Maalai – Solo - Max. 3mins. / Group - Max. 5mins. (Kids / All Levels - An exposure to Talk / Recite / Sing / Enact in Tamizh). 

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. 6 Competitions. (Min. of 2 Prizes 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* “PORTTRAMARAI” in the name of “Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan”, is awarded to the institution for large participation. (above 100 Registrations). Conditions apply*

Special Event - Competitions for Children & Parents

 

Koondhal Azhagi – Only for Girls - All Levels. (Multiple rounds)

Nalladhoru Kudumbam – நல்லதொரு குடும்பம் – Family Competition. (Multiple rounds)

Competition Dates & Venues

23^rd April to 1^st May, 2017.

(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Date – Sunday 23^rd April 2017. (Full Day) Venue: Foundation Premises

Time: – 9.30am to 1.30pm / 3.30pm to 7.30pm

Dates – 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th & 28^th April, 2017. (Evenings) Venue: Foundation Premises

Time: – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Foundation Address

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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Date – Saturday 29^th April, 2017 (Evening)

Time: – 4.30pm 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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Dates – Sunday 30^th April & Monday 1^st May 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 Thursday, 20^th April, 2017.

Prize Distribution Function - Saturday, 24^th June, 2017. (Evening)

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

Prize Distribution Schedule

will be posted on Our Blog on Wednesday, 15^th June, 2017.

The Children who participate in the 15^th Year “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha”- 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 Function.

Foundation Links

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

Facebook: Srimylaporetrio / Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

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