Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Circular – MBU 16th Year (2018)

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

MARGAZHI BALA UTSAVAM

 (16th 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: Only Kurtha, Pyjama (No Fancy Pants, Jeans, Cargos, T. Shirt, Dhoti, Shirt)
Girls: upto 13 years – Paavaadai, Chokka. 14 years & above – Paavaadai, 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 No. 9382698811.

Registrations from 16th November 2017 to 10th January 2018. (No Online Registrations)
Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon & 5.00pm to 7.00pm
During Week Ends & Public Holidays - Walk-in at the above mentioned Timings.
During Week Days - Call & Come with prior intimation. Contact 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.

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

A Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for each Competition & Participatory Segment.
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: 17th to 28th January, 2018. (subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)
Prize Distribution Function: 1st to 5th February, 2018.

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.

Competitions

Kids Section – 9 Competitions.
*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 Vase 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 given below. No Props.
Fancy Dress (English) – Max. 2mins. Topic given below. Props allowed, No Backdrops.

All Levels – 20 Competitions.
*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-
Bharatanatyam – Max. 3mins. (Any Language Song)
No Alarippu, Jatiswaram & Varnam.
Proper Bharatanatyam Costume, Jewelry, Salangai and Make-up mandatory.
Semi Classical Dance – Max. 3mins. (Any Language Song)
Must Perform a Semi Classical Genre along with a PROP.
Authentic Costume, Jewelry and Make-up mandatory according to the Dance form.
For both Dance Competitions:-
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.
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).
Slokam – Max. 3mins. Any Slokam. (Only 1 Slokam 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.
Veggie & Fruity Design – Max. 30mins. (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. 1 Hr. Topic given below.
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. 1 Hr. Topic given below. (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 given below.
Min. 250 words. Ruled Paper alone will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.
Oratory (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.
Word Puzzle (English) – Max. 15mins. Topic given below. Content & Paper will be provided. 
Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.
Max. 10 Puzzles to be completed & the early bird with Maximum correct answers Wins.
Story Telling (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.    
Fancy Dress (English) – Max. 2mins. Topic given below. Props allowed, No Backdrops.

Common Theme:– “Festivals of India” for the Competitions – Painting, Craft Work, Essay Writing, Oratory, Word  Puzzle, Story Telling, Fancy Dress.

Participatory Segment
Can be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas
 
Bakthi Maalai – Solo - Max. 3mins. / Group - Max. 5mins. (Kids / All Levels - An exposure to Talk / Recite / Sing / Enact in Any Language). 

Prizes
Certificates & Medals for Participants, Certificates & Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 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).

All Levels:-
Talent Prize – Enroll in any 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions 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 Prizes).
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).
Outstanding Prize – Enroll in All Competitions & Win in All Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.
 

“Rolling Trophy” & “Kala Poshakam”
Group Performance for Dance / Music Institution

A Gold-Coated Rolling Trophy* “Swarna Kalas”- Golden Kalasam in the name of our Grand Mother & Patron Late. Smt. “R. NAGAMMAL”, is awarded to Any Institution with above 100 Registrations combined in all 3 Categories viz. Performing Arts / Fine Arts / Academic Arts.
Dance / Music Institution which bags the “Rolling Trophy” shall also be given an opportunity for Group Performance in Our Monthly Concert “Kala Poshakam” (A Free Platform).
Conditions apply*


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Golden Opportunity for DANCE & MUSIC PARTICIPANTS
(Solo - Junior & Senior Levels)

1) To Perform in “KALA POSHAKAM”* (A Free Platform)
2) To Compete for “TITLE & AWARD”*

Criteria:

1) To Perform in “KALA POSHAKAM”:-
The Winners of Dance – both in Bharatanatyam & Semi Classical Dance and Music – both in Keerthanai & Bhajan Competitions in “Margazhi Bala Utsavam”- 2018 & The Winners of Dance – both in Bharatanatyam & Naattupura Nadanam and Music – both in Keerthanai & Naattupura Paadal Competitions in “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha”- 2018 shall only be given an opportunity for Solo Performance in Our Monthly Concert “Kala Poshakam” (A Free Platform to showcase your Talent).
*Conditions apply.
                                                                                                  
2) To Compete for “TITLE & AWARD”:- The Winners of Dance & Music Competitions of “Margazhi Bala Utsavam” & “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha” (for 2 consecutive years) & who have showcased Solo Performance in “Kala Poshakam”, “Bala Vidhwan Bavani” & “Mottamaadi Nilaa Cutchery” Programmes are alone eligible to Compete for a “Title & Award”.  
*Conditions apply.

Competition Dates & Venues
17th to 28th January, 2018.
(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Dates – 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th January, 2018. (Evenings) –
Time: – 5.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Foundation Premises.
Dates - Sunday 21st January, 2018. (Full Day) –
Time: – 9.30am to 1.30pm / 3.30pm 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 27th January, 2018 (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 28th January 2018. (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 Saturday, 13th January, 2018.

Prize Distribution Function from 1st to 5th February, 2018. (Evening) –
Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall (AC), Alwarpet, Chennai - 18.

Prize Distribution Schedule
will be posted on Our Blog on Wednesday, 17th January, 2018.

The Children who participate in the 16th Year “Margazhi Bala Utsavam”- 2018
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
Facebook: Srimylaporetrio / Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

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2 comments:

  1. Thank You. Was eagerly waiting for it.Happy to see to perform opportunity for the kids... Great going..

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  2. Good evening sir , today we are happy to see competition details. Thank you sir.

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